Debt recovery

Being owed money is never a pleasant experience and can mean that your livelihood or business is jeopardised. We appreciate the stress and disruption this can cause across every part of your life. For this reason, our expert debt recovery solicitors will work tirelessly to ensure that your debts are resolved promptly so you can look ahead to the future.

We can help you with:

Business debt recovery
Debt recovery for private individuals
Legal collection
Payment agreements

At Owen White Catlin, we will ensure that you are fully involved with all aspects of the legal process. We value transparency and know how crucial this is in regard to debt recovery cases, providing you with the support and structure to proceed with confidence.

Whether through effective pre-action protocols or alternative dispute resolution methods, we always look for the most conciliatory solution. We are committed to saving you time, money and stress at every corner and know how important it is to preserve relationships wherever possible.

If court proceedings become necessary, then we will represent you from commencing the claim, through the full court process, together with all steps required to enforce any judgement against the debtor.

Talk to one of our debt recovery solicitors today

Don’t hesitate to get in touch today if you have any questions for our expert debt recovery solicitors, or if you would like to schedule a consultation. You can use our simple online enquiry form, or call us directly on one of our office numbers. Our team of lawyers are ready to help.

Why work with our debt recovery solicitors?

Our dispute resolution solicitors are proud to have been serving businesses and individuals with their debt recovery issues for a number of years and have established themselves as a pillar of the community across South West London, Middlesex and Surrey.

We always aim to reach solutions out of court wherever possible and believe that a conciliatory approach is the best method of resolving debt collection issues to preserve relationships with potential business stakeholders or family members. A well-constructed letter before action is often enough to prompt a debtor into responding, which is something our team can help you with.

However, if court proceedings become necessary, we will represent you from commencing the claim through the full court process, including all steps required to enforce any judgment against the debtor.

At Owen White Catlin, we completely prioritise good service, meaning that we treat each case individually and work in a way that works well for our clients as well as our team. We communicate openly and honestly, meaning you’ll always be updated on the progress of your case and how we expect it to move forward.

This is also reflected in our approach to fees, where we are completely transparent, offering a total breakdown of expected costs prior to the outset of a case.

If you are concerned regarding the costs of legal advice or representation or if you have any questions about solicitors’ fees, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We have expert teams of solicitors with field-leading specialism in debt recovery, so you can be sure of the best, most sensitive service.

Whatever and whenever your problem may be, we are ready to help. It’s easy to get in touch – in person, by phone or online - when you need us.

Our debt recovery services

Business debt recovery

Our expert business debt recovery solicitors have expertise dealing with even the most complex debt recoveries and have a portfolio of clients including local authorities, commercial businesses, property companies and local family-run businesses.

We appreciate the impact that unpaid debts can have on the operations and functionality of your business and will strive to resolve the issues as promptly and effectively as possible. Whether you need to go to court to enforce payments or would like to pursue pre-legal collection, our team will provide the expertise to ensure your books are balanced quickly.

Debt recovery for private individuals

If someone owes you money for a personal matter, this can be incredibly frustrating and can damage your relationships as well as your finances. Our expert debt recovery solicitors can help with all manner of issues, from invoices to contracts or rent payments, providing a practical and smooth service.

We believe that private debt collection is always best resolved out of court to preserve relationships and save money. Nevertheless, we can provide a comprehensive range of options and tailor a solution to your situation, so your debts can be resolved quickly and you can move forward with your affairs.

Legal collection

Our legal collection solicitors are experts in resolving a wide variety of issues and can help you with various methods of legal debt recovery, including:

Pre-action protocol/letters before action
Issuing Court proceedings
Applying for a County Court Judgement
High Court enforcement
Enlisting debt collection agencies
Insolvency action

Rest assured that our expert legal knowledge and large professional network will see you receive the results you deserve in little time.

Payment agreements

There are many reasons why you may have established payment agreements for another party, such as payments for a regular service. However, failing to receive these payments can be frustrating and can damage your relationships with clients.

Rest assured that our diligent payment agreement solicitors have extensive experience in resolving payment agreement disputes without damaging relationships. You can expect a discreet, conciliatory service that will ensure you can resume customs as usual in no time.