At Greenwich Solicitors, we provide strategic, proportionate litigation designed around your commercial objectives. We represent clients in domestic and international arbitration before institutions such as the LCIA, DIAC, SIAC, and ICC. We know that cost certainty is critical in high-value disputes, and we are committed to providing transparent pricing and realistic estimates at every stage.
For a tailored estimate and strategy discussion, please contact our Dispute Resolution team. We will review your documents, outline your options, and provide a clear costs plan before work begins.
For undisputed B2B debts, we can provide a fixed fee quote. Our pricing below relates to undisputed business-to-business debts up to £100,000. If your claim is disputed, defended, or particularly complex, we will provide a bespoke quote at the outset.
We usually act on a fixed-fee basis for straightforward, undisputed debt recovery matters:
- ⇢ Letter before action (LBA): from £200 + VAT
- ⇢ Issuing County Court claim: from £500 + VAT plus court fee
- ⇢ Requesting judgment (if no defence filed): from £250 + VAT
- ⇢ Enforcement proceedings (e.g. warrant of control, attachment of earnings, charging order): from £500 + VAT plus court fees
For more complex cases or defended claims, we charge on a time-cost basis:
- ⇢ £200 – £300 + VAT per hour, depending on the seniority of the solicitor.
In addition to our fees, you must also pay court fees. These are set by HM Courts & Tribunals Service and depend on the size of the debt:
- ⇢ Up to £300: £35
- ⇢ £300.01 – £500: £50
- ⇢ £500.01 – £1,000: £70
- ⇢ £1,000.01 – £1,500: £80
- ⇢ £1,500.01 – £3,000: £115
- ⇢ £3,000.01 – £5,000: £205
- ⇢ £5,000.01 – £10,000: £455
- ⇢ £10,000.01 – £200,000: 5% of the claim value
Other disbursements may include:
- ⇢ Enforcement application fees (typically £100–£120)
- ⇢ Barrister’s fees (if required for defended hearings): usually £500–£1,500 + VAT per day
- ⇢ Taking your instructions and reviewing key documents
- ⇢ Sending a letter before action to the debtor
- ⇢ Drafting and issuing the claim form
- ⇢ Requesting judgment in default where no defence is filed
- ⇢ Advising you on enforcement options where necessary
- ⇢ Defended or disputed debt claims
- ⇢ Complex claims involving multiple parties or jurisdictions
- ⇢ Counterclaims or cases requiring a trial
- ⇢ Enforcement outside England & Wales
- ⇢ Appeals against court decisions
We will always provide a tailored quote if your matter falls outside a standard debt recovery process.
- ⇢ Letter before action: debtor usually given 14 days to respond
- ⇢ Issuing claim to judgment (undisputed): typically 8–12 weeks, subject to court processing times
- ⇢ Enforcement: depends on the method chosen and the debtor’s circumstances
In addition to our fees, you may need to pay:
- ⇢ Court fees (divorce petition: £612; child application: £255; financial order: £58/£275)
- ⇢ Barrister’s fees for representation at hearings: usually £750 – £2,500 + VAT per day, depending on seniority
- ⇢ Expert reports (e.g. property or pension valuations): variable depending on expert instructed
- ⇢ Uncontested divorce: usually 6–9 months, depending on court processing times
- ⇢ Financial settlements: 3–12 months, depending on complexity and whether contested
- ⇢ Children proceedings: 3–12 months, depending on the issues and the number of hearings required
- ⇢ Protective orders: urgent applications can often be made within days
- ⇢ You may be able to recover some or all of your legal costs and court fees from the debtor if your claim is successful, though this depends on the value of the claim and the court’s decision.
- ⇢ Interest and compensation may also be added to the debt under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
Contact us today to discuss your debt recovery matter and receive a tailored quote.
