Pricing - Debt Collection

The head of Litigation is Gerard Rooney (LLB Honours), Managing Director, who qualified as a Solicitor in 1980 after graduating with a Law Degree from Liverpool University. He is assisted by Kerry Greatorex, Litigation Executive.

Gerard's work is charged at an hourly rate of £325 plus VAT(at a rate of 20%) whilst Kerry's work is charged at an hourly rate of £195 plus VAT (at a rate of 20%). It may be possible to agree fee limits and to fix fees depending on the work involved, this can be discussed and agreed at initial interview.

Fixed fee appointments are available at £160 plus VAT (at a rate of 20%) to include reviewing papers, and half hour face to face or telephone conference meetings.

The low cost fee for fixed fee meetings does not include time reviewing lengthy bundles of papers and does not include written advice.

For more information and hourly rates refer to A Guide to Standard Legal Costs.

For Court fees follow the following link to HMCS https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service

The Debt Collection service include :-

Pre-Action:-

Fact find on history of debt
Review e-mail/letter/invoices/statements of account
Draft letter of claim to Debtor compliant with Pre-Action Protocol Debt Claims
Client care letter including Terms of Business
Consider and advise upon Debtor’s response
Average time from instruction to review response 37 days

A debt recovery matter may take between 1-4 hours at Pre-Action Stage.

Action:-

Issue proceedings
Advice on proceedings
Review cost/benefit
Status of debtor/credit searches
Procedure
Prospects
Timescales
Average time :
- Undefended 28 days
- Defended 100 days

The service does not include:-

Bankruptcy/insolvency work
Enforcement of Judgments e.g. instruct Bailiff

A debt recovery matter may take between 4-20 hours at the Action Stage.

So why not contact us now to discuss your individual needs on 01606 74301 or email us at reception@mosshaselhurst.co.uk?