Credit Control & Debt Recovery Solicitors in Worcester
Fast, effective and transparent debt recovery for businesses and individuals.
The Dispute Resolution Team at Bradley Haynes Law is home to the firm’s specialist Debt Recovery Team.
When you are owed money, speed matters. Our specialist Debt Recovery Team at Bradley Haynes Law delivers clear, commercially focused solutions designed to recover outstanding debts quickly, efficiently and cost‑effectively.
Whether you need a firm Letter Before Action, support negotiating with a debtor, or full court proceedings and enforcement, we provide a tailored approach that protects your cash flow and minimises risk.
For more information on our services, please email neil@bradleyhayneslaw.co.uk or call on 01905 900 919.
Why Choose Bradley Haynes Law?
✔ Rapid action to recover money owed
✔ Transparent fixed fees
✔ Commercially focused strategies
✔ Led by experienced Chartered Legal Executive Neil Bowyer
✔ Worcester‑based team with national reach
We understand that you don’t want to spend more money chasing unpaid debts. That’s why we offer fixed‑fee options wherever possible, giving you certainty and control from the outset.
Our Debt Recovery Services
Letter Before Action (LBA)
A formal solicitor’s letter demanding payment within 14–30 days.
Fixed fee: £200 + VAT
Issuing a Money Claim
We prepare and issue court proceedings where a debtor fails to respond or pay.
Fixed fee: £200 + VAT
(Court fees apply — see below)
County Court Judgment (CCJ)
If the debtor does not respond, we request judgment on your behalf, enabling enforcement.
Enforcement Options
Once a CCJ is obtained, we can pursue enforcement through:
- County Court Warrant of Control
£100 + VAT (court fee £83–£130)
- High Court Writ of Control
£150 + VAT (court fee £71)
- High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEO)
Fees agreed with the HCEO (percentage of recovery or fixed fee)
Other enforcement methods can include Charging Orders, Attachment of Earnings and Third‑Party Debt Orders, depending on the circumstances.
Transparent Fixed Fees
Where possible, we like to offer fixed costs on money claims, so our clients have certainty on the costs involved before instructing us. We offer the following debt recovery services at the costs stated below (all VAT is at 20% and applies only where stated below):
Description | Fee | VAT |
|---|---|---|
Letter before action | £200 | £40 |
Issue Claim & Default Judgement | £200 | £40 |
Warrant of Control (County Court) | £100 | £20 |
Warrant of Control (High Court) | £150 | £30 |
Description | Disbursement Fee | Range (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
Court fee - Claim for money judgment | £35 - £455 | for debts ranging up to £10,000 |
Court fee - Claim for money judgment | 5% of claim value | for debts ranging from £10,001 to £200,000 |
Court fee - Claim for money judgment | £10,000 | for debts exceeding £200,000 |
Warrant of Control (County Court) | £83 – £130 | |
Writ of Control (High Court) |
£71 |
|
High Court Enforcement Officer's (HCEO) fee | Agreed with the HCEO – A percentage of the amount recovered or a fixed fee if no recovery made. |
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Our Process
A clear, structured approach to recovering your debt:
Whilst we look to work with debtors to obtain payment, it is sometimes the case that more formal action is required – if this proves necessary, you should expect the following:
- 1Letter Before Action – debtor given 14–30 days to respond.
- 2Issuing/serving Claim Form – debtor has 14–28 days to reply.
- 3Request for County Court Judgment - if no response, we request judgment.
- 4Enforcement - we take steps to recover the debt using the most effective method available.
Defended or Disputed Claims
If a debtor disputes the claim, the matter becomes defended. In these cases, work is charged at our standard hourly rates:
Description | Fee | VAT |
|---|---|---|
Director | £280 | £48 |
Head of Department | £260 | £44 |
Senior Associate | £200 | £40 |
Associate | £160 | £32 |
Solicitor |
£150 |
£30 |
Any additional stages or third‑party costs will be discussed and agreed with you in advance.
Meet Your Debt Recovery Specialist
Neil Bowyer – Chartered Legal Executive
Neil leads our Debt Recovery Team and has extensive experience acting for businesses, landlords, professionals and individuals in recovering outstanding debts quickly and cost‑effectively.
neil@bradleyhayneslaw.co.uk 📞 01905 900 919
Contact Our Debt Recovery Team
If you need fast, effective support recovering money owed, our team is ready to help.
Call us: 01905 900 919 Email: neil@bradleyhayneslaw.co.uk Office: Worcester, Worcestershire