SRA Transparency Information
Debt Recovery
What services are included:
Our fixed-fee monetary debt recovery service provides an uncontested debt recovery service, inclusive of the following activities:-
- An initial assessment
- Sending a Letter before action (LBA) / Letter of Claim (LOC)
- Engaging with the Debtor to recover the monies owed
- Drafting of claim form and the particulars of claim, and issuing the claim
- Requesting Judgment
Contested and/or defended matters will charged at our standard hourly rates.
Our experience and qualifications
Sonny Chall is the founder and director of CSB Solicitors Limited, a niche law firm established in 2014. In this capacity, Sonny oversees all staff and Client matters for CSB Solicitors. Sonny is a registered and regulated Solicitor with both the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and The Law Society. Having qualified in April 2005, Sonny brings two decades of experience in providing high quality legal advice.
Having trained and qualified at the partnership of Kingsford Stacey Blackwell, the well-known Lincoln’s Inn law firm (later KSB Law – now DAC Beachcroft LLP, Sonny has gone on to hold senior positions within several law firms.
In 2014, Sonny set up CSB Solicitors Limited to provide quality legal services to businesses and being dedicated to providing our clients with the personalised attention they deserve.
Key stages and timescales
The above are approximate time forecasts, and external services provided by third parties, such as the Court, will determine the actual processing time.
Fees, disbursements and recoverable costs
Below are details of the costs that apply where your claim relates to an unpaid invoice or invoices which are not disputed. If the other party disputes your claim at any point, this will then be considered as a contested matter. At that time we will provide you with revised advice about costs and your options, which may be on a fixed fee or hourly rate basis. Our standard hourly rates are available within the information below
Pre Litigation
Issuing a Claim
Anyone wishing to proceed with a claim should note that:
- The VAT element of our fee cannot be reclaimed from your debtor.
- Interest and compensation may take the debt into a higher banding, with a higher cost.
Under the Civil Procedure Rules fixed costs are recoverable, on top of the original debt balance based on fixed fee tables. The link to the latest fixed fee tables is below
For contested or defended claims, where a new bespoke fixed fee is not agreed, the following hourly rates would be applied:-
Hourly Rates:
The above rates are as per the guidance provided on the Gov.UK website:
Example of Stages of a Debt Claim
STAGE: Pre-Claim
An initial charge of £50 plus 20% VAT is charged to prepare your case; this includes:
- Reviewing your instructions and invoice(s)
- Sending an initial Letter Before Action (LBA)
- Reporting the outcome to you
- Obtaining your further instructions as necessary.
We also offer a bespoke Letter Before Action (LBA) writing service – Charged at the hourly rates detailed below, estimated at 1-4 hours. This may be required if the debt owed is particularly large and the matter is more complex. Our bespoke LBA includes a more in-depth assessment of your case (including contracts/agreements and any other pertinent documentation), and a bespoke written LBA to support your claim.
STAGE: Undisputed/Uncontested Debts
An initial charge of £50 plus 20% VAT is charged to prepare your case; this includes:
£50 plus 20% VAT to Request Judgment
STAGE: Disputed/Contested Debts
Claims which become defended are charged at our hourly rates shown above.
Defended matters which are listed for a hearing will also have a Hearing Fee payable by the Claimant. These are shown in the Table below:
Hearing fees
From time to time, the hearing fees will change. For the latest information regarding hearing fees which are applicable can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fees-in-the-civil-and-family-courts-main-fees-ex50
No VAT is payable on the Hearing Fees.
Transparency and Support
We are committed to clear communication and transparency throughout your case. Our team ensures that every step is managed with professionalism, keeping you informed and supported at all times. If you have any questions about our services or fees, please contact us for further assistance.
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