We understand that in business, cashflow, getting paid quickly and resolving associated disputes are crucial.
At Hay & Kilner, we have a highly experienced commercial debt recovery team with collectively, decades of experience handling all types of business debt claims and disputes for a wide range of clients from small businesses to large national organisations. Our team is recommended and top ranked in the two leading independently researched legal guides.
We offer our clients:
An initial free discussion
We are happy to meet with you at your premises to discuss your business, your credit control issues and to outline a plan of how we can help.
Sound commercial advice
A heavy handed legal process, though often effective, is not always the best way forward. There may be ways to achieve a satisfactory solution without court action. We always keep in mind the cost / benefit ratio and suggest courses of action that make the most economical sense for your business, particularly if you wish to maintain an ongoing trading relationship with a debtor.
National Cover
Through our own network of tried and tested Agents, we are able to provide cover in all Courts within the UK, and have acted for many clients with national businesses for many years.
Competitively priced volume recoveries for businesses with rolling ledger debt
We are able to handle volume work with ease, using a variety of software packages, with monthly reporting.
Bespoke handling of larger, disputed or more complex debts / disputes
Unit manager Barry Arkle is an experienced dispute resolution lawyer and we are able to handle high value or fact-heavy claims where there is a pre-existing dispute.
Insolvency proceedings where appropriate
In some instances, issuing insolvency process may be an appropriate option, especially for higher value undisputed debts. Partner Neil Harrold is a highly regarded insolvency lawyer and is also a licensed Insolvency Practitioner.
Solutions which are tailored to your business
Every business is different. Our clients range from UK Plcs to sole traders in very wide ranging business spheres. We are sensitive to the varying needs and requirements of clients.
What others say about us
Clients and sources cannot help but be impressed by the lawyers' fantastic advice in complex cases and brilliant all-round service.
This top-notch group offers a first-class, tailor-made service, successfully drawing on its banking expertise and all-round commercial know-how. The team acts for a diverse client base, and has an extensive range of experience and the necessary manpower to deal with high-volume work.
Sources Say: 'It's my first stop for legal advice; I know there will always be someone with the knowledge I require.'
Chambers Guide
Clients praise Hay & Kilner's advice as being ‘relevant and helpful in deciding on the correct course of action', singling out Barry Arkle and the ‘highly knowledgeable' Kevan Stronach. Clients include two major banks.
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