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Formal Letter Before Action That Gets Debts Paid

Formally drafted letters before action, fully compliant with the Pre-Action Protocol, giving debtors clear notice that court proceedings will follow if payment is not received.

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A reminder from your finance team is easy to ignore. A properly drafted letter before action from a Legal 500 UK Leading Firm 2022 is not. It sets out the debt, the statutory interest and compensation owed, and the consequences of non-payment - and it starts the clock on court proceedings.

Most undisputed debts settle at this point. Debtors understand the next step is a CCJ or a statutory demand, and they pay up to avoid the cost, publicity and credit damage that follow.

Blackstone Solicitors are commercial litigation specialists with a dedicated debt recovery practice, led by Warren Mark Heyman (SRA 275307) and trusted by clients across the UK from our Manchester and London offices. Our work has been covered by the BBC, Financial Times, Guardian and Times.

Call 0330 808 0849 for a no-obligation initial discussion. We will draft and issue your letter before action quickly and correctly, so no time is lost should court action become necessary.

Common questions

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Straight answers to what people ask us most. If yours is not here, ask us directly.

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What does Letter Before Action involve?
We review your invoices and contract, calculate interest and compensation under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, and issue a Pre-Action Protocol compliant Letter Before Action demanding payment within a fixed deadline - typically 14 days for individuals or 30 days for businesses. This puts the debtor on formal notice and builds a clear paper trail if court proceedings are needed later. Blackstone Solicitors are commercial litigation specialists with a dedicated debt recovery practice (Warren Mark Heyman SRA 275307). We are independently recognised as a Legal 500 UK Leading Firm 2022 and have featured in the BBC, Financial Times, Guardian and Times - nationally trusted for results. With offices in Manchester and London, we deliver debt recovery advice UK-wide. For a no-obligation initial discussion, call 0330 808 0849.
How much does Letter Before Action cost?
A solicitor's letter before action is typically charged at a low fixed fee. Where the debt falls within the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act, statutory compensation and interest are added to the sum demanded, offsetting the cost. We confirm the fee upfront, so there are no surprises. Blackstone Solicitors is a commercial litigation firm with a dedicated debt recovery practice, led by Warren Mark Heyman (SRA 275307). We're a Legal 500 UK Leading Firm 2022 and have been featured by the BBC, Financial Times, Guardian and Times. With offices in Manchester and London, we advise clients on debt recovery UK-wide. For a no-obligation initial discussion, call 0330 808 0849.
How long does Letter Before Action take?
Speed matters in debt recovery, and we move fast. Once instructed, we can typically draft and issue a Letter Before Action within 24 to 48 hours. The debtor is then given 14 to 30 days to respond, and in our experience a significant proportion of debts are settled within that window - often without the need for court proceedings. As commercial litigation specialists with a dedicated debt recovery practice (Warren Mark Heyman, SRA 275307), Blackstone Solicitors has built a strong track record of recovering money for clients efficiently. Independently recognised as a Legal 500 UK Leading Firm 2022, and featured in the BBC, Financial Times, Guardian and Times, we are nationally trusted to deliver results. With offices in Manchester and London, we advise businesses on debt recovery across the UK. For a no-obligation initial discussion about your outstanding debt, call 0330 808 0849.

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