Mediating Business Disputes

Mediating business disputes is always worth considering. The courts encourage parties to mediate and the Judges have the power to hit a party on costs, if it refuses to mediate. However, the courts cannot force the parties mediate.   It remains a popular option...

Pitfalls Of Using A Winding Up Petition To Recover A Debt

The threat insolvency proceedings on a debtor is immense and can result in payment being made. However, it is a risky approach.   A Winding Up Petition Is A Potential Abuse Of Process   The courts consider using insolvency proceedings as a method of...

Debt Recovery Agencies Are Toothless

Many businesses use debt recovery agencies to try to recover unpaid invoices. However, they do not have the same powers as a bailiff or High Court Sheriff.   Debt collectors don’t have any power to force a debtor to make payment. All they can use is will power...

Registry Trust Releases Latest County Court Judgment Statistics

Latest County Court Judgment Statistics   The Registry Trust is the body that records County Court Judgments (CCJs). It is sometimes referred to as the register of County Court Judgments.   It publishes statistics fairly regularly and has just released its...

Businesses Shopping Around For Legal Advice

There are currently many changes happening to the legal market and businesses seeking legal advice are well advised to shop around.   The criminal legal system is under revolt, with the latest government proposals meaning that the lowest fee quote is likely to...