Court claims
These costs apply where you wish to issue a claim in relation to an unpaid invoice which is not disputed, and enforcement action is not needed. If the other party disputes your claim at any point, we will discuss any further work required and provide you with revised advice about costs if necessary, which could be on a fixed fee (e.g. if a one-off letter is required), or an hourly rate if more extensive work is needed.
The claiming of debts from consumers must comply with the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims involving an elaborate procedure. Our fees in pursuing such claims as set out below are for straight forward claims and do not include the costs that may be incurred if additional information is sought by the debtor and lengthy correspondence is entered into as a result.
| Debt Value | Court Fee | Our Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £5000.00 | £205.00 | £450.00 plus Vat £90.00 | £745.00 inc Court Fee |
| £5001 – £10,000.00 | £455.00 | £700.00 plus Vat £140.00 | £1,295.00 inc Court Fee |
| £10,001- £50,000.00 | 5% of the Value of | 7% of Value of Claim plus Vat |
| Debt Value | Court Fee | Our Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £5000.00 | £205.00 | £550.00 plus Vat £110.00 | £825.00 inc Court Fee |
| £5001 – £10,000.00 | £455.00 | £700.00 plus Vat £140.00 | £1,295.00 inc Court Fee |
| £10,001- £50,000.00 | 5% of the Value of | 7% of Value of Claim plus Vat |
Anyone wishing to proceed with a claim should note that:
- The VAT element of our fee cannot be reclaimed from your debtor.
- Interest and compensation may take the debt into a high banding with a higher cost.
- The costs quoted above are not for matters where enforcement action, such as the bailiff is needed to collect your debt.
Our Fee includes:
- Taking your instruction and reviewing documentation.
- Undertaking appropriate searches.
- Sending a Letter of Claim.
- Receiving payment and sending onto you, or if the debt is not paid drafting and issuing a claim.
- Where no Acknowledgement of Service or Defence is received, applying to the court to enter Judgment in default.
- When Judgment in default is received, write to the other party to request payment.
- If payment is not received within 7 days providing you with advice on next steps and likely costs.
How long will it take?
Matters usually take between 2-4 months from receipt of instructions from you to receipt of payment from the other side, depending on whether it is necessary to issue a claim and the speed of the court involved. There is a court defined Protocol for pursuing debts from individuals which requires a Letter of Claim to be sent giving not less than 30 days to respond and providing appropriate information concerning the debt. If following judgment being obtained enforcement action is needed the matter will take longer to resolve.
*These prices on the website are indications only based upon standard type of cases. Following the initial consultation with you we will provide you with a quote/estimate. This will be contained in our client care letter and it will take precedence and is the price you will be required to pay.