Sectors

Take a look at the list of some of the types of business we assist on a daily basis below to see how our expert team here at the Pro-Legal Group may be able to support your business.

Accountants

As an accountant running a busy practice we understand that your time is spent advising on the finances of other businesses and this can occasionally mean that you neglect the finances of your own. We work with many accountancy firms to as an outsourced credit control and recovery department.  As with any professional service firm we understand the importance of balancing the need to be paid with the need to preserve relationships.  We are experts in this regard so contact us today to see how our team can help.

Bookkeepers

We often undertake work on a retainer basis for bookkeepers and work in conjunction with them and their clients to collect monies due to the end client.  This adds value to the service of the bookkeeper who is able to not only maintain the books but also to act as credit control.

Consultants
Our team acts for a number of business consultants and coaches who have outstanding fees for work they have undertaken. We understand that cash flow is king as they are often sole traders or small limited companies and our team are experts at ensuring their clients are dealt with in both a compassionate yet proactive way to ensure that they are paid in a timely fashion. Give us a call to find out how we may be able to assist you in dealing with the same.
Credit Controllers
We are able to act as an extension of credit control companies to either offer one off specialist advice or even to help offer training to their teams to ensure they are aware of legal developments and have the practical experience to offer debt recovery services. Get in touch with us today to see how we can add value to your team.
Funeral Directors
We understand that collecting outstanding balances in these difficult and emotional circumstances can be challenging and requires compassion, understanding and empathy. We often liaise with law firms and or other advisors in relation to probate to ensure that, where appropriate, we have negotiated undertakings with them to ensure that debts are paid from the proceeds of sale or estate funds before any distribution is made to beneficiaries. If you are a funeral director in need of assistance, please contact us to discuss how we may be able to assist in clearing your outstanding balances.
Garages
Our team assists many car part companies and motor garages to ensure that any outstanding invoices are paid on time. We particularly specialise in dealing with diagnostic works where the solution to the problem is not always known and often the client expectations of what should be done do not always match the reality of what needs to be or can be done. We deal with these matters in a swift but fair way to ensure that you are being paid in a timely fashion.
Healthcare
This sector requires particular sensitivity and has to be dealt with empathetically as it can be an emotional time filled with stress and worry for families. Our teamwork with a number of care homes and medical companies to ensure bills are paid on time. We can liaise with law firms or other professionals where necessary to ensure that undertakings are provided where a property is to be sold to secure monies without the need for a legal charge.
Insolvency Practitioners
Our team is able to assist Insolvency Practitioners with undertaking actions for misfeasance, wrongful trading and where justified to pursue delinquent directors to hold them accountable for their actions whilst running a company to receive monies for the creditors as a whole. Our team is also experienced in undertaking work in relation to section 216 of the Insolvency Act allowing purchasers of insolvent companies to reuse company names. If you are an insolvency practitioner please contact us to see how our team may be able to assist you.
Insurance Brokers
We assist a number of insurance brokers in collecting outstanding commercial and personal debts. Many of the debts our team collect are in relation to the time on cover charge where a policy is paid for in instalments and these have been missed. Our team are also experienced in dealing with insurance companies to ensure that any outstanding insurance claims are dealt with quickly and efficiently and have a number of partner organisations who are able to assist us with the same.
Manufacturing
Our team are proud to act for a number of manufacturing companies nationwide, manufacturing everything from Formula One car parts to film production and pet production to heavy engineering works. The team understand that supply chain management is key as well as the importance of just in time processes and the need for stage payments to be made on time in order for schedules to run smoothly. Our team is happy to assist in retrieving money where due to ensure that production does not need to be halted and your business runs as smoothly as possible.
Surveyors
We assist a number of commercial property and quantity surveyors to ensure that commercial rents are paid and that also any construction works undertaken are paid for. Our team understand the requirements of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1966 and the powers that are available in relation to Pay Less Notices meaning our experts can guide you through the myriad of legislation to make this complication process straight forward and worry free. Our team regularly provide detailed commentary on specific contracts (such as JCT and NEC) to ensure that your business understands your obligations under these contracts where you may otherwise find yourself liable for nasties hidden in the small print. If you feel our team may be able to assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Veterinary Surgeons
Our team acts for a number of veterinary surgeons collecting outstanding balances for treatments undertaken on much loved pets. This can be emotive and sensitive work and we are experts at approaching this with both empathy and understanding. Outsourcing this work to an independent third party can help to remove the emotion from a scenario and ensure that payment is received. Our team also understand that a large amount of work is undertaken out of hours or in emergency scenarios and taking instantaneous payment is not always practical. Our team are on hand to ensure your bills are paid as soon as possible. Contact us to see how we can help your business today.

Testimonials

I used PLC Ltd to settle some fairly old accounts that hadn’t been paid. Martin and his team are excellent with regular communication when needed. I would recommend PLC Ltd in a heartbeat.

Shelinder

The team at PLC have been first class. They recovered the debt owed to us, and took all the stress and time drain away from us. Their knowledge and calmness was excellent, and an absolute pleasure to deal with. I could not recommend them more highly.

JCT

Martin and his team provide excellent service. They provide a calm reassurance, are highly professional, and are successful in getting results. Highly recommended.

Martine Robins

Martin Kingman is extremely knowledgeable and is outstanding in his profession, very professional and diligent. I would 100% recommend PLC Debt.

Julie King

Excellent service from Emma and the team a PLC spent time discussing the best course of action and kept me updated resulting in the desired outcome

Thanks for your help

Simon Crockford

We used Martin Kingman to rewrite our Terms of Business and the whole service was fantastic from start to finish. He took the time to fully understand exactly what was needed in the terms and we now have a great, strong set of terms. Thank you!

Harriet Tilley

The team at PLC have been fantastic! I have never had to deal with a legal matter before this occasion and from taking initial advice about my case to the final outcome, everyone has played a part.

A particular thank you to Emma who explained clearly each step of the process and put my mind at ease on a difficult matter. Removing the jargon and explaining everything clearly. Not to mention all of the correspondence and legal representation were incredibly impressive.

Thank you everyone at PLC Debt.

Really appreciated all the hard work these guys provided. They understood the legal situation so well, and made everything clear for us along with firmly fighting our case. Very professional, and very helpful. Would highly recommend

Colin

Martin has a wealth of knowledge and experience. PLC Debt left no stone unturned in successfully achieving a positive result for us.

Ian Taylor

Really can’t praise these guys enough. They are knowledgeable, professional and extremely diligent. I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my debt collection services!

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