Yes, unauthorised hirings after a candidate introduction can be pursued under standard recruitment T&Cs.
Debt Recovery Services for Recruitment Agencies
At Legal Recoveries & Collections, we understand the unique challenges recruitment companies face when it comes to unpaid invoices and fee disputes. Whether it’s a client refusing to pay after a successful placement or delayed payments disrupting your cash flow, we provide effective, compliant solutions tailored to the recruitment sector.
Why Debt Recovery Matters for Recruitment Agencies
Unpaid recruitment fees can have a serious impact on business operations. Placements are often made in good faith, with terms agreed upfront—yet chasing overdue invoices diverts valuable time and resources from core operations.
Our debt recovery service helps protect your agency’s revenue stream while maintaining client relationships wherever possible.
Common Scenarios We Handle
- Clients refusing to pay placement fees
- Fee disputes over candidate introductions
- Delayed payments breaching agreed terms
- Unauthorised hirings following candidate submissions
- International and cross-border recruitment debts
Our Approach to Recruitment Debt Recovery
We combine deep sector knowledge with a professional and respectful approach. Our aim is to recover your outstanding fees efficiently, without compromising your agency’s reputation.
Our services include:
- Pre-legal collections to resolve matters early
- Legal proceedings where necessary
- High Court enforcement and judgment recovery
- Tracing and asset investigation to locate debtors
- Bespoke recovery strategies for retained or contingency models
Why Choose Legal Recoveries & Collections?
- Recruitment Sector Specialists – Experience working with agencies of all sizes, from niche specialists to national recruiters.
- Full-Service Recovery – From pre-legal contact to court enforcement, we manage the process end to end.
- Reputation Protection – We understand the importance of maintaining professional relationships and will always act in line with your brand.
- Transparent Pricing – Options for fixed-fee or commission-based services depending on your case needs.
Benefits of Our Service
- Faster recovery of placement fees
- Reduced internal admin and time chasing debt
- Increased working capital and cash flow
- Expert guidance on disputed claims
- Sector-specific advice on prevention and enforcement
Our Process
- Initial Case Review – We assess your documents and terms.
- Pre-Legal Contact – Professional communication with the debtor.
- Escalation to Legal Action – Issuing proceedings if required.
- Judgment & Enforcement – Recovery through courts or enforcement officers.
- Ongoing Support – Advice and reporting throughout the case lifecycle.
Featured Customer Reviews
Nottingham City Council
I have had the pleasure of working with Legal Recoveries and Collections (LRC) for several years across various industries. Throughout our partnership, LRC has consistently demonstrated a deep knowledge of the market and provided strategic insights that have been invaluable to our business. Their excellent communication and commitment to delivering on promises have always stood out. LRC’s proactive approach, engaging early and adapting as needed, ensures that we are always prepared and supported. Their partnership style not only delivers the best results for our business but also enhances the experience for our customers.
Credit Control Manager – Leading International Law firm
“LRC provide a professional and efficient service, delivering regular updates and effective solutions”
International Credit Insurance Client
We have been utilising the legal review services of Legal Recoveries and Collections (LRC) for the past few years, and we couldn’t be more satisfied. Their reviews are consistently thorough and informative, becoming an essential part of our pre-legal processes. This has significantly helped improve our recovery rates and reduced overall legal costs. The team at LRC are also very easy to work with and always available to provide professional advice when needed. We highly recommend their services.
North East Ambulance Service
As an NHS ambulance Trust, we don’t have in-house debt collection specialists, so find it difficult to pursue monies outstanding once our usual follow up process runs its course. LRC was recommended to us by another local NHS Trust and we approached them to find out what they could offer. We have been using LRC for nearly 3 years now and have not been disappointed. Our collection rate is circa 70% which represents a significant sum of money that is coming back into the NHS for patient care.
The team are very knowledgeable on the best route to recovery but will also advise when its just not financially viable to pursue a debt any longer. We have regular updates and meetings with Andrea the client services manager so everything is kept on track. It’s always our decision but LRC give us the best tools to make the right one.
London Metropolitan University
We have worked with Legal Recoveries and Collections for a number of years now and they have provided an outstanding service to us. We have worked closely with the team and have a good working relationship with both Rachel and Andrea. Their online portal is very user friendly. They have collected both pre-legal and post legal debts for us to a high standard and we would recommend their services to anyone considering using them going forward.
Utilita Energy Limited
We contacted LRC when we wanted to strengthen our collections processes and recover debt after we had exhausted our internal processes attempting to collect. From the off, LRC offered exceptional advice and support and helped us shape the way in which we approach collections. The team at LRC have a wealth of knowledge and experience which has enabled them to collect a significant amount of money on our behalf and through their professional approach have helped to change customer behaviour in many cases from infrequent to regular payers. LRC have tailored their collections activities to meet our needs and regularly make suggestions to make sure we spend our money wisely to ensure maximum return from their services . We are currently working with LRC to create a bespoke training package that they will deliver to staff across the business who manage and recover debt. I would not hesitate to recommend LRC for debt recovery.
Consumer Debt Recovery FAQs
Absolutely. We support all recruitment models, including retained, contingency, temp, and contract placements.
We can assist with international debt recovery and enforcement through our global network.
Our professional, respectful approach aims to preserve relationships wherever possible, especially during the pre-legal stage.
Your signed terms of business, invoice, and proof of candidate placement are ideal starting points.
Yes, we offer both fixed fee and commission-based options depending on your preference.
Once we’ve reviewed your case, we can begin the same day in most instances.
Yes, we are fully regulated and compliant with industry standards and debt recovery regulations.
Yes, we offer portfolio management and batch recovery for recruitment firms with multiple debts.
We are a fully integrated, legal-led recovery firm that manages the entire process from start to finish with transparency and professionalism.
Get in Touch with Us
If you have any questions about our service or would like to discuss your matters with us in greater detail, please contact the Business Development Team on 0330 024 6342
