Business Details
48 Years
experience
Expert Commercial Debt Recovery Services in Walsall
Lane & Co Solicitors & Co Solicitors is the UK's longest-established specialist firm of commercial debt recovery solicitors, founded in 1978. Our dedicated practice focuses exclusively on business-to-business debt collection and litigation, combining traditional values with modern technology to deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions. With a team boasting over 100 years of combined experience, we serve SMEs and stock-exchange quoted companies nationwide, recovering tens of millions in unpaid debts annually. Our transparent pricing structure eliminates hidden costs, commissions, or retainer fees, while our streamlined processes ensure rapid resolution through pre-action protocols, court proceedings, and enforcement mechanisms.Recognized for our client-centric approach, we maintain a 95% success rate in debt recovery, supported by our status as an authorised and regulated law firm under the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our proven track record includes resolving complex disputes through alternative dispute resolution methods, avoiding costly court proceedings in 80% of cases, and enforcing judgments through statutory demands, winding-up petitions, and high court enforcement actions.
Services
Commercial Debt Recovery
Litigation Services
Claiming Late Payment Charges
Enforcement
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Court Proceedings
Debt Collection
Judgment Enforcement
Statutory Demands
Winding Up Petitions
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer transparent pricing with no hidden costs or commissions
- Our team has over 100 years combined experience in commercial debt recovery
- We serve businesses from SMEs to stock-exchange quoted companies
- 95% success rate in debt recovery through pre-action protocols
- Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Efficient and responsive
Professional service
Excellent results
Money well spent
User friendly service
Services
Commercial Debt Recovery
Our commercial debt recovery service specialises in recovering unpaid business invoices through pre-legal and legal processes. We handle cases from 1,000 to 220,000, achieving 80% settlement rates through initial letters before action. Our solicitors use statutory demands, winding-up petitions, and high court enforcement when necessary, with transparent pricing starting at 15 plus VAT for initial notices.
Litigation Services
When disputes arise, our litigation department handles contested debt claims through court processes. With 30+ years' experience, we manage cases from small claims hearings to multi-track trials, offering hourly-rate services with upfront cost estimates. Our team secures county court judgments and pursues enforcement actions while maintaining open communication about case viability and alternatives.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
We resolve commercial debt disputes through mediation and negotiation, avoiding court costs. Our ADR process achieved a 67,000 settlement without litigation, using pre-action protocols to secure 45,000+ settlements in disputed cases. This approach saves clients time and money while maintaining business relationships.
Late Payment Charges
We help businesses claim statutory interest at 8% above base rate plus fixed charges of 40-100 for late payments. Our solicitors calculate recoverable amounts based on debt size, advising on contractual interest provisions and reasonable collection costs under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998.
Judgment Enforcement
For unpaid judgments, we employ bailiffs, charging orders, and attachment of earnings. Our enforcement tools include statutory demands for 5,000+ debts and winding-up petitions for companies. We successfully enforced a 220,000 debt through winding-up notices, demonstrating our effectiveness in recovering stubborn debts.
People
Mark Edwards
Solicitor and Director
Qualified solicitor with 30+ years' experience in commercial litigation. Specialises in high-value disputes and debt recovery, appearing in courts nationwide. Leads the defended litigation department, combining legal expertise with practical business solutions for corporate clients.
John Pitt
Solicitor and Director
Head of commercial debt collection with 25 years' legal expertise. Manages debt recovery strategy while serving as legal compliance officer. Qualified as solicitor in 2005 after 15 years' experience in legal executive roles within the firm.
Suzanne Neylan
Chartered Legal Executive
Chartered legal executive with 20+ years' experience in commercial litigation. Qualified through part-time study while working at the firm since 1997. Handles cases from small claims to multi-track trials, balancing legal expertise with family commitments.
Kelly George
Solicitor
Recent addition to the litigation team with experience from city firms. Specialises in complex contractual matters and disputed cases, managing processes from initial claims through to enforcement and trial proceedings.
Lorraine Pitt
Manager
Office manager since 2005 with 17 years' prior experience in optics practice management. Oversees human resources and supports collections teams, applying organisational skills developed through diverse management roles.
Questions
What commercial debt recovery services do you offer?
We offer full-service debt recovery including pre-action letters, court proceedings, judgment enforcement, and alternative dispute resolution for business debts ranging from £1,000 to £220,000+.
How much does a letter before action cost?
Our letter before action service starts at £15 plus VAT, with transparent pricing and no hidden commissions or retainer fees for debt recovery services.
Can I claim late payment interest?
Yes, we help businesses claim statutory interest at 8% above base rate plus fixed charges of £40-£100 under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998.
How do you enforce unpaid judgments?
We use bailiff enforcement, charging orders, attachment of earnings, and statutory demands for debts over £5,000, including winding-up petitions for company debts.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide across the UK, helping businesses in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland recover commercial debts since 1978.
Are your services cost-effective?
Yes, with 80% of debts recovered through initial letters and transparent pricing, our services deliver proven ROI improving clients' cashflow and debtor days.
