Chasing business debts is a sad fact of commercial life. As a former managing director I remember the stress and frustration when people wouldn’t pay for work we had done. Equally, people expecting to be paid for contracts which they haven’t fulfilled caused many disputes. If you run a business you are already commercially aware and likely have an understanding of how litigation works. Instructing a barrister directly, allows you to retain greater control of the legal process whilst reducing costs.
Many businesses will call your bluff if you threaten legal action. However once you start proceedings their insurers and solicitors become involved and common sense prevails. Starting a claim with irrefutable evidence of your right to payment often results in a settlement. It is essential to draft thorough and robust particulars of claim as these set out your legal case and are supported with initial evidence. I am regularly tasked by solicitors to draft these documents on their behalf. You too can commission me to start your claim to ensure all the bases are covered and your debtor is likely to give up and pay.
Should proceedings continue I can advise and represent you at each stage to prepare a strong and comprehensive case. Legal proceedings, like good business, relies on laying strong foundations. Having a barrister involved from the start of litigation increases your chances of recovering business debts or resisting a claim for payment by others who have breached their contract with you.
I have acted for both claimants and defendants in a wide range of commercial contractual disputes and recovered many business debts. I have acted for sole traders, household-name companies and everything in between. Please feel free to contact me if you want to see what I can offer you.