Thank you for looking at our Debt Recovery services. Debts can arise in all walks of life and we regularly advise and assist businesses and individuals alike.
With many years of experience in litigation both in and out of court, our debt recovery service is fast, efficient and economical.
Why Us
We have a team who can assist you with recovering or defending both disputed and undisputed debts. This page covers our pricing for undisputed debt recovery – please get in touch to find out more about our fee structure for pursuing disputed debts.
We pride ourselves on exceptional customer care skills and offer a clear, practical advice discussing all of the options available to establish the most appropriate way of dealing with your situation.
We are proud to hold Lexcel Accreditation, issued by the Law Society. This involves the firm undergoing a rigorous audit process which ensures we maintain high levels of client care.
Pricing
We appreciate that the fees involved in debt recovery are important to you. We review our fees on a regular basis, considering client’s feedback, to ensure we continue to offer a cost-effective debt recovery service.
We typically work on a fixed fee basis, so that from the outset you know what the fees will be for your transaction. These costs apply for unpaid and undisputed payment of invoice(s). If during the debt recovery process, the matter becomes disputed or enforcement action is required (where you need to appoint a bailiff), we will discuss the change in fees with you and agree a way forward.
When claiming costs from the debtor, it is important to note that the VAT element of any fees cannot be claimed. You can claim interest and compensation and we will advise you of the applicable rates.
| Debt Value | Court Fee | Our Fee (incl. VAT @ 20%) | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing a letter before action to a company | £0.00 | £108.00 | £108.00 |
Writing a letter of claim to an individual or a sole trader | £0.00 | £420.00 | £420.00 |
Up to £5,000 | £25 - £205 | £420.00 | £455.00 - £625.00 |
£5,001 - £10,000 | £455.00 | £480.00 | £935.00 |
£10,001 - £50,000 | 4.5% value of claim | £600.00 - £2,400.00 | £600.00 - £2,400.00 plus Court Fee |
Letters before action sent to companies usually require the debtor to pay within 14 days, but letters to individuals provide for a 30 day period in accordance with guidelines laid down by the court.
Exclusions
Our fees are fixed and include items detailed above, however there may be factors which would typically increase the cost of the fees. Where there is likely to be any additional cost, we will make sure you are informed of this at the earliest opportunity and a clear estimate of those extra costs will be provided.
Factors that may lead to an increase in cost include:
- Compliance with a Pre-Action Protocol
- Enforcement proceedings
- Instructing a Bailiff
- Requesting judgement
Key Milestones
With every transaction there are key milestones, which may vary according to individual circumstances. Our fee will include these milestones and may be as follows:
- Taking your instructions and reviewing documentation
- Undertaking appropriate searches
- Issuing a letter before action requesting payment from the debtor
- Receiving payment and sending this on to you
- Drafting and issuing a claim form to the relevant court if the debt is not paid
- Applying to the court to enter a Judgment in Default if the debtor fails to respond to court proceedings
- Contacting the other side to request payment where a Judgment in Default has been issued by the court
