Debt recovery up to the value of £100,000;
The fees set out below only apply to unpaid debts which are uncontested:
| Debt amount (including interest) | Our fee ranges | Court fee |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £10,000 | £1,200 – £3,000 + VAT | https://www.gov.uk/make-court-claim- for-money/court-fees |
| £10,001 to £100,000 | £2,500 – £8,500 + VAT |
VAT of 20% is also charged on all of our fees or legal work.
The work covered includes:
- Taking your instructions and reviewing documentation;
- Undertaking appropriate searches;
- Sending a letter before action;
- Receiving payment and forwarding to you. If the debt is not paid, drafting and issuing a claim;
- Where no Acknowledgement of Service or Defence is received, applying to the court to enter Judgment in Default;
- When Judgment in default is received, writing to the Defendant to request payment;
- If payment is not received within 14 days, providing you with advice on the next steps and likely costs.
If at any time the claim is contested, you will be provided with a revised fee estimate.
What our service does not include
- It does not include any additional work that may be required to collect the debt, known as “enforcement proceedings”. For example, instructing the Court Bailiffs to try to recover the debt or Bankruptcy proceedings.
- Court fees to issue a claim.
Please note that:
- The charges are based on our hourly charging-rates varying from £150 – £400 per hour.
- The actual cost to you will depend on a number of factors which we will discuss with you if you decide to instruct us.
- On average, it normally takes around twelve weeks to obtain a Judgment in Default for an undefended claim from the date of the request.
On average, it normally takes around twelve weeks to obtain a Judgment in Default for an undefended claim.
