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Department: Debt Recovery
Why is it necessary to provide ID and proof of funds when instructing a solicitor?
Providing ID and proof of funds is a requirement of The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017.
Debt RecoveryHow can I improve my chance of recovering unpaid invoices?
Prevention is definitely better than cure when it comes to recovering unpaid invoices.
Debt RecoveryCan I use the small claims process to recover money that I am owed?
If you are owed £10,000 or less, you can take action against the person or organisation that owes you the money through small claims
Debt RecoveryWhat do I do if I’m owed money?
Whether you are a business or an individual, trying to claw back money that you are owed can be incredibly time-consuming and frustrating.

Can I claim interest on outstanding invoices?
The simple answer is yes. There are three types of interest claims.
Debt RecoveryWhat is the duty to report on payment practices and performance?
If you are a limited company or a limited liability partnership, and meet the below, you have a duty to report on your payment practices.
Debt RecoveryAm I entitled to interest on recovered debts?
If you do not have a contractual agreement with the debtor, then at the outset of proceedings, if against an individual, your solicitor will c
Debt RecoveryWhat happens if my debt case is defended?
If it is a small claims debt case, the court may set the case down for a directions hearing or list it for a final small claims hearing. A sma