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Debt Recovery

 

 

Industry statistics show that 85% of debtors will pay within 7 days if they receive a letter from a third party.

 

With statistics like that, it makes sense to utilise a collection agent for your debt recovery work rather than going straight for legal action which can be timely and expensive.  Furthermore, we operate on a...   

 

NO COLLECTION - NO FEE

 

...basis which means that if we are not successful in collecting your debt, we will not charge you a penny for the time we have spent and there are no hidden charges like administration or set up fees.  We will either chase using our own proven techniques or you can decide the approach that we take.  We will help resolve any queries that the debtor may have and mediate between you and the debtor as necessary. 

 

In the rare case that court proceedings are necessary, we are able to assist by issuing proceedings, entering default judgments and enforcing judgments however if an action becomes defended we will generally recommend the involvement of a solicitor. 

 

Furthermore, if you wish us to do so, we will charge the debtor in line with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 (if the debt qualifies for this legislation) which will normally cover our fee. 

 

As long as your debt is less than 7 years old, we may be able to collect it so contact us now as you've got nothing to lose!

 

Rates

 

These rates relate to invoices where court action has not been issued.   

 

UK:-

 

Less than 6 months old - 6%

More than 6 months old - 12%

 

Minimum charge of £30.

 

International:-

 

Europe/USA - 12% (any age)

Rest of the World - 15% (any age)

 

Minimum charge of £60.

 

Legal Action:-

 

We are able to provide fixed fees for most legal action however sometimes it is necessary to work on an hourly rate (of £40) and this will be discussed with you prior to any work being undertaken. 

 

Our Charges

 

These charges only apply for debtors in the UK.  Please contact us if your debt is International and you would like a quote.  These fees are payable whether your case is successful in court or not.  Therefore we will bill the charges to you as they are incurred and we expect prompt reimbursement. 

 

 

 where the debtor is a company....    

where the debtor is an individual....

 Issuing proceedings

£40

  £20 

 Entering judgment         

£10

 £10

 Enforcing judgment        

 £30 

 £30

 

The courts will also charge you depending on the value of your debt and whether the proceedings have been issued online or at the court.  For details of the court fees please click this link.  Where we incur court fees on your behalf, we expect prompt reimbursement on receipt of an invoice from us.