The work will involve:

·        Taking instructions from you, providing you advice given the particular circumstances of the case and reviewing relevant documentation for the case.

·         Undertaking appropriate searches.

·         Sending a pre-action letter to the defendant.

·         Doing the follow up with the defendant by phone/email/letter.

·         Any potential negotiations that may be necessary until an out of court settlement is agreed.

·         Coordinating the payment of the debt.

The work will involve:

·         Providing you advice at this stage of the procedure.

·         Drafting and filing the claim before the corresponding Court.

·         Reply to the Defence in case is received.

·         Where no Acknowledgment of Service or Defence is received, applying to the court to enter Judgement in default.

·         When Judgement in default is received, write to the other side to request payment.

·         Step-by-step guidance during the process depending on the actions needed to be taken within it.

·         If payment is not received within a reasonable period of time after a Court judgement is issued, providing you with advice on next steps and likely costs.

Please note that out-of-Court proceedings are commonly required as a prior step to any judicial claim.