Debt Collection Agency or Legal Proceedings?

Debt Collection Agency or Legal Proceedings

In the modern-day world of business, prompt payment has a very important role to play in the maximising of a company’s cash flow. For undisputed payments, a straight forward and the expedited process will smooth the profitability of your company therein.

One situation that arises for some companies is whether it is deemed ethical, professional and indeed, cost-effective to use Debt Collection Agency rather than seek alternate recourse such as issuing their own claim or appointing a firm of solicitors.

Some people think they risk ruining their business image by using a Debt Collection firm. This is not the case with Federal Management. We are always mindful of existing trade relationships and conduct all our activities in a compliant and ethical manner.

The facts are that less than 1% of the unpaid debt cases we deal with require court action so that may answer any many of the queries you have already but here are some of the commonly asked FAQ’s we receive in this area.

• Are you professional like a Law firm? Extremely. We are approved and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our high professional standing is demonstrated by our ISO:9001 accreditation and our Investors in People Award for high levels of staff training & development.
• Is it cheaper to use your services than instruct solicitors? – Yes. We are not fee earners nor charge costly disbursements. Our service is fully inclusive and there are no recovery costs to pay other than the agreed commission for a successful recovery.
• Will I get my money quicker using your service? – On average, yes is the resounding answer. The court process can be very lengthy and expensive with it. The sooner we recover your money, the better for all concerned.
• What if the debt is legally disputed? – If the debt is disputed, our Legally experienced Collection Officers will mediate a resolution where there is a civil burden of proof.
• What if the debtor can’t pay in full? We will negotiate the best repayment schedule for you and manage it till the debt is paid in full.
• What if you don’t manage to recover our debt, do we have to pay any costs? No, there are no costs to pay in the event we do not recover your debt or debts.

Cost effective Debt Collection

Where it is absolutely necessary to enforce payment, we can action court claims and enforce with our High Court sheriffs. We will always seek the most cost-effective way to recover a debt and our values are based upon a principle over profit mentality. This is what makes us Number One in terms of results and cost.

Federal Management is the leading solution for Business Debt Recovery. We represent some of the most prestigious companies in the UK including top Football clubs, revered London organisations and even recover debts for some Law firms themselves.

In essence, we do not charge per hour or per action, we charge only for our success.

If you or your business are looking for a professional cost-effective Debt Recovery solution, there really is only one option in the UK. For further information or for a free assessment of your Debt Recovery requirements, call our friendly New Business team today on 0333 043 4420

Frequently Asked questions

What are legal proceedings?

In terms of Debt Collection, Legal proceedings cover the actions of issuing a claim via the county court or starting insolvency action against a debtor.  This is usually the last resort in recovering outstanding debts and should only be undertaken after careful consideration.

Should we use a Debt Collection Agency?

A Debt Collection Agency can be an effective way of recovering an outstanding debt. An experienced agency will have trained negotiators who can help to quickly resolve disputes and get you paid as soon as possible. Using debt collection services is traditionally more cost effective too.

What is a County Court Judgement (CCJ)?

A CCJ is a court order which is made against someone who fails to repay the debt that they owe. It allows creditors to take further action such as charging orders, third-party debt orders and attachment of earnings orders. A CCJ will remain on an individual’s credit file for six years.

An unpaid Limited Company CCJ will also last for 6 years and seriously hurt their credit rating.

Which is best: Debt Collection Agency or Legal Proceedings?

In most instances a Debt Collection Agency is a far more cost friendly way of recovering unpaid debts especially in terms of Small Business Debt Collection. It is important to point out that legal proceedings maybe more appropriate for disputed debts or where there are complexities.