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Debt Recovery Pricing & Service Information
Commission Only Pre-Legal Recovery | Fixed Fee Litigation Options
Roberts Law provides debt recovery services for businesses seeking to recover outstanding commercial debts. This pricing information is provided in accordance with the SRA Transparency Rules and applies to debt recovery matters with a value of up to £100,000.
We will discuss the available recovery options, likely costs and prospects of success before progressing your matter.
What Our Service Includes
Our debt recovery service may include:
- Reviewing your instructions and supporting documents
- Advising on recovery strategy
- Preparing and sending a Letter of Claim
- Negotiating settlements and payment plans
- Issuing County Court proceedings
- Obtaining Judgment
- Enforcement action where necessary
- Insolvency proceedings where appropriate
Pre-Legal Debt Recovery
Letter of Claim — No Charge
We do not charge for preparing and issuing a Letter of Claim.
Commission Rates
Where payment is recovered before legal proceedings are issued, commission is charged only on sums recovered.
| Debt Value | Commission |
|---|---|
| Up to £1,000 | 20% |
| £1,000.01 to £10,000 | 15% |
| Over £10,000 | 10% |
A £20 administration fee may apply where payments are collected by instalments and administered by Roberts Law.
County Court Proceedings
If legal proceedings become necessary, the following court fees and fixed recoverable costs may apply.
| Debt Value | Court Fee* | Fixed Recoverable Costs* |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £300 | £35 | £50 |
| £300.01 - £500 | £50 | £50 |
| £500.01 - £1,000 | £70 | £70 |
| £1,000.01 - £1,500 | £80 | £80 |
| £1,500.01 - £3,000 | £115 | £80 |
| £3,000.01 - £5,000 | £205 | £80 |
| £5,000.01 - £10,000 | £455 | £100 |
| £10,000.01 - £100,000 | 5% of claim value | £100 |
*Court fees and recoverable costs are set by legislation and may change from time to time.
The above costs apply to uncontested debt recovery claims. Additional costs may arise where a claim is disputed, defended or requires additional court applications.
Judgment and Enforcement
Where a claim remains undefended, additional costs may be recoverable when Judgment is entered.
If the debtor fails to pay following Judgment, enforcement options may include:
- Warrant of Control
- High Court Enforcement
- Attachment of Earnings
- Third Party Debt Orders
- Charging Orders
- Orders to Attend Court for Questioning
The most appropriate method will depend on the debtor’s circumstances. We will advise on the available options, likely prospects of recovery and associated costs before any enforcement action is commenced.
Insolvency Proceedings
In certain circumstances, insolvency proceedings may provide an effective means of recovering an undisputed debt.
Options may include:
- Statutory Demands
- Bankruptcy Petitions
- Winding Up Petitions
The suitability of insolvency action will depend on the amount outstanding, the debtor’s circumstances and the prospects of recovery. Court fees, deposits and other disbursements may apply. We will advise you on the available options and provide an estimate of likely costs before any insolvency action is commenced.
Defended or Disputed Claims
The pricing set out above applies primarily to undisputed debt recovery matters.
Where a debt is disputed or defended, additional work may be required and costs will normally be charged on a time spent basis. We will provide an estimate of likely costs before undertaking any substantial additional work.
Hourly Rates
| Fee Earner | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Natasha Rafatnia, Director & Head of Legal | £400 |
| Solicitor | £300 |
| Debt/Litigation Manager | £250 |
| Litigation Team Leader | £195 |
| Debt Recovery Team Leader | £195 |
| Debt Recovery Executive | £150 |
| Debt Recovery Assistant | £100 |
All fees shown above are exclusive of VAT. VAT is currently charged at 20% where applicable.
Typical Timescales
| Stage | Typical Timescale |
|---|---|
| Pre-Legal Recovery | 1-30 days |
| Letter of Claim | 31-45 days |
| County Court Claim (Uncontested) | 1-2 months |
| Enforcement Action | 1-6 months |
Timescales may be longer where claims are defended, disputed, or involve insolvency proceedings.
Who Will Handle Your Matter?
Natasha Rafatnia, Director & Head of Legal
Natasha oversees the firm’s debt recovery and litigation teams and has extensive experience in commercial debt recovery, litigation, enforcement and insolvency-related recovery procedures.
Natasha is supported by experienced litigation managers, litigation executives and debt recovery specialists who conduct matters under appropriate supervision.
VAT and Disbursements
The fees shown above do not include VAT.
Additional disbursements may include:
- Court fees
- Process server fees
- Land Registry fees
- Insolvency Service fees
- Enforcement officer fees
We will discuss any significant disbursements with you before they are incurred.
Flexible Pricing Options
The pricing information set out above reflects our standard charging structure and is provided in accordance with the SRA Transparency Rules.
We recognise that every client, debt portfolio and recovery requirement is different. Whilst the fees outlined above will apply in many cases, alternative fee arrangements may be available depending on the volume, nature and complexity of the work involved.
For clients with larger debt portfolios, regular instruction volumes or ongoing recovery requirements, we may be able to offer bespoke commercial arrangements, including discounted rates and tailored pricing structures.
Any alternative pricing arrangement will always be discussed and agreed in advance, ensuring complete transparency regarding costs before any work is undertaken.
Our aim is to provide a flexible, commercially focused and cost-effective debt recovery service that delivers value for money whilst maintaining the highest standards of service and compliance.
Contact Our Debt Recovery Team
If you would like a free initial review of an outstanding debt, please contact Roberts Law.