Debt Recovery Service – Commercial
A key part of any successful business is knowing how to manage debtors. If used with expertise the court system can be an effective tool for minimising the adverse effects that unmanaged debts can have on a business’s cash flow.
rhw have a team dedicated to commercial debt recovery to assist you.
What we will claim for you
We will claim on your behalf the unpaid debt, plus costs, late payment compensation and interest where possible.
Our fee structure
We have customised a fee structure to provide you with certainty. Our fees are a fixed percentage of any payment accepted from the debtor
Other expenses you are liable for
If you decide to commence court proceedings, you will be required to pay any expenses (known as disbursements) in the claim as they arise. These disbursements include court fees and enforcement officer fees.
The Procedure
Stage 1: Letter of Claim
We will submit the Letter of Claim to the Debtor.
Stage 2: Commencing Court Proceedings
Following the Letter of Claim if you do not accept payment from the Debtor we will commence court proceedings on your behalf.
Stage 3: Judgment
We will request Judgment if the Debtor fails to defend the claim in response to the commencement of proceedings.
Stage 4: Enforcement
If the Debtor fails to pay the Judgment we will instruct an enforcement officer to seize assets from the Debtor, in satisfaction of the amount owed.
Disputed Claims
If at any time the Debtor contests the claim, then without obligation you can either withdraw your instructions or you can instruct us to continue to pursue the claim. All time spent by us from this stage onwards would be charged in accordance with our hourly rates instead of the fee structure (we can provide on request), and as requested you will be advised as to whether your claim enjoys reasonable prospects of success in light of the dispute raised by the Debtor.
Next Steps
If you would like to instruct us or discuss this service further, please contact our Dispute Resolution Team on or email