Recover Unpaid Business Debts Quickly and Compliantly

Our commercial debt recovery service takes you through every stage of the recovery ladder: letter before action, County Court proceedings, securing a CCJ, enforcement, and - where the circumstances justify it - statutory demands and winding-up petitions. We pick the route that gets your money back fastest and at the lowest cost, based on the debtor's behaviour and financial position. We're commercial litigation specialists with a dedicated debt recovery practice (Warren Mark Heyman SRA 275307), independently recognised as a Legal 500 UK Leading Firm 2022, with national coverage in the BBC, Financial Times, Guardian and Times. From our Manchester and London offices, we advise clients across the UK. For a no-obligation initial discussion, call 0330 808 0849.

Costs are driven by the stage of recovery. A letter before action is a low fixed fee. Contested matters are priced on the work required - no surprises. In many instances, statutory interest, compensation and recoverable costs under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act shift a large share of the bill onto the debtor. As commercial litigation specialists with a dedicated debt recovery practice (Warren Mark Heyman, SRA 275307), we set out clear costs guidance on the first call. Independently recognised as a Legal 500 UK Leading Firm 2022 and covered by the BBC, Financial Times, Guardian and Times, we advise clients UK-wide from our Manchester and London offices. For a no-obligation initial discussion, call 0330 808 0849.

How quickly you recover depends on one thing: is the debt disputed or not? Undisputed sums usually settle within 14 to 30 days of a properly drafted letter before action. A strong, compliant demand frequently prompts payment with no further action required. If judgment and enforcement are needed, expect two to four months from issue through to recovery. Contested claims take longer and are governed by court timetables, the merits of the defence, and the directions issued by the judge. Blackstone Solicitors are commercial litigation specialists with a dedicated debt recovery practice, led by Warren Mark Heyman (SRA 275307). We are a Legal 500 UK Leading Firm 2022 and have featured in the BBC, Financial Times, Guardian and Times. From our Manchester and London offices we act for clients across the UK. For a no-obligation initial discussion, call 0330 808 0849.