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Debt recovery is an area of vital importance to companies experiencing problems from late payment of bills & persistent debtors.
The Debt Recovery Unit acts for a variety of businesses including a number of large plc’s, providing an experienced specialist team of lawyers who are able to act swiftly and efficiently in minimising risk and recovering debts.
If the debtor does not pay:
Claims for under £5,000 - county court small claims procedure
If your claim is less than £5,000 the county court rules provide that you cannot recover solicitors costs even if you are successful, except a nominal amount by way of fixed costs.
The new Civil Procedure Rules fundamentally alter all litigation, here are a few major points:
- You have to sign a declaration of truth that the claim is true. If untrue you could face committal to prison.
- Time scales are short and you must be available for the hearing.
- You must provide all documents on which you are to rely with your first instructions.
- If your case is not fully documented the Judge may strike out your claim.
We will never issue court proceedings without your written instructions.
This work will be dealt with by experienced paralegals under the direct supervision of senior solicitors.
Claims exceeding £5,000
For cases exceeding £5,000 you can recover a proportion of your legal costs from the debtor if you are successful with your claim. We will provide a personal cost effective service and are prepared to negotiate and agree a chargeout rate depending on the nature of the case and its complexity. Full details of our charges and our standard terms and conditions are available on request.
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