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Debt Recovery
Unpaid debts can place real strain on cash flow and business relationships. We advise businesses and individuals on recovering debts efficiently and proportionately, helping you assess your options, reduce risk, and take action that is commercially sensible from the outset.
Are unpaid debts affecting your business stability?
Late or unpaid invoices are more than an inconvenience. They can disrupt planning, create uncertainty, and put pressure on day-to-day operations. We understand the concern of balancing firm action with maintaining professional relationships. Our role is to provide clear advice on when to pursue payment, how best to do so, and when escalation is justified, so you can move forward with confidence and control.
Unpaid Invoices Ignored
A customer or client has stopped responding to invoices or payment reminders, leaving you unsure whether non-payment is temporary or requires formal action to protect your position.
Weighing Court Action
You are uncertain whether issuing court proceedings is proportionate or cost-effective, and want clear advice on likely recovery, timescales, and alternatives before escalating the dispute.
Cash Flow Pressure
Multiple overdue debts are beginning to affect cash flow, making it harder to plan day-to-day operations and increasing the need for structured, timely recovery steps.
Preserving Business Relationships
You want to recover payment while maintaining a working relationship, and need a measured approach that balances firmness with commercial sensitivity wherever possible.
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Debt Recovery Services
Recovering a debt is rarely one-size-fits-all. We tailor our advice to the circumstances of each matter, keeping control and clarity at the forefront.
Pre-action debt recovery
Early, structured action to recover unpaid invoices before court proceedings are issued. This includes formal letters of claim, assessing liability, and encouraging payment or dialogue to resolve matters quickly and proportionately.
Court Proceedings for Debt Claims
Where payment is not forthcoming, we advise on issuing county court or High Court proceedings. Our focus is on recovering sums owed efficiently, with clear guidance on costs, prospects of success, and enforcement options.
Defending Debt Claims
Advice and representation for businesses facing debt recovery action. We help assess whether a debt is genuinely owed, identify disputes, and respond appropriately to protect your commercial position and limit risk.
Holly Minney
Head of Dispute Resolution
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How we help with debt recovery
Assessing your position early
We begin by reviewing the debt, the contract or agreement, and the debtor’s circumstances. This allows us to advise on prospects of recovery, potential costs, and whether early settlement is achievable before formal action is taken.
Taking proportionate recovery steps
Where appropriate, we assist with formal letters before action, statutory demands, and court proceedings. Our focus is always on using the most effective route to recovery, avoiding unnecessary escalation while protecting your position.
Enforcing payment or responding to claims
If a judgment is obtained, we advise on enforcement options to convert it into payment. We also act for individuals and businesses facing debt recovery action, ensuring claims are properly challenged and rights are protected.
Why choose Mullis & Peake
Debt recovery often requires a careful balance between firmness and commercial judgement. We provide steady, practical advice at each stage.
Clear commercial focus
Advice grounded in cost, risk, and realistic outcomes.
Proportionate approach
Escalation only where it genuinely adds value.
Experience across sectors
Acting for businesses of all sizes and private clients.
Local, trusted advisers
Established support for clients across Essex.
Frequently asked questions
Legal action is usually considered once informal reminders have failed and the debt is undisputed. We help assess whether action is proportionate by weighing the size of the debt, the debtor’s circumstances, and likely recovery.
Not always. Many debts are resolved through early legal correspondence or negotiation. Court proceedings are one option, but not always the first or best step.
Timescales vary depending on the debtor’s response and whether proceedings are required. Some matters resolve quickly; others may take longer if enforcement is needed.
We assess whether the debtor’s position is genuine and advise on realistic options, including payment plans, settlement, or enforcement where appropriate.
Yes. We advise individuals and businesses responding to debt claims, helping ensure demands are valid and that your position is properly protected.
It can be, but not always. We provide upfront advice on costs and likely recovery so you can make an informed decision before proceeding.
Get in touch with our Debt Recovery team
If unpaid debts are causing uncertainty or disruption, a calm conversation can help clarify your options.
Specialist debt recovery solicitors
– Dedicated solicitors with deep experience.
Fast, confidential advice
– Clear guidance when you need it most.
No-obligation consultation
– Understand your options before you decide.
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