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1. Check your paperwork
Start with the agreement, invoices and correspondence. Confirm who the debtor is (the company or an individual), what was agreed and what remains unpaid.
2. Send a letter of demand
A clear letter of demand setting out the amount owed and a deadline for payment resolves many debts without further action — and is often an important step before starting proceedings.
3. Consider your options
If the debt remains unpaid, options may include negotiating a payment plan, commencing proceedings in the appropriate court or, for companies, issuing a statutory demand. The right choice depends on the amount, the debtor’s circumstances and your commercial relationship.
4. Enforce the outcome
Obtaining judgment is not the end of the process. We advise on practical enforcement options to turn a judgment into payment.