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Accredited Legal Debt Collection Services
Kickstart the debt recovery process with the expertise of Federal Management’s legal collection services. Our recovery services are accredited by the CSA and FCA and have been awarded ISO 9001 accreditation every year since 2010.
We always act in the best interest of our clients while minimising costs and avoiding the need for lengthy legal proceedings. Our debt collection practices ensure that sensitive client information is kept confidential, which is especially important for legal collections. We approach each case with sensitivity so that legal firms get paid without jeopardising their business relationship with the debtor.
Trust our legal debt collectors to find the most appropriate method to recover your debt with minimal costs involved.
Call us on 0333 043 4420 for a free pre-action consultation or enquire online using the button below.
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Read this case study to find out how we helped a
Trademark & Patent Law Firm recover 82% of unpaid invoices.
What Our Clients Say
Legal Debt Recovery Solutions
When it comes to B2B debt collection in Scotland, England and the rest of the UK, law firms require extra care and attention.
We understand that enforcement-based procedures for unpaid fees can be uncomfortable, so our debt collectors are well-versed in legal compliance and negotiation to ensure all parties feel respected during the recovery process.
Federal Management has recovered millions of pounds of late payments over the years, thanks to our results-driven recovery processes. As part of our fully comprehensive and inclusive late payment collections service, we include the following actions:
A professional demand letter, emails and phone calls
Debt collection officer visits
Professional and discreet approach
Insolvency proceedings
All pre-action due diligence
Free pre-sue report (if necessary)
For sole traders facing challenges with outstanding debt from private individuals, partnering with a trusted debt collection agency ensures a professional and pragmatic resolution. Legal debt collection provides expert assistance in navigating debt recovery while maintaining ethical and legal standards.
90% Success Rate
Our results are unrivalled — we have an 90% average success rate on undisputed business debts
£300m + Recovered
The total amount we have recovered on behalf of Local, National and International Businesses since 2004
20 Years +
We have provided our Award Winning Debt Recovery solutions across the UK and Overseas since 2004
Fully Accredited
Accredited in ISO:9001, CAI Collectors and Members of the Credit Services Association
Excellent Reviews
We have received hundreds of verified reviews from businesses and individuals across the globe
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Understanding County Court Judgments (CCJs) and Scottish Decrees in Debt Recovery
For law firms partnering with a legal collection agency, understanding the legal frameworks is key, especially when unpaid debts escalate to court action. In England and Wales, a CCJ may be obtained against a debtor who refuses to settle their owed money. However, in Scotland, the equivalent process results in a decree issued by the Sheriff Court.
Working with a legal debt recovery agency like Federal Management ensures that legal proceedings comply with jurisdictional requirements. Whether pursuing a CCJ, a Sherrif’s Decree or enforcing outstanding debt. Our firm has experience in court actions, enforcement and debtor tracing—all vital for legal proceedings.
How Our Legal Debt Collection Process Works
At Federal Management, we understand that every case is different. This is why our collection services and legal advice are tailored to each of our clients. We begin with a pre-action consultation to assess the severity of the debts owed by your customers and outline the involved costs.
Our professional collectors initiate contact through phone calls, formal letters and negotiation skills to encourage voluntary payment from customers. If these efforts are unsuccessful, we escalate using in-person visits and legal debt services such as insolvency proceedings.
For international cases, our global debtor tracing network ensures that even overseas debtors are contacted to recover what’s owed. While we always try to recover unpaid invoices without legal enforcement, we provide full support if legal proceedings become necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Debt collection for legal businesses can be complex, so we’ve answered some commonly asked questions below to clarify any uncertainties. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — we’re always here to help.
What is the Distinction Between a Debt Recovery Law Firm & Debt Collection for Law Firms?
Traditional debt collectors like Federal Management focus on non-legal debt recovery processes, saving clients valuable time and money. We specialise in debt collection for law firms and various other business industries. This allows us to use expert negotiation skills and processes to claim back debt at minimal cost to the client.
