Debt Recovery with a Human Touch: Why People Still Matter in a Tech-Driven World? By Matt Perry, Head of Acclaim Credit Management and Recovery, part of Chadwick Lawrence LLP In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to assume that automation and digital solutions can handle just about everything. This shift has undoubtedly transformed industries,
At Acclaim