Ascent Reviews 585

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Evaluating 66 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the staff as incredibly helpful, polite, and understanding, often going above and beyond to assist with difficult situations. People consistently praise the exceptional customer service, noting that interactions are pleasant, supportive, and empathetic, making complex processes much less stressful. However, some customers were dissatisfied with the service regarding payment and contact. These individuals reported issues with unresponsiveness to emails and phone calls, leading to potential delays in critical matters like property sales and difficulties in accessing funds. Some also mentioned a lack of clear communication and accountability, causing significant anxiety and financial distress.

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Staff

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Customer service

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Service

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Customer communications

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Payment

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mr Blore was excellent to work alongside in getting to a result that both parties were happy with. His information and help was clear and precise but delivered in a friendly way. This made getting t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Whilst talking to Mary, she was extremely patient and understanding of what I am going. Taking the time to allow me to explain and giving me time to 'gather myself'. Mary gave me important informatio... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone I spoke too has gone above and beyond what I have expected.there were compassionate and understanding , and did everything were could too help resolve the situation.the one lady I spoke too... See more

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Company details

  1. Money & Insurance

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Established in 2009, Ascent Performance Group Ltd is one of the UK’s largest specialist debt recovery law firms. The firm has experience across all major areas of debt recovery, collections, mediation, litigation, field services, enforcement, and mortgage lender services. Our clients consist of many of the UK’s leading players in banking, including both secured and unsecured lenders, together with other global and UK blue-chip companies in the private sector.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

585 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Support

I spent time talking to Mary.

She clearly explained my options, and she made the process very easy.

Her service and support was excellent.

2 June 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Thank you so much for your kind words, we will pass the feedback on to Mary.

Kind regards,
Kim Phethean
Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful

I had the pleasure of speaking with Farhad yesterday who was a great help. He listened carefully and made me feel at ease. He explained very well the legal process and all possible options available for me. Thanks Farhad you were a massive help!

12 May 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review for Fahad, we will pass your kind words on.

Kind regards,
Kimberly Phethean
Customer Experience

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Claire demonstrated exceptional…


Claire demonstrated exceptional professionalism and attentiveness throughout our interaction. She thoroughly guided me through the entire process and clearly outlined potential solutions to resolve the issue. Her expertise and supportive approach made the experience both seamless and reassuring. Thank you, Claire, for your outstanding assistance!

9 May 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review for Claire, We will pass this feedback on to her.

Kind regards.
Kimberly Phethean
Customer Experience Team Leader

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dealt with Claire who was fantastic

Dealt with Claire who was fantastic

1 May 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Thank you for taking the time to provide a review for Claire! Your feedback will be passed on.

Thanks,
Kim Phethean
Customer Experience Team Leader

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Harry from ascent was brilliant took…

Harry from ascent was brilliant took his time to try and help my situation to get it resolved and he did

4 March 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. I'll be sure to pass this positive message on to Harry.

Kind regards,
Kim Phethean
Customer Experience Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The lady I spoke to was soo kind and…

The lady I spoke to was soo kind and caring, she did everything she possibly could in relation to my situation to see what options I may have. I felt such a relief after talking to her. Thank you so much Clare from Ascent

11 April 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Thank you so much for such a lovely review, I will share your comments with Clare.

Kind regards,
Kim Phethean
Customer Experience Team Manager

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

0 stars - STAY CLEAR

If I could give Ascent 0 stars I would. They were the sellers solicitor in the purchase of our home and they were absolutely diabolical. Repeatedly told our solicitors they had requested documents from the Freeholder when they hadn’t, not replying to enquiries etc. causing delays over 9 months on a purchase that should have taken 28 days (corporate sale). STAY CLEAR OF ASCENT.

28 March 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Hi, I'm so sorry to learn that you've been unhappy with your experience. We'd really like the opportunity to look into this further for you. Please email complaints@ascent.co.uk and we'd be happy to look into your concerns.

Kindest Regards,
Hannah
Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah …

Sarah did a home visit to me she was friendly easy to talk to and put me at ease she had a good understanding of my problems and was very helpful with suggestions to help Thank you Sarah

2 April 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Thank you for taking the time to provide positive feedback to Sarah. It's lovely to receive such a lovely review and I will make sure that she receives the recognition.
Kind regards,
Kim Phethean
Customer Experience Team Leader

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke with someone who understood my situation

Earlier in the day I spoke with someone at Ascent Legal who was not willing to listen to my issues nor address any proposal. He was very distant and uncooperative. I then rang Santander, after which I was back with Ascent, but this time with Claire, whom I found very co-operative. We worked through my current situation and proposal. She then checked through all manner of stuff, to ensure everything was set in place for senior management review. I found her conduct both professional and empathetic. Claire is a credit to Ascent.

12 March 2025
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Reply from Ascent

We are sorry to hear your initial call was not up to our usual standards, we will investigate this and ensure that feedback is delivered with our colleague. Thank you for such a glowing review for Claire - I will pass on the positive feedback to her and her manager and on behalf of Ascent, appreciate you taking the time to let us know that our colleagues are doing the right thing!

