Dispute
Debt Recovery services and costs for a business seeking to recover debts up to the value of £100,000.
We charge for this type of work on the basis of an hourly rate.
The applicable fee per hour rate will be depending on the complexity of the case and ranges from £120-£260 per hour (plus VAT at 20%).
The legal advisers who work on Debt Recovery matters can be viewed here.
Stage 1 – PreAction
The work we will undertake PreAction is receiving client instructions, reviewing the documents involved and preparing a letter before action.
Typically this work will take 1-2 hours and take between 4-7 days to complete.
Stage 2 – Issuing claim
In order for Stage 2 to commence, no response from the other party asserting a dispute will have been received.
Costs applicable for Stage 2 are:
Debt value | Court Issue Fee VAT not applicable | Our fee* exclusive of VAT | VAT | Total |
Up to £5,000 | Up to £205 | £200-£300 | £40-£60 | Up to £565 |
£5,001-£1,0000 | £455 | £200-£300 | £40-£60 | Up to £815 |
£10,001-£50,000 | 5% value of the claim | £250-£350 | £50-£70 | Up to £2920 |
*Typical legal fee range price depending on complexity of case
Our fee is for preparing the claim form and particulars of claim, arranging issue and service of proceedings by relevant Court – NB. these are the preliminary steps for starting a Court claim.
Typically this work will take 4-6 weeks from preparing the documents to the Court sending the documents to the other party and providing confirmation that the action has been started.
Stage 3 – Obtaining Judgement/Enforcement
There are two stages to Stage 3, they are a) obtaining and b) enforcing judgement
Costs applicable for Stage 3 are:
a) Additional Court fees payable depends on method of enforcement taken. You can see these fees here.
Our typical legal fee range for obtaining judgement in default is £100-£150 (plus VAT at 20%).
b) Our typical legal fee ranges for enforcing judgement are as follows:
Method of Enforcement | Court fees VAT not applicable | Our fee range | VAT | Total | |
1 | Debtor to attend Court for questioning | £55 | £150-£200 | £30-£40 | Up to £295 |
2 | Bailiff action | £110 | £150-£200 | £30-£40 | Up to £350 |
3 | Attachment of Earnings order | £110 | £200-£250 | £40-£50 | Up to £410 |
4 | Charging order | £110 | £600-£850 | £120-£170 | Up to £1130 |
Our fee is for preparing the necessary applications and arranging for issue/service by the Court.
Typically the work for Method of Enforcement 1,2 and 3 in the table above will take 3-4 weeks.
Typically the work for Method of Enforcement 4 in the table above will take 4-10 weeks.
Assumptions:
What's new at Crombie Wilkinson
Guidance on Electrical Safety Standards in Private Rented Accommodation
New regulations are soon to come into force which apply to landlords, tenants and local authorities on electrical safety standards in the private rented sector. The Regulations will apply from 1 July 2020 to a tenancy agreement which was signed on or after...
Coronavirus restrictions - advice on children visiting separated parents. Children of parents who...
Every business we speak to at the moment is seeking ways to mitigate the disruption caused by the Coronavirus pandemic . Of particular importance to our clients is protecting their workforce, and trying to avoid the need for lay-offs, wage reductions, and...
What our Clients say
It was a delightful to work with you and we will certainly come to you again for legal work.
We would recommend you to anyone as we were highly satisfied.
Everything was explained clearly and as a first time buyer I found this particularly helpful.
Have huge confidence in Crombies, always listen, always act.
Your firm did an excellent job meeting my expectations at a sensible cost.
You are available for the client, you communicate with the client, you do this within 24-48 hours, we feel safe with you because of this.
Our solicitor, secretary and the reception staff all excellent service.
Quick and easy, I have already recommended a friend, they are also using you to buy a house.
Your patience and support has been much appreciated. You helped me through a very difficult, frustrating time but I am already settled in my new home and the children all feel happy there, in fact they have hardly left!!
Everyone was so friendly, we were soon put at ease.
Immediate attention and sunny disposition, caring, nothing was too much. Levels of service are perfect, no improvement necessary.
I was very pleased with Crombie Wilkinson. I will in future always go back with any problems I may have.
Search site
Contact our offices
Make an enquiry