The Debt Recovery Panel
The DRP is not an exclusive list of those offering debt-recovery services for the Bar. However, each member of the DRP has been vetted by the Bar Council following recommendations from the Bar. This independent panel of solicitors’ firms has been able to effectively demonstrate an understanding of the demands of the profession and the delicacy required when seeking to recover fees from private clients.
Debt recovery panel members
Based in Swindon, Thrings specialise in the recovery of unpaid fees for professionals. Their experience in the sector means they achieve outstanding results through a sympathetic, subtle and quality driven process. They understand the complexities of barrister's business environments and the need for a consistently professional approach. The team is supported by a full service top 100 law firm, and provides:
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A senior management led team with a proven track record on recovering Barristers' fees
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Bespoke recovery software programmes and processes
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Correspondence and processes tailored to client needs, dovetailing with the clerks or credit control team, following consultation with the Barrister (at no charge to you)
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Individual reporting processes allowing the client to retain control of the recoveries procedure, with up-to- date case information, when and how the client prefers this (at no charge to you)
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Highly competitive fixed fee charges for undisputed/undefended cases, and
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A discounted hourly rate and fee transparency for any defended/disputed cases.
Do you pay the Bar Representation Fee (BRF)?
In addition to non-disputed debt recovery on the basis of their standard fee structure, Thrings LLP are offering the following additional services to those who pay the BRF:
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Free initial consultation: discussion with the barrister or clerk over the case in question, strategy discussion, invoice and position review with preliminary advice at no charge, and
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Discounted letters before action: where the letter before action results in full payment our charge will be the £40 as standard, however this will be reduced to £25 if payment is not made and we are instructed to issue proceedings to take the recovery further.
For further information:
Please contact:
Ramona Derbyshire, Partner/Head of Recoveries
Email: rderbyshire@thrings.com
Tel: 01793 412581
Amanda Richardson, Recoveries Manager
Email: arichardson@thrings.com
Tel: 01793 412512
VWV is a full service commercial and private client firm with a national reputation in key sectors. At the core of its practice, however, is a focus on the client as an individual. It operates from offices in London, Watford, Bristol and Birmingham. It is nationally recognised for its strong litigation practice and debt recovery and provides their clients with a partner led team available to guide its clients in a cost effective and expert manner. Its key assets for its services are:
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Experience working closely and flexibly with in house teams and can support clients in a way which works best for them
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VWV invest heavily in ensuring that they understand the legal and regulatory environment; the changes on the horizon as well as those coming in to effect now
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State of the art reporting designed to assist your finance and accounting teams
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Provides 24/7 support for all clients' needs and have an emergency response service, and
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In support of a focussed commercial approach they can assist the client with managing fees by providing a transparent proposal which includes competitive hourly rates, attractive blended rates and to complement those with a beneficial suite of no cost value added service.
VWV work on a 'no-collection/no-fee' basis for a number of their services.
For further information
Please contact:
Dee Kundi
Partner
T: +44 (0) 121 227 3720
E: dkundi@vwv.co.uk
As a specialist debt recovery and dispute resolution firm for more than 20 years, we have built up considerable expertise in what we do. We get results for our clients due to our exceptional experience.
By spending the time to get know our clients and their businesses we are in a better position to provide relevant and appropriate advice. Our clients have the confidence to trust what we are saying. That is why we have many clients who are still successfully using us for their debt recovery and litigation needs after more than two decades.
Find out more about about Lovetts Solicitors
Please contact:
Michael Higgins - Managing Director - Solicitor
Tel: +44 (0)1483 457 500
Email: info@lovetts.co.uk
The Bar Council’s role is limited to the promotion of available panel members.
Whilst every care is taken when selecting DRP members, the Bar Council cannot accept any legal liability in respect of the partner organisation, their products and/or services. To that end, it is strongly recommended that any member of the Bar, or chambers professional, wishing to utilise the services offered by DRP members exercises proper due diligence before doing so.
Alternative fees collection options
The Office of the Small Business Commissioner (SBC) helps small businesses, including self-employed barristers, to ensure fair payment practices. If the payment you are owed has been billed to a UK-based private business, with over 50 employees, within the last 12 months, the SBC may be able to provide you with an additional avenue through which to pursue the debt.
The Bar Council’s Legal Practice and Remuneration Team may be able to provide barristers and chambers professionals with advice relating to the chasing of Legal Aid Agency payments, and any issues arising during the billing process. The team can be contacted at Remuneration@BarCouncil.org.uk.
Contact us
We carefully monitor the feedback that receive from the Bar about our debt recovery assistance. If you have any concerns relating to the DAP or alternative options, or you would like to find out more, please email the Bar Council Services team on Services@BarCouncil.org.uk or call +44 (0)207 611 1321.