Also known as: Howard Cohen & Co; O'Garra Cohen Cramer; Cohen Cramer
Howard Cohen and Co Solicitors was a UK debt recovery law firm that acted on behalf of lenders and debt purchasers to recover consumer debts through legal proceedings. The firm was known for handling high volumes of consumer credit debt collection cases.
This firm appears to have closed or ceased active trading. If you have received historical correspondence from Howard Cohen and Co that you are trying to resolve, the debt itself may now be managed by the original creditor or debt owner directly, or it may have been passed to another firm.
If you received court papers from Howard Cohen and Co in the past and have an outstanding matter to resolve, contact the original creditor or the debt owner named in any correspondence to find out who is currently managing the account.
If you have any concerns about correspondence you have received or an old court matter, Citizens Advice or National Debtline can help you understand your current position. Free advice is available from StepChange on 0800 138 1111, National Debtline on 0808 808 4000, or Citizens Advice. If you have any outstanding court matter or judgment that was handled by Howard Cohen and Co in the past, you should contact the original creditor or their current representative to understand the current position. Court judgments do not expire immediately — a CCJ remains on your credit file for six years. If you have an outstanding CCJ and want to understand your options, including whether it can be set aside or satisfied, free legal advice is available from Citizens Advice. StepChange on 0800 138 1111 and National Debtline on 0808 808 4000 can also help you navigate historic debt matters.
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Main products and services
Debt recovery; Crime and fraud; Family law; Data breach claims; Dispute resolution
Trading names and group notes
Not merged with Shoosmiths as originally queried. Cohen Cramer element acquired by Ison Harrison Solicitors in July 2024. Howard Cohen & Co itself is listed as closing by SRA.Review scores are third-party public indicators only. They are not proof of FCA compliance, product quality, or suitability for your circumstances.
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Date checked
2026-06-05
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