Debt recovery

It’s important to act quickly to recover the funds you’re entitled to.

If you’re spending too much of your time chasing payments for little or no return, we can help.

Whatever the size of your business, we’ll provide efficient, tailored support from the outset, considering —

  • Can your debtor afford to pay?

  • Or is it that they won’t?

  • Is there a wider dispute?

  • What’s the most cost-effective way to recover the debt?

  • And the quickest?

We’re north east-based with expertise handling matters across Scotland and were named a ‘firm to watch’ for our insolvency and corporate recovery work in the latest Legal 500 rankings.

Our team offers occasional or volume debt recovery services on secured and unsecured debts, working with individuals, insolvency practitioners and businesses including SMEs, national and multinational organisations operating in sectors such as energy, construction and engineering.

No matter how much you’re owed, our legal experts will look at your circumstances and advise the best way to respond effectively, efficiently and proactively, including alternatives to court, if that’s appropriate.

We’ll also discuss credit control options.

Plus if, despite best efforts, the debt recovery leads to a wider issue, experts in related disciplines such as dispute resolution and litigation as well as bankruptcy and insolvency are on hand to support.

Business debt recovery services include —

  • Pre-action advice on prospects and costs

  • Letters before action (LBAs) and negotiation

  • Debtor tracing

  • Interim court orders/diligence to secure your debt, such as arrestment, attachment, and inhibition

  • Raising and conducting court proceedings

  • Enforcement of court decrees and judgments from other jurisdictions such as CCJs. This includes serving charges for payment, arrestment, attachment and inhibition

  • Sequestration or insolvency proceedings

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