It is an unfortunate fact of business that if you offer credit, some businesses will take advantage, pushing 30 days’ payment terms to 60 days, 90 days or even more. There are even some companies whose payment policy is not to pay until they are contacted by a solicitor or until a claim is issued in the County Courts.
Bad debts impact businesses of all sizes. Not having the money that’s owed to you in your business account means there is less available for pay rises or for investment in the business and can result in fewer jobs being created.
Instructing a solicitor to help with debt collection and debt recovery can really help bad debtors becoming a problem for your business. At Harding Evans, our specialist team includes qualified solicitors as well as being one of the few law firms in the UK to have its own in-house qualified bailiff. We understand the importance of providing a proactive service and draw on existing laws that are designed to protect creditors from bad debtors, to ensure the costs of our services are passed onto the debtor.
Why Choose Us?
We have a level of expertise offered by very few law firms and deliver our services in the most cost-effective way. Our aim is that your debtors pay our fees, not you.
• Immediate same day action
However you choose to instruct us, we aim to have sent out the initial Letter of Claim the same day.
• Proactive service
We use highly effective debt collection methods. Unlike some debt collection agencies, we are an experienced Commercial Law Firm that understands all your legal rights and all routes available.
• The right approach
We take a sensitive but determined approach with debtors, understanding that sometimes a debtor can simply be guilty of burying their head in the sand and just need to be handled correctly to get the best outcome for everyone.
We take the time to understand your business and its customers as we know that one size does not fit all. This allows us to tailor a plan for each individual case, significantly improving your chances of getting paid.
Get in touch with our expert team today by clicking here.
Unique expertise
We have a level of expertise offered by very few law firms and deliver our services in the most cost-effective way. Our aim is that your debtors pay our fees, not you.
Immediate same day action
However you choose to instruct us, we aim to have sent the initial Letter of Claim the same day you instruct us.
Proactive service
We utilise highly effective debt collection methods – unlike some collection agencies, we are an experienced Commercial Law Firm that understands all your legal routes.
The right approach
A sensitive but determined approach with debtors – we understand that sometimes a debtor buries their head in the sand and they just need to be worked with.
We work across a range of sectors and with a number of professionals, including:
We take the time to understand your business and its customers. One size does not fit all for business, nor should it for Debt Collection and Debt Recovery. Each business is different and so are it’s customers. Understanding your customer means we can tailor a case plan for each individual case, improving your chances of getting paid.
Click here to take a look at just some of the ways we have helped our current clients.
Builders’ Merchant Client
We have used Harding Evans’ services for over 20 years and have engaged them in a number of different matters, including their Commercial Debt Recovery services. Thanks to the expertise and perseverance of the team at Harding Evans, we have recovered money owed to us that we would not have seen without their guidance, including money we had given up on! I would not hesitate in recommending Harding Evans, they really are first class – Richard Brian, Managing Director, Hughes Forrest Ltd
Environmental Client
After dealing with another solicitor for a number of months trying to get a customer to pay old invoice we turned to Harding Evans. Our contact there, William Watkins, was very informative and helpful. They took quick action help us to finally make progress with our case and were always quick to contact us with updates. Would definitely recommend their services – Bridget Murphy, Envirogreen
Construction Client
Our most recent instruction to Harding Evans was in respect of the recovery of an unpaid debt (successfully recovered). We were, and continue to be, very impressed with their efficiency, pragmatism, experience and thorough knowledge of the relevant law. I cannot recommend Ben, William and the litigation team highly enough – Hywel Davies, Director, Homeshield Coating Ltd
Nursery Client
Harding Evans have been representing me for a few years now and have been a great source of information and help in recovering debts owed to my business. I am always treated courteously and represented professionally, especially by William who keeps me updated on a regular basis. William has been successful in securing payments from many debtors so far and I am very happy with their success rate. Many thanks William and Harding Evans – Nikola Masters, Owner, Osbourne Lodge Nursery