Legal Support

Let us support you through the legal process.

With an Inhouse Solicitor and access to a Panel of Solicitors, we can help you every step of the way.


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How can Scott & Mears support you through the Legal Process?

In cases where you need to take action against either your B2B or B2C customers, we offer comprehensive support. Our streamlined 4-step approach simplifies the process when you engage with us. With access to our team of solicitors, including our in-house legal expert, we're here to assist you at every step.

Unsure?

If you're hesitant or unsure, reach out to us. We can connect you with a legal professional for a complimentary review of your case. This ensures that initiating legal action is the right decision for you at this juncture.

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The Legal Process in 4 Stages

  • 1a)Initial Letter - Individual

    For B2C accounts, a Pre-Action Protocol letter is issued, allowing 30 days for the debtor to arrange payment. If not, court action follows.

  • 1b)Initial Letter - Business

    For B2B accounts, a Letter Before Action is sent, giving the debtor 7 days to settle before court action.

  • 2)Issuing A Claim

    Should the initial letter fail in obtaining contact, a Claim is drafted and submitted through the County Court Money Claims Centre. The debtor has 14 days to respond.

  • 3)Obtaining Judgment

    In cases of no response or an admission of the claim, a Default Judgment can be requested. A Judgment impacts the debtor's credit file for 6 years.

  • 4)Enforcement Measures

    After receiving Judgment, we proceed with enforcement, employing various methods like engaging a Sheriff to reclaim the owed sum.

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T Russell

Scott & Mears worked hard to get my debt recovered. They did everything to guide me through the process. I would recommend them and use them again, if I ever had to.

T Russell

Mr Williams

I've found Scott and Mears very helpful in recovering debts from some difficult tenants over the last 2 years.

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Mark Worley

Being a small, family business, unpaid accounts have a serious impact on us. We have used Scott & Mears as our debt recovery agent for nearly 20 years, and in that time they have given us excellent advice, recovered many debts which likely would have gone partly or wholly unpaid, and processed these with the minimum of fuss and inconvenience to ourselves. They do this at a very competitive rate, which again makes a big difference to our profitability.

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Casey London

I have nothing but good things to say about this company. I have dealt with Martin for the past year or so and he has always been very helpful and accommodating. Always contactable and easy to deal with. I would highly recommend Scott and Mears.

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John Thompson

Thanks for being understanding to my current situation, very professional company.

John Thompson

Ruth

The adviser called me and gave me the best news I could want on a Friday absolutely fabulous. Can’t fault them have been really really thoughtful with me every step of the way.

Ruth

Nathan

Where do I start, big big thanks to Chris. After some stressful phone calls i was reassured by the guys at Scott & Mears and they were great. Regards guys.

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Junior Archer

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C Hazell

Scott & Mears have been a superb company to deal with. Advising and guiding me through the entire recovery process, court documents and hearings whilst providing a professional, yet kind service. No stone left unturned proved to give us a positive result in a difficult case. It can be incredibly daunting to embark on something you have so little knowledge of but Scott & Mears have been fantastic from start to finish. Can highly recommend & will be my “go to” in the future.

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