DEBT RECOVERY – COMMERCIAL AND LANDLORD AND TENANT
We offer a bespoke debt recovery service for commercial and landlord clients. We do not offer such services on a fixed fee basis.
The people who may be involved in this process are
- Ian Oliver – Partner Hourly Charging Rate £275 per hour +VAT of £55 totalling £330
- Paul Lewis – Partner Hourly Charging Rate £250 per hour +VAT of £50 totalling £300
STAGE 1
To get to the stage of writing a Letter Before Action we would expect our costs to be between £200 and £400 plus VAT of between £40 and £80 totalling £240 – £480.00
If it becomes necessary to issue proceedings, we will provide a cost estimate based on the complexity of any drafting involved but would expect this to be between £240 and £480, including VAT in addition to the above together with the court issue fee (see below).
If a defence is filed, we will provide a more detailed cost estimate based on the issues raised therein.
The process of debt collection can vary considerably from case to case. It may be a case of a single unpaid invoice for goods or services or it may be more complex claims for unpaid rent and service charges. Our experienced team can assist whatever the situation.
In most cases we would, having taken your instructions, write to the debtor in compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Pre Action Protocol for Debt Recovery and, depending on the response or lack thereof we would advise you as to the best way forward, whether that be by way of further negotiation, court proceedings, a statutory demand or possibly mediation.
We would advise you of any costs involved before commencing action as well as provide you with the best estimate as to costs as we can. This estimate will include:
STAGE 2
- Taking your instructions and reviewing documentation
- Undertaking appropriate searches
- Sending a Letter Before Action
- Receiving payments and sending on to you, or if the debt is not paid, drafting and issuing proceedings
- 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 other side to request payment.
- If payment is not received within 14 days, providing you with advice on the next steps and the likely costs
STAGE 3
This would either be enforcing an unpaid court judgment or dealing with a contested claim for which a further estimate would be provided.
In addition to our fees, there are disbursements that we may incur on your behalf (with specific prior authority) such as:
- Court Issue Fees
| Value of your claim | Fee payable |
| Up to £300 | £35 |
| Greater than £300 but no more than £500 | £50 |
| Greater than £500 but no more than £1,000 | £70 |
| Greater than £1,000 but no more than £1,500 | £80 |
| Greater than £1,500 but no more than £3,000 | £115 |
| Greater than £3,000 but no more than £5,000 | £205 |
| Greater than £5,000 but no more than £10,000 | £455 |
| Greater than £10,000 but no more than £200,000 | 5% of the value of the claim |
| Greater than £200,000 | £10,000 |
- Enquiry Agents Fee
- Search Fees
CONTACT OUR TEAM
For further information about any of our services or to book a no-obligation consultation, call us on 01243 786668 or email directly at info@georgeide.co.uk.
Client Testimonials
Dear Paul. Thank you for you email. I am so pleased that everything has finally come to an acceptable solution. I am grateful for all your attention throughout. I have, at all times, felt supported by yourself and your firm and confident that you were working in my best interests to resolve the claim.
Kind Regards Janet
Paul Lewis
I would like to inform you that I have received the money and I am very happy about the amount. I would like to thank you for the help and for always having time to write back to my emails. You were always in contact with me. I will recommend you and only you to my friends. Regards,
Anna Pomorska
Paul Lewis
I would just like to say that it has been an absolute pleasure working with you over the last few years and thank you so much for all your help and support. You have been fantastic. You have certainly been more helpful than I could have possibly hoped.
Sarah Finley
Paul Lewis
Hello Paul. The money has arrived safely thanks. May I say a very big thank you for your excellent service on this case you have been incredibly upfront and honest and have dealt with my case with superb attentiveness. It was frustrating for me at times as it took a long time to get it concluded, but I do appreciate the effort on your part. Many thanks again.
Luke Leleu
Paul Lewis
I would just like to thank you for all your hard work in settling my father’s case and in coming to an agreeable settlement with the insurers. Thank you for being so patient with us, and taking time to explain things in layman’s terms. You have led us through this process with ease and my father is very happy to have reached a conclusion in this matter . All your efforts are very much appreciated. Wishing you all the best.
Nancy Ackermann
Paul Lewis
Dear Paul, Please accept this email as confirmation that I have received the cheque and final settlement from the accident. I wanted to thank you very much for all your help and advice throughout the case and want you to know that your efficiency and effort s have been very much appreciated. Kind regards,
Michael
Paul Lewis
On April 9th 2010 it was my turn to be involved in a traffic accident with an uninsured driver. Although my injury was only a minor back injury, I wanted to be able to claim some sort of compensation if only for some treatment of physiotherapy. George Ide LLP, appointed by my insurance company, have been absolutely superb in representing my claim for personal injury against the Motor Insurance Bureau. With the expertise of Paul Lewis, Head of Accident Management, he has managed to increase the original offer made by the MIB almost threefold. It has been a long process, as Paul advised from the outset, but has been worthwhile and rewarding. I do hope that I do not need to use Paul’s expertise ever again, but know that if I do I would be in the hands of a very capable and friendly team.
Ms H
Paul Lewis
Both Michael and I are very grateful for your good wishes and for the continued support that both you and all your colleagues at George Ide have given us through this process.
If, for any reason, we find ourselves in need of legal advice we would most definitely make your company our first choice and would also have every confidence in recommending you to others.
Wishing you every continued success in the future. Kindest Regards
Jan and Michael Gosling
Paul Lewis
I just wanted to drop you a quick email to thank you for all you have done for us regarding our daughter’s burn. You made the process a lot less scary for her so thank you for that and we are pleased with the outcome. Your professionalism and care for our daughter throughout was very much appreciated by us all.
Beth Huxley
Paul Lewis
Dear Paul. Thank you so much for negotiating a satisfactory sum (exactly as you had predicted) and I am very grateful to have had the benefit of your excellent service throughout this ordeal. Horrid though it was, your expertise and guidance were of immense help. We can now happily put this whole thing behind us and finally move on. With very warm thanks and best wishes.
Michael Tudor
Paul Lewis
It is essential to feel complete confidence in the advice given and the person of one’s solicitor. I have experienced situations in the past where this has not been the case. When seeking a reliable practice some years ago I asked for a recommendation from a neighbour and was given the name of Mr Ian Oliver. I followed this advice, have used this practice ever since and have recommended it to others with complete confidence. It is very reassuring to be in this position.
C Elderfield, Arundel
Ian Oliver
Thank you very much for your email. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for all your advice and perseverance, especially with regards to the final settlement. Both myself and my wife are so pleased that this matter is finished! We wish you all the best for the future. Kind regards,
Garry
Paul Lewis
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