Litigation - Debt Collection
Are YOU owed money by an individual or company and despite requests have not been paid ?
Sylvester Mackett has a wide range of debt collection experience and clients range from large public companies to smaller establishments and private individuals.
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure if a company or individual instructs Sylvester Mackett on a debt matter?
We will send out a letter before action. This will give the debtor 7 days to pay. We have a standard letter but we can adapt this to your particular needs. We can point out to the debtor that if a County Court Judgment is entered against them they will be black listed and have difficulty obtaining credit in the future.
What happens if we need to issue Court proceedings?
If there is no response to the letter before action we will contact you by telephone, fax or e-mail and take your instructions as to whether or not you want to issue proceedings. At this stage we will carry out a company search or a credit check if you wish us to do so. In normal cases we will issue proceedings in the County Court.
What is there is no response from the debtor?
We will enter Judgment and take enforcement proceedings. We will take your instructions but normally we will instruct the bailiff (County Court) or Sheriff (High Court) to go to the debtor's address and obtain levy on goods. Other enforcement procedures such as Attachment of Earnings or Charging Orders may be available.
What about insolvency?
We can draw up a Statutory Demand and Bankruptcy or Winding Up Petition if you wish. We will advise you should we believe this to be the best route.
How much will it cost?
We offer very competitive rates :
Letter before action £10.00
On issue of Summons £50.00
(plus Court fee)
On entry of Judgment £10.00
On issue of Warrant £10.00 (plus Court fee)
Note : Court fees and VAT are in addition. Should the debtor defend your claim our hourly rates will apply. Please contact us for details.We offer very competitive rates : Letter before action £10.00 On issue of Summons £50.00 (plus Court fee) On entry of Judgment £10.00 On issue of Warrant £10.00 (plus Court fee) Note : Court fees and VAT are in addition. Should the debtor defend your claim our hourly rates will apply. Please contact us for details.
What happens if the case is defended?
We will discuss with you at the outset whether or not it is likely that the case will be defended. If it is we will advise you of the likely procedure and cost involved and on the possibility of negotiations to settle the dispute.
For further information you can telephone, fax, e-mail or make an appointment to see us.
You will need to let us have full details of the debt and a copy of the unpaid invoice if appropriate.