The new Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims will come into force on 1st October 2017. It will apply to any business wishing to pursue a debt from an individual (including sole traders).  It will not affect other business to business debt claims, for example if the debtors are a company or other corporation.   Pursuant (...)

We occasionally receive enquiries with regard to unrecovered County Court Judgments which have been obtained more than 6 years ago. The Limitation Act 1980 states that enforcement action cannot be commenced in respect of a Judgment Order after 6 years from the date upon which the Judgment became enforceable.  Enforcement action is the process required (...)

According to a recent survey of 30,000 businesses, using a solicitor when chasing unpaid invoices is still the best way to ensure swift payment. According to fintech company Ormsby Street who surveyed 30,000 businesses, two thirds of letters before action sent by solicitors will result in invoices being paid within seven days. If no such (...)

If you are seeking payment from a debtor, not only is it important that you correctly identify the debtor (the entity that you need to pursue and potentially take legal action against), but also correctly identify yourself! For example, there have been instances whereby we have acted for a company who is part of a (...)

When pursuing a claim before the Courts in England and Wales, a Claimant will be required to pay a Court hearing fee shortly before the final Trial hearing (the fee is on a sliding scale and can be up to £1,090). Prior to 6 March 2017, if a claim settles this hearing fee can be (...)