Strategic and compliant debt recovery services for the legal sector

Solicitors and Barristers

We act for clients across the UK, with a specialism in recovering unpaid professional services fees for solicitors and barristers. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), which means we are perfectly placed to understand the complexities of your business.

Experts in legal sector debt recovery

Our end-to-end service, coupled with over 22 years of experience, means you can put your trust in our knowledge of your sector as well as the types of debts that commonly occur and how to effectively recover them, including.

  • Unpaid invoices for legal services
  • Insurer debts – recovery of VAT element invoices
  • HR / Salary overpayments

Enjoy a wide range of benefits when you partner with us

Our trusted process for debt recovery has been perfected over two decades and promises a thorough and compliant process from start to finish. We pride ourselves on our straightforward approach to debt recovery, with a wide range of benefits that make partnering with us smooth and efficient, including:

  • Free consultations to discuss and agree your debt recovery strategy
  • Over two decades of debt recovery expertise
  • In-house compliance team
  • Tailored collection software and reporting including free access to Debt Manager, allowing you to view cases in real time
  • Dedicated account manager, promising the very best service
  • Competitive rates with no win, no fee options
  • Holistic debt recovery, from credit control and pre-legal collections to litigation and enforcement
  • Dedicated online payment area, making it easy for debtors to pay

Why partner with Legal Recoveries & Collections?

We promise a detailed knowledge of the legal sector, with experience in collecting a range of debt types. From the moment you instruct our team, you can expect a strategic approach that maximises the potential recovery amount, while saving you valuable money and resources.

You will also benefit from ongoing support and advice, with a promise to protect your reputation thanks to our professional, compliant and ethical approach.

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Featured Customer Reviews

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.

James Paget University Hospitals

We have worked with LRC for about 9 years now and throughout this time they have provided us with good customer service and are always prepared to go that extra mile. Their recent gaining of ‘law firm’ status enables them to now handle the entire debt recovery process for us from pre-legal collections, through to legal proceedings and enforcement therefore ensuring continuity.

E.ON Energy Solutions

LRC have been an excellent organisation to work with. They aspire and deliver to a partnership principle rather than a transactional relationship and as such have helped to unlock our strategic deliverables. They really are prepared to give added value in these times of economic stress.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of debts do you recover for solicitors and barristers?

We specialise in recovering a variety of professional service fees and debts within the legal sector, including:

  • Unpaid invoices for legal services – Recovering fees for solicitors, barristers, and legal professionals.
  • Insurer debts – Recovering VAT element invoices on behalf of legal professionals.
  • HR/Salary overpayments – Recovering overpayments made to current or former employees.

2. How does LRC ensure compliance with legal sector regulations?

We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), ensuring that all our debt recovery practices comply with the strict standards and requirements of the legal sector. Our in-house compliance team also ensures that our processes remain up-to-date with industry regulations.

3. What are the benefits of partnering with LRC for debt recovery?

When you partner with LRC, you can expect:

  • Free consultations to discuss and agree on a debt recovery strategy.
  • Access to our Debt Manager platform, where you can track cases in real-time.
  • A dedicated account manager, providing the very best service tailored to your needs.
  • Competitive rates with no win, no fee options.
  • A holistic approach to debt recovery, covering everything from pre-legal collections to enforcement.

4. How does your debt recovery process work for solicitors and barristers?

Our debt recovery process is designed to be thorough, strategic, and compliant. We start with credit control and pre-legal collections, and if necessary, proceed to litigation and enforcement. Each case is handled with professionalism, ensuring the best possible outcome while protecting your reputation.

5. Can LRC help with HR or salary overpayments?*

Yes, we have extensive experience recovering salary overpayments, including errors related to payroll, sick leave, and holiday pay for both current and former employees.

6. How can I track the progress of my debt recovery cases?

Through our **Debt Manager** platform, you have full visibility of your cases in real-time. You can monitor communications, payments, and case status from anywhere, ensuring you’re always up-to-date.

7. What makes LRC’s service unique for the legal sector?

With over 22 years of experience working in the legal sector, we understand the specific needs and challenges faced by solicitors and barristers. Our strategic, compliant, and professional approach is designed to maximise debt recovery while protecting your reputation and ensuring a smooth process.

8. How do you make it easy for debtors to pay?

We provide a dedicated online payment area, allowing debtors to settle their debts easily and securely. This facilitates faster payments and reduces the time spent on manual collection efforts.

9. Do you offer flexible pricing options?

Yes, we offer competitive rates, including no win, no fee options. Our pricing is designed to offer flexibility, ensuring that our services align with your needs and budget.

10. Why should I choose LRC for legal sector debt recovery?

LRC has a deep understanding of the legal sector, combined with over two decades of debt recovery expertise. Our tailored, strategic approach ensures that your debts are recovered efficiently, while our commitment to compliance and ethics protects your reputation throughout the process.

11. Can LRC help with both small and large-scale debt recovery cases?

Yes, whether you’re dealing with a single unpaid invoice or large-scale recovery efforts, we have the expertise and resources to manage cases of all sizes, offering a tailored solution to meet your specific requirements.

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