Anyone wishing to proceed with a claim should note that:

• VAT is not included in the fees quoted above

• Interest and compensation may take the debt into a higher banding with a higher cost

• The costs quoted above are not for matters where enforcement action such as the bailiff is needed to collect your debt  

• The costs quoted above does not include negotiations with the other side over an instalment plan or collecting payments on your behalf

Our fee includes:

• Taking your instructions and reviewing documentation

• Undertaking any necessary searches

• Sending a letter of claim

• Receiving payment and sending onto you, or if the debt is not paid, drafting and issuing claim

• Where no acknowledgement of service or defence is received, applying for judgement in default

• When judgment is received, writing to the other side demanding payment

• If payment is not received within 14 days providing you with advice on the next steps available to you

Matter usually take approximately 3-4 months from receipt of instructions from you to receipt of payment from the other side depending on whether or not it is necessary to issue a claim.  This is on the basis that the other side pays promptly on receipt of the judgement in default.  If enforcement action is needed, the matter will take longer to resolve.