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International Debt Recovery
Every debt is different.
International business often brings unexpected challenges. With Roberts Law, recovering funds from overseas debtors becomes a clear and structured process.
Get in touchWhere others struggle to find answers, we excel in finding innovative solutions. Our team effectively manages the increased complexities associated with debt recovery across different time zones, legal systems, and customs, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations throughout the recovery process. Even debts considered irrecoverable by others are efficiently collected in a cost-effective manner, allowing you to focus on growing your business.
Our expertise
International debt collection involves navigating language barriers, foreign regulatory environments, cultural norms, and varying procedural requirements. Roberts Law has the expertise to handle these challenges with precision. Every case is unique, and we take preventive measures, preparing for all eventualities specific to each case. Through thorough due diligence on debtors, we provide clear, practical solutions that lead to successful outcomes.
We have extensive experience with EU recovery procedures and European Enforcement Orders and have successfully managed debt recovery in countries including the USA, Canada, the Middle East, China, and Australia.
Services we offer
- International collection, including tracing and investigation, telephone collections, settlement and pre-action recovery
- Jurisdictional issues, including choice of jurisdiction
- Issuing international legal proceedings and enforcing judgement
- International commercial arbitration; and
- Structuring of international corporations.
Benefits of partnering with us
- Knowledge of international debt recovery laws and practices.
- Streamline your workflows with seamless, integrated recovery of domestic and international debts.
- Peace of mind with regards to your debt collection procedures.
- Save time and money on complex international debt collection.
- The same outstanding client service as with your domestic operations.
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Letter before action
A Letter Before Action is a formal payment request and often secures immediate repayment. Since October 2017, debts owed by sole traders or individuals fall under the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims, requiring a different process.
Our recovery experts guide you through every step. If the debtor does not respond, we recommend a status or credit report to inform the next strategy. We focus on practical, innovative solutions that maximise repayment.
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Legal claim
If a Letter Before Action does not resolve the matter, we can issue legal proceedings. Our solicitors will file a Claim Form and Particulars of Claim in the County Court, including the debt, interest, and any applicable fees. The debtor then has 14 days to respond.
If they fail to do so or admit the debt, we will move directly to Judgment and recovery. Where a claim is disputed, we provide clear strategic advice and, for complex or high-value cases, our Dispute Management team offers expert support to maximise the chance of success.
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Judgment
Successful legal proceedings result in a County Court Judgment, a court order confirming default on the debt. Judgment can be obtained as soon as the County Court Claim has expired (14 days from service of the Claim). This Judgment allows enforcement action to be taken to collect the outstanding money owed.
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Enforcement
Once Judgment has been obtained, a range of enforcement solutions are available to you. Our experience and creativity mean that we can provide strategic advice on the most appropriate option, giving the greatest chance of successful recovery.
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Funds Transfer
Once we collect the debt, you will receive your money direct to your bank account, without having to concern yourself with any international bank transfer procedures.
Other services
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