Kind regards,
Kim Phethean
Customer Experience

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Claire helped me through a difficult call

A phone call I had been dreading was handled perfectly by Claire McCusker, she was professional and showed empathy beyond belief and helped me through some tricky issues I was having. I now hope to move forward and follow Claire’s advice and tips and can see a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you Claire and a credit to your company

11 March 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Thank you so much for your comments in regards to your call with Claire. I will pass on the positive feedback to her and her manager and on behalf of Ascent, appreciate you taking the time to let us know that our colleagues are doing the right thing!

Kind regards,
Kim Phethean
Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Met Sarah today

Met Sarah today , what a very lovely lady who showed empathy and support to me regarding my mortgage when I was seriously ill earlier this year,

Thank you Sarah for everything

Darren

25 February 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Hi - We appreciate you taking the time to leave such a lovely review for Sarah. We will pass on your comments.

Kind regards
Kim
Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Philipa is beyond star

I think Philipa needs to be in the Mental health team or be the team’s therapist because she definitely is more than empathetic. No one in my life has been that patient with me than she has been looking from my background. I do not normally do this but just a big thank you to ascent and Philipa most importantly .

14 February 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time leave us such a lovely review. We are so happy to read that you had such a positive experience and will be sure to pass on your kind comments to Philipa.

Kindest regards,
Hannah
Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Harry

Harry came to our house today and from the minute he walked in the door he was nothing short of absolutely amazing. He truly listened to everything we had to say bandage us feel totally comfortable talking to him about everything. He really cared about helping us. After constantly worrying about this situation for over a year we now feel so much better about it all. He is a credit to this company and zi would happily recommend him to anyone. Thanks again.

19 February 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad you found Harry to be compassionate and understanding and we will ensure that he is made aware of your kind comments.

Kindest Regards,
Hannah
Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gary was a very professional individual…

Gary was a very professional individual who listened and understood my situation to his best ability.

18 February 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very happy that you found Gary to be professional whilst speaking to you and we'll be sure pass on your lovely comments.

Kindest Regards,
Hannah
Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very impressed

I can’t express or explain how worried I was before my appointment with you representative. But from the very beginning his level of understanding and time he gave to me to explain my situation was fantastic. Tremendous is the only word that comes to mind…

15 February 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We're so happy that you had such a good experience and that the Agent you spoke to help to calm any worries. We'll be sure to pass your kind comments on.

Kindest Regards,
Hannah
Customer Experience Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company I have ever experienced

If I could give them 0 stars I would. The worse company you will ever have to deal with. I have been contacting them since the start of January to pay off my loans. I made a total of 6 calls without them sorting out my issue. They kept telling me someone will call me back in the next couple of days. No phone call, nothing. I then put in an official complaint end off January. They said within 5 days they'll come round to resolving this. Still no answer. Then today they send s county court judgement and additional fee to pay on top of the loan. I contact them again. They said the case worker is still not available (shock) it's been 6 weeks and they have not once attempted to resolve the issue. They are the worst company I have dealt with in my entire life. They are making life hell and will do nothing about sorting out the issue at hand. If you have to deal with them then I'm sorry. They won't respond to emails, won't respond to complaints and their advisors over the phone will be the most useless people you have to deal with. My case handler Emma never seems to be working. It's as if she doesn't exist

13 February 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Hi, Please be assured that our team have received your recent email contact and they will be in touch with you to discuss the matter further.

Kindest Regards,
Hannah
Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really lovely man and puts you at ease…

Really lovely man and puts you at ease and Nothink to much for John at all to help and explain everything

5 February 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad to hear that John was able to answer all your questions and make you feel comfortable. Your lovely comments will be passed on.

Kindest Regards,
Hannah
Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tracey is fantastic to talk to and…

Tracey is fantastic to talk to and really takes the time to understand my Individual circumstances

4 February 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Hi, We're so happy that you had a positive experience and we'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Tracey. Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review!

Kindest Regards,
Hannah
Customer Experience Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling Service and Unjust Legal Action

I am absolutely appalled by the handling of my account by Ascent Legal. Despite having a payment plan in place and making regular payments as agreed, I received multiple letters claiming legal action had been initiated against me. This included threats that I would lose my home.

When I contacted the original creditor, they confirmed that the payment plan was still active and up to date, leaving no explanation for Ascent Legal's unnecessary and distressing actions.

Their behaviour has caused immense stress during an already difficult time, and their lack of professionalism is shocking. I would strongly advise anyone to think twice before dealing with this company

24 January 2025
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Reply from Ascent

Hi, I'm so sorry to read that you've been unhappy with the steps we have been asked to take. As we work on behalf of our client, we complete the legal action that they ask of us. I can see that your concerns have been raised internally, and a member of our customer experience team will be completing a thorough investigation and will be in touch with their findings.

Kindest Regards,
Hannah
Customer Experience Team

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