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Free Legal Advice From Solicitors

Nov 9, 2013

Free legal advice is sometimes provided by solicitors and barristers and is commonly referred to as “pro-bono” work. In a recent article in the Law Society Gazette, a leading barrister raised the issue of increased pressure on the legal profession to provide more...

Debts Don’t Die Because The Debtor Dies

Oct 23, 2013

Debts don’t die because the debtor dies. Clearly, it is important to handle the situation carefully and sensitively but you are entitled to pursue the debtor’s estate for the sum he owed you. You should not delay too long letting the estate know that the sum is...

Mediating Business Disputes

Oct 9, 2013

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

Oct 2, 2013

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

Oct 1, 2013

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...