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Business Debt Recovery Solicitors in Carlisle, Cumbria & Northumberland
Nobody likes to be owed money, so we have ways to help you get back what you’re due.
Cartmell Shepherd provides specialist advice on debt recovery and the best course of action to get sums repaid fast. We believe it’s important to instigate a dialogue with debtors and can negotiate payment plans on your business’s behalf. But we also offer full litigation and enforcement services – at County Court or High Court level – if stronger action is required. And with a free credit-checking service on limited and non-registered companies, plus clear pricing and a fixed fee package for undefended claims, our team provides realistic advice and concrete steps to help recover what’s owed to you.
Our Business Debt Recovery Services
- Full litigation and enforcement service
- Free debtor company credit-checking service
- Free insolvency-checking service
- Fixed fee package*
- Dialogue with debtors
- Payment plans
*conditions apply
Our debt recovery specialist, Carly Davies, works within the Dispute Resolution team and with over 15 years’ experience behind her, she offers a full litigation service, including advice on enforcement procedures, insolvency and bankruptcy.
Please call for an explanation of each stage of the process and our fixed fee costs.
Click to see a handy flow chart of the whole process.
FAQs
What is the first step in recovering a debt?
The first step is to send a formal “Letter Before Action” to the debtor setting out the details of the debt and how to pay it. In most cases we can provide this service for a fixed fee of £100 plus VAT. For further information on the debt recovery process please contact a member of our Dispute Resolution Team.
How much does it cost to issue a County Court Claim?
This will depend on the value of the debt. In most cases we can offer a fixed fee for the work carried out (usually £180 plus VAT) however the Court fee is calculated according to the amount claimed. For further details of the costs of a debt recovery claim and the process please contact a member of our Dispute Resolution Team.
I have obtained a CCJ but the debtor hasn’t paid. What is the next step?
If a debtor refuses to pay after you have obtained a court judgment then you may have to commence enforcement proceedings. The most effective enforcement method will depend on several factors such as the value of the debt or the debtors circumstances. For more details on the enforcement process and the associated costs please contact a member of our Dispute Resolution Team.
I am owed money but I don’t know where the debtor is. What can I do?
A County Court claim for debt cannot be issued without an address therefore it is imperitive to know the whereabouts of the debtor. As part of our debt recovery services we can assist with debtor tracing in order to track them down. For further information on tracing services please contact a member of our Dispute Resolution Team.
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