Defended Claims The HM Courts & Tribunal Service (HMCTS) has introduced new practice directions for Defended Claims to include mandatory mediation for the “Small Claims Track”, introducing a new track called the “Intermediate Track”. We anticipate that the change will have a positive impact and expect to see an increase in small claim cases reaching…
There are many misconceptions surrounding debt recovery, including the idea that Court proceedings are almost a matter of course for any claim. In truth, this avenue is not required for a large proportion of debt settlements. There are in fact a lot of steps we walk our clients through before Court action has to become…
With budgets across the healthcare sector and the NHS in particular already tight, managing and recovering outstanding debt has never been more important for organisations operating within this industry. Debts can take many forms – from private patients who owe money for services they have accessed, to commercial debt that has accrued internally through the…
Many people have heard the term ‘debt recovery’ but often, they do not understand precisely what it involves and the process that must be followed. Debt recovery can be both time consuming and resource heavy, so we appreciate how much of a drain it can be on a company’s finance or credit control team. In…
Hello and welcome to our February update. We’d first like to take this opportunity to say a big welcome to clients who have recently started working with us, as well as a thank you to our ever-growing list of pre-existing clients and partners who continue to put their trust in our two decades of debt…
Introducing Our New Brand We are very excited to announce that we have kicked off the new year with a complete overhaul of both our brand and our marketing strategy. We saw 2024 as the perfect time to invest in our brand, as we prepare to enter an exciting new chapter with our official…
Welcome… To our autumn client newsletter and to all new clients that have recently come on board we hope you’ve all had a good summer. We had a busy one and we are extremely proud to have been re-appointed a place on the prestigious LUPC framework. We have been a supplier on this since 2013,…
Welcome To our client newsletter and to all new clients that have recently come on board. Please read on for our Christmas opening hours, an update from the recent CSA conference and the cost of living crisis, along with a recap of a couple of our services. LRC Key Christmas dates 2022 Royal Mail First…
Welcome To our Autumn client newsletter, and to all new clients that have recently come on board. Don’t delay, instruct us today! With the current economic climate it would be wise to review your ledgers and send over any late payers to us sooner rather than later, the fresher debt the easier in theory it…
Rachael Ward, Head of Litigation at Legal Recoveries & Collections Ltd, considers how the Covid pandemic has impacted litigation procedure and if changes are here to stay. At the outbreak of the pandemic and the lock down that occurred with a speed and extremity that took us by surprise the Court system had to and…
HEAD OF LITIGATION AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR LEGAL PRACTICE (COLP)
Qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive back in 2006 and with over 15 years’ experience in litigation law, along with industry knowledge and experience, means that Rachel advises, supports, and offer commercial resolutions to all disputes within your portfolio.
From the easy to the more complex caseloads, Rachel will help you understand the prospects of success across your portfolio – including costs, timescales, and outcomes.