Debt Recovery Services
Our Team
The Debt Recovery team at Felix Legal brings over 10 years of collective experience in providing high-quality advice and representation. We handle both volume-based debt recovery (where there are multiple debtors) and individual commercial debt claims. For more complex or contested matters, experienced solicitors will be involved to ensure a robust and strategic approach.
Team Members Who May Work on Your Matter:
- Abid Khan – Barrister & Director | 10 Years PQE (Post Qualification Experience)
- Zahid Khan – Solicitor | 4 Years PGE (Post Qualification Experience)
Fixed-Fee Service for Undisputed Debts
We offer a fixed-fee service for pursuing uncontested unpaid invoices. Discounts are available for volume instructions. If the debt becomes disputed, our charges will switch to an hourly rate, which we will discuss with you in advance.
Fixed Fees (excluding VAT at 20%):
| Stage | Fee |
| Review of initial documents, draft and issue Letter of Claim | £250 |
| Preparation and issue of Court proceedings | £300 |
| Application to Court for Default Judgment | £60 |
Standard Timescales:
| Stage | Timeline |
| Service of the claim | 5 days |
| Deadline to file Acknowledgment of Service | 14 days |
| Application for Default Judgment (if no Acknowledgment) | Day 15 |
| Filing of formal defence (if acknowledgment filed) | 14 days after acknowledgment |
Note: If the debtor files a defence, the matter becomes disputed and hourly fees will apply.
Service for Disputed Debts
If a debt becomes disputed, our specialist litigation team will assist. These matters are charged based on the complexity and time required.
Initial fees for review and letter of claim:
£525 – £900 + VAT (subject to case complexity)
After review, we’ll provide a full cost estimate including any likely disbursements (e.g. court fees, expert or barrister fees), all pre-approved by you.
Estimated fees for claims up to £100,000:
Between £10,000 – £30,000 (depending on complexity and trial readiness)
Hourly Rates (excluding VAT):
| Grade | Rate |
| Solicitors with 8+ years PQE (incl. 8+ years litigation), Solicitors, Legal Execs, Equivalent experience, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals | £380 |
Estimated Timescales (Disputed Claims)
| Stage | Timeline (estimated) |
| Issuing proceedings | 4–8 weeks |
| Costs & Case Management Conference (CCMC) | +8 weeks |
| Disclosure and inspection | +8 weeks |
| Service of witness statements & expert reports | +10 weeks |
| Pre-trial review | +8 weeks |
| Trial | +8 weeks |
These are indicative only. Timelines may be influenced by court availability, complexity, and responsiveness of the parties.
Disbursements & Additional Costs
Disbursements are costs payable to third parties, such as:
- Court fees (no VAT)
- Barristers’ fees (plus VAT)
- Expert witnesses, process servers, bailiffs (may be subject to VAT at 20%)
All third-party fees are subject to your pre-approval.
Court Fee Examples:
| Claim Amount | Court Fee* |
| Up to £300 | £35 |
| £301 – £500 | £50 |
| £501 – £1,000 | £70 |
| £1,001 – £1,500 | £80 |
| £1,501 – £3,000 | £115 |
| £3,001 – £5,000 | £205 |
| £5,001 – £10,000 | £445 |
| £10,001 – £100,000 | 5% of claim |
| £100,001 – £200,000 | 5% of claim |
| Over £200,000 | £10,000 |
*No VAT is charged on court fees.
More information: www.gov.uk/court-fees-what-they-are
Our Fees – Summary Table (Undisputed Debts)
This fee scale applies to individual, undisputed claims not requiring enforcement action.
| Value of Claim | Fee (incl. VAT) |
| Up to £10,000 | £96 – £480 |
| £10,001 – £50,000 | £840 – £1,080 |
| £50,001 – £100,000 | £1,440 |
| Over £100,000 | Please contact us |
Fees include:
- Initial instructions and document review
- Searches and drafting a Letter Before Action
- Receiving and forwarding payments
- Drafting and issuing claim
- Applying for judgment in default
- Advising on next steps if no payment is received
If the Debt is Disputed
Fixed fees do not apply to disputed debts. Fees will depend on:
- Number of witnesses
- Nature of the defence
- Volume of documentation
- Any counterclaims or related disputes
- Commercial objectives and strategy
Our litigation team will provide a tailored cost estimate and litigation strategy.