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The Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims

Dec 29, 2017

The pre-action protocol for debt claims was recently introduced into the court system. In short, the courts expect the parties to follow the guidance set out in the protocol itself. The protocol only came into force on 1 October 2017 so it isn’t clear at this early...

Debt Collection Letters – Still Proving Effective

Apr 17, 2017

Debt Collection Letters Are Still Effective Ormsby Street recently carried out a survey on debt collection practices and small business finance. Over 30,000 customers replied to various questions and one of the key results was the finding that two thirds of debts...

Fixed Fee Solicitor Costs

Feb 2, 2016

Fixed fee solicitor costs are the latest in a long line of proposed reforms to the civil court system. Currently, it is very rare to recover costs in small claims, with the exception of court fees and expenses. Small claims typically cover disputes of a value up to...

Court Issue Fee Controversy Continues

Oct 4, 2015

Court issue fee increases remain a hot talking point. Both solicitors and barristers have criticised the proposals to increase court fees, so soon after a huge rise in fees being implemented as recently as April 2015. The Law Society and Bar Council have now had their...