What is holding up payment?
The account behind the invoice
An overdue trade account
Orders, trading terms and invoices help connect the goods supplied to the account and identify overdue balances.
Returned stock or sale-or-return terms
Return records and the agreed terms help explain what was returned and what adjustment, if any, has been confirmed.
Credits or trading names do not match
We compare statements, credit notes and supplier details to clarify the balance and avoid confusing trading names with separate contracting businesses.
A disputed invoice needs review, not assumptions. Tell us what your customer has said and what your records show; acceptance and recovery depend on the account.
Useful documents to have ready
These records help explain the account. Tell us what is missing; not every document applies to every case. General evidence checklist →
An optional checklist, not a requirement
You don't need to tick anything or have every item before you get in touch. Having these to hand can save time later. If something is missing, just tell us. Your ticks stay on this page and aren't sent to us.
Tick off what you already have, if it helps.
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Submit a debt for reviewThe public enquiry forms send initial details only. Speak to us about the relevant supporting documents before sending them; do not include unnecessary confidential or sensitive information.
A considered approach to your account
Review the account
We check the evidence, contracting customer, overdue balance and any payments or credits. We explain honestly whether the debt is suitable for us to pursue. A referral or signed contract does not guarantee acceptance.
Understand what is holding up payment
Dispute handling is a core strength. We review the evidence, listen to the explanations and help the parties communicate when a disagreement is holding up payment. Tell us what has already been tried to resolve the dispute. We review it before deciding whether we can help. We explain the realistic options and seek a resolution, without guaranteeing agreement or recovery.
Agree the instruction and make contact
We confirm the applicable fees and instruction before collection. Our experienced account managers provide professional customer contact, keeps you informed and discusses responses and proposals with you.
Consider the next step together
We offer debt collection with legal action and enforcement available where appropriate. As part of our service, we arrange for our partner solicitors to handle formal letters and court claims, and for enforcement providers to act where it may be considered after successful court action if payment remains outstanding. Statutory demands, winding-up petitions and bankruptcy petitions are available where appropriate. Your account manager explains the options, risks and costs. Nothing progresses automatically: further action requires your approval, and additional costs only apply if you specifically agree to them. This is a range of recovery options, not a guarantee of full repayment.
Wholesale & Distribution questions
Can you help with overdue trade invoices?
We can review the account and supporting records, including any returns or credit queries. Tell us about the balance and customer response so we can assess suitability and agree the instruction.
What if goods have been returned?
Provide the trading terms, return records and any agreed credits. Returned goods do not automatically mean the full invoice is cancelled; the terms and confirmed account adjustments need to be reviewed.
What if supplier trading names differ?
Explain the names used on orders, invoices and correspondence. We check the contracting identities and invoice attribution rather than assuming similar names refer to the same legal business.
Can I ask about your services before referring a debt?
Yes. Make a general service enquiry or telephone us to discuss your requirements. You do not need to submit a debt to ask a question. If you have an account ready, the debt-review form sends initial details only, not documents or client registration.
How are collection fees agreed?
No win, no fee: collection fees are based on the amount recovered. We confirm your applicable rate before you instruct us. There are no upfront fees for pre-legal collection; our agreed commission applies only to money recovered. Further action needs your approval, and no additional costs apply unless you specifically agree to them, including legal work or visits. Money we collect for you is held in ring-fenced, audited client accounts before it is passed to you.
