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.
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Client Testimonials
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
Following a very traumatic car accident I found myself in the extremely capable hands of Paul Lewis.
He spent time explaining the legal procedures and helped me through every step of my very stressful personal injury claim. Thank you for all you have done for me, you were fantastic.”
Ms L
Paul Lewis
Thank you for your email and thank you so much for your help with it all. You have dealt with everything brilliantly so as not to cause me any stress or worry so thank you.
Rachel Cook
Paul Lewis
I must of course take this opportunity to tell you how grateful I have been for all your advice, assistance and counsel during the past difficult months. You have been demonstrably skilful, resolute and responsive in all aspects of dealing with my case. I have always felt in very safe hands and your experience shines through, knowing just how to procure the best outcome. I can’t thank you enough for getting me through this horrid and complicated experience. With very best wishes.
Linda Tudor
Paul Lewis
Ian Oliver and Paul Lewis of George Ide Solicitors, and their appointed barrister, were outstanding in helping us defend an HMO licensing prosecution by a local authority. This was a complex matter which should never have been taken to trial by the local authority. However, thanks to the care, knowledge and tenacity shown by George Ide, the correct judgment was given. Thanks again for guiding us through this stressful experience.
Ian Wiggett, Pace Property, Lettings & Management Ltd.
Ian Oliver / 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
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
Thank you seems such a trivial word and yet without your tenacity, we would not be here today. For all the medical providers you sought out and your words of stability at each and every stage I cannot thank you enough. You will never know how much of a difference you have made, without your constant reassurance and steps of transition to medical assistance especially during Covid I know I would not be at this stage on my journey.
Michele Scott-Green
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
Dear Mr Lewis. First of all I would like to say a huge thank you to you and your team about the hard work, time and money which you spent to deal with my claim. I agree with you that the settlement is reasonable enough and I know that you’ve did your best to get it.
Plamen Krastev
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
I take this opportunity to thank you for the support, professionalism, and wonderful advice you gave us throughout this difficult time. It was a very stressful period for us as it was our first experience with the court. Without all your help and legal advice, I would undoubtedly have been in a much more precarious situation. Thank you so much for your support and hard work. On behalf of me and my wife I would like to say a big thank you for taking up my case and representing us as our legal counsel. When we thought it was too much to handle, you were there for us to give us strength and hope. We always found you to be very friendly when we needed any legal advice. Once again, I thank you so much for your understanding, for your patience, your dedication to my case and most of all, thank you for being friendlier, making us more comfortable with your advice and guidance than just a mere professional lawyer during that difficult moment. This means a lot to us, and we will be forever grateful to you.
Haresh & Varsha Naik
Paul Lewis
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