Debt Recovery

We offer an efficient and cost effective means of recovering unpaid commercial invoices. Details of our fees for undisputed debts are set out below.

1. Letter of claim

£70.00 + VAT (charged at 20%)

This includes, where appropriate:

taking your instructions and advising on the best course of action for debt recovery
carrying out any necessary investigations such as Companies House checks
sending a letter of claim which may include additional claims for interest and compensation that you may be entitled to.

2. Issuing Court Proceedings

If payment is not made or an agreement is not reached with the debtor, you may wish to take further action. We can then prepare and issue court proceedings on your behalf. Our fixed fees for this work depend on the value of the debt claimed, as follows.

3. Applying for Judgment

If the debtor does not respond—or admits the claim—we can apply for judgment on your behalf. Our fixed fees depend on the type of judgment and debt value:

Judgments up to £5,000

Default of acknowledgement of service: £75 + VAT
Default of defence: £80 + VAT
Admission with offer to pay: £95 + VAT
Admission (court decides payment terms): £110 + VAT
Rejecting instalment offer: £115 + VAT

Judgments over £5,000

Default of acknowledgement of service: £85 + VAT
Default of defence: £90 + VAT
Admission with offer to pay: £110 + VAT
Admission (court decides payment terms): £130 + VAT
Rejecting instalment offer: £135 + VAT

This stage secures a County Court Judgment (CCJ), formally confirming the debt is owed.

After receipt of judgment, we will write to the debtor requesting payment on your behalf. This, along with any chasing required, will be charged at our usual hourly rates.

4. Enforcement

If the debtor still fails to pay after judgment, we will advise on enforcement options, including:

High Court Enforcement Officers
County Court Bailiffs
Charging Orders
Attachment of Earnings

We will always guide you toward the most effective and commercially sensible enforcement method based on your circumstances.

Disputed Debts

If the debtor chooses to defend your claim we will act on your behalf and advise you on the possible costs involved and the best way of proceeding with the claim.

Alternatively if a claim has been made against you for a debt which you think you should not have to pay we can provide advice and representation in defending a claim.

The costs relating to a defended claim will vary depending on the complexity of the dispute.

Please note: the above noted court fees are subject to change and therefore may slightly differ from the amounts above.