Debt recovery
09 May 2008

Debt recovery

Process led, proactive recovery of volume debts from individuals or businesses, using award-winning case management systems.


Credit control is a crucially important area of business management.  Prompt, efficient collection of debts is essential to maintaining a healthy cash flow, and serious financial problems can result when debtors delay or default on payment.

Weightmans' Debt Recovery service addresses these problems directly and provides highly cost-effective solutions based on proven methods and skilled procedures.  Our fully trained, 40-strong team boasts an exceptional record of successful debt recovery in all sectors of the economy.

Our systems have been specially developed to make the process as simple and rapid as possible. As a client, all you need to do is instruct us electronically; this allows us to capture the data and produce a case plan immediately. Then our pre-litigation team conducts a detailed assessment of enforcement options and embarks on dynamic negotiations to secure payment without the delay and expense of litigation.

Achieving early settlement means we need only issue court proceedings in 20% of cases. These are effected via the County Court Bulk Centre in Northampton, which ensures an expedited service and a discount on court fees. We are expert in all forms of enforcement, and we have had particular success with charging orders and attachment of earnings orders.

We also have a specialised insolvency team, who progress appropriate matters from statutory demand through to the realisation of assets by our appointee as trustee in bankruptcy.

Our approach is professional, efficient and process-driven. We understand that there are different levels of sensitivity regarding collection methods, and we respond to your preferences and requirements at every stage.

Above all, we have a culture of constant improvement and dedication to client satisfaction. Data capture and prediction of percentages of debt collected are essential parts of our service, and our client reporting system has achieved an award for innovation.

"Extremely professional, amiable and friendly....."
Chambers 2007