Court Action

When debts remain unpaid despite your best efforts at negotiation and pre-legal recovery, it might be necessary to escalate the matter to court. At Wilkes, our experienced team provides court action services designed to enforce your rights and recover debts through the judicial system.  Our services are comprehensive, covering every aspect from the initial filing of claims to the final resolution.

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How We Can Help

If pre-legal recovery is unsuccessful, we prepare and file the necessary court documents for formal legal proceedings. Utilising the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act we can recover statutory interest and compensation from the debtor together with the Court fee.

We can assist you with:

Filing and Representation

  • Preparing Your Claim: We do the hard work to accurately complete all the necessary documentation required to file your claim to the court.
  • Expert Representation: Our litigation experts use all their experience to represent your interests in court, achieving the ideal outcome of your case.

Expert Legal Support

  • Navigating Complexities: We take the pressure off you throughout the process, explaining the vital procedures and what to expect.
  • Strategic Support: Every case is different, so we provide a tailored strategy aimed at securing a favourable judgment whilst achieving your commercial goals.

Detailed Case Management

  • Consistent Updates: We understand that you will be anxious during the process, so we provide regular proactive updates on our progress, giving you essential peace of mind.
  • Keen Management of the Details: Our solicitors are meticulous, doing everything possible to support your claim, whether that’s adhering to procedural deadlines or preparing our arguments for the hearings.

Our Process

Here is how we set about obtaining a court order for debt recovery:

  1. Consultation: When you reach out, our team schedules a consultation to discuss your case and explain how we can potentially recover the debts.
  2. Case Evaluation: We pour over the details and documentation of the debt to identify the key concerns and recommend the best strategy.
  3. Engagement: If you go ahead with our service, we complete all the necessary steps to bring your case before the court and represent you in the proceedings.

Who We Can Help

Our services are tailored for businesses across various sectors facing challenges with unpaid debts. Whether you are a small business or a large corporation, we can assist you in recovering outstanding debts efficiently and effectively. We regularly support:

  • Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): cash flow is vital for SMEs as they look to grow, so we fight for court action to ensure they have the necessary capital to reinvest.
  • Large Corporations: Larger businesses often have many debtors and require a systematic and professional approach to debt recovery. Our litigators protect their financial interests and maintain operational efficiency.
  • Professional Services Firms: We aid accountants, consultants, and other service providers in reclaiming overdue fees through legal proceedings, enabling them to cover essential expenses and reinvest in their business.
  • Manufacturers and Suppliers: Businesses in the manufacturing and supply sectors rely on their customers paying their invoices to ensure they can fulfil orders. Our solicitors offer vital support to protect their cash flow.
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Why Choose Us

Litigation expertise is vital for reclaiming unpaid debts through court action. Learn why our clients trust our solicitors:

  • Expert Solicitors: Our experienced debt recovery lawyers have backgrounds in both private practice and in-house roles, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a practical approach to every case.
  • Proactive Communication: You will be assigned a dedicated case manager who keeps you informed throughout the process so that you know when to expect your funds.
  • Efficient Service: We aim to process new instructions within a working day, emphasising prompt and effective action to help your case as quickly as we can.
  • Accredited Legal Professionals: As a firm, we are SRA-authorised and Lexcel-accredited, giving you essential peace of mind in our services.
  • High Standards: The hard work of our team has been recognised by the Legal 500 as we have been named a Leading Law Firm.
  • Proven Track Record: Our past cases speak for us. We have helped dozens of businesses secure court actions and reclaim their unpaid debts.

Meet the team

Roger Lewis

Roger Lewis

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Head of Commercial Debt Recovery

Sharon O'Grady

Sharon O’Grady

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Legal Clerk, Commercial Debt Recovery

Ann Rathbone

Ann Rathbone

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Debt Manager, Commercial Debt Recovery

Simon Thomas

Simon Thomas

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Partner, Dispute Resolution

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