Debt Recovery

Turbervilles’ Debt Recovery Department has a proven track record of successfully recovering debts on behalf of its clients.

We recognise that cashflow is the lifeblood of a successful business, and that it is vital to keep this income flowing. Whatever the size of debt that is owed, our recovery service is quick, efficient and cost-effective.

Most collections follow a 3-stage process as follows:

Stage 1 – Demand for Payment

We will send your debtor a polite, but firm, demand for payment. The cost of this is minimal, and there is absolutely no commitment if you decide not to take matters any further. Many debtors, however, will pay up on receiving this initial letter. We are also happy to try to negotiate a favourable settlement with your debtor as a quicker, cheaper alternative to Court proceedings.

Stage 2 – Court Proceedings

If the debtor does not pay after receiving our initial letter, you may instruct us to start Court proceedings to recover the debt. If the debtor fails to respond to this, we will ask the Court to enter Judgment for you without a hearing. If the debtor contests the claim, though, you can be safe in the knowledge that our Litigation Department has all the knowledge and experience to advise you and take the matter through to trial if necessary.

Stage 3 – Enforcement

If the debtor still fails to pay once we have obtained Judgment from the Court, there are a number of steps that we can take to try to secure payment. This might include instructing a Bailiff or High Court Enforcement Officer to seize the debtor’s goods, applying for a charge over any land owned by the debtor, or starting bankruptcy or winding-up proceedings.

We can advise you on the most effective method of enforcing payment of the debt in each case.

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