On the other hand, a debt recovery law firm ensures that legal assistance is obtained immediately. Specialist debt recovery solicitors can represent creditors in legal proceedings and obtain a court order to recover business and personal debts. This type of debt recovery is only necessary if all attempts at negotiation fail. Fortunately, most cases taken on by us do not require a County Court Judgment (CCJ) or any form of court action.
What Should Law Firms Look for in a Debt Collection Company?
Law firms should seek a debt collection service with extensive experience in navigating legal late payment issues and non-payment circumstances. Our debt recovery business has a proven track record of collecting debts, and we maintain a strict legal and professional work ethic.
When it comes to costs, debt collection businesses should prioritise transparent pricing and consistent communication, keeping the firm informed throughout the process.
How Quickly Can You Recover Payments from the Debtor?
While we do our best to fast-track the recovery process of your late payment, the time frame depends on many factors. Factors that affect the process include the amount and age of the debts, legal complications and debtor cooperation.
When no disputes are involved, we can typically resolve your claim in one to two weeks. More complex cases can take up to several months, especially if legal proceedings are necessary.
How Do Scottish Decrees Differ from CCJs in Debt Recovery?
In Scotland, a Sheriff Court issues a decree instead of a CCJ. Decrees allow creditors to take enforcement actions like wage arrestment or property inhibition. Unlike County Court Judgments, decrees don’t require a separate enforcement order.
Law firms collecting debts in Scotland should work with Scottish collection agencies familiar with the laws and regulations of debt collection.
How Are Collection Agencies Able to Recover International Debts?
By working with global partnership networks, Federal Management can recover international debts from most countries. Many companies choose to partake in international trade thanks to the advancement of technology. However, no matter the industry, overseas debt can still disrupt your company’s cash flow and damage operations.
Our team of expert international debt collectors is fully committed to recovering invoices owed by customers. We operate under strict guidelines and regulations from the FCA and CSA, so you can rest assured that owed invoices are collected ethically and legally.
What Are the Legal Steps If a Debtor Refuses to Pay?
When a debtor refuses to pay, a structured process applies to recover the amounts owed:
Letter Before Action (LBA): The creditor issues a formal notice to the debtor, detailing outstanding debt for invoices issued and warning of potential legal action.
Legal Proceedings: If the LBA results in nonpayment, the creditor can initiate legal proceedings in the Sheriff Court to obtain a decree.
Enforcement of judgment: Once a decree has been granted, the creditor can initiate enforcement actions known as ‘diligence’. These may include: Earnings arrestment (deductions made directly from the debtor’s wages), Bank account arrestment (funds in the debtor’s bank account are frozen and seized) and Attachment (Seizing and selling debtor’s moveable property).
It’s crucial to assess the debtor’s assets before proceeding with enforcement. By complying with the law, the chance of successful collection is increased.
Why Choose Our Legal Debt Recovery Services?
Federal Management’s mission is to recover outstanding debt at minimal cost to creditors in the quickest time frame. To make this possible, our debt recovery services offer a range of inclusive benefits for our valued customers. These include:
90% Debt Recovery Rate
We swiftly collect debts and boast a 90% success rate. As a testament to our dedicated law debt collection process, less than 1% of our cases require legal action. By avoiding costly court action, we save our clients valuable time and money.
With our fast-track recovery system, we take same-day action to recover outstanding debt, minimising disruption to your business day-to-day. We also provide credit control training to
What Our Client’s Say About Us
Our reputation is built on delivering our clients exceptional results and an outstanding level of service. Read some of the things our clients have to say about us.
Excellent Business Debt recovery service. Recovered a large debt on behalf of our company from an evasive supplier in London. Would use again
Have had numerous requirement to use Federal Management's services over the past year. They have proved themselves to be very professional in...
We have worked well with federal for a number of years. Would certainly suggest any business owner uses them.
100% the best debt collection agency our company has used over the past 7 years. Brilliant service and will be using again soon.
Federal Management is an FCA Regulated debt recovery agency that has been the UK’s best value debt collection solution for businesses since 2004.
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Skelmersdale, Lancashire
WN8 9TW
Phone: 0333 043 4420
Email: enquiries@federalmanagement.co.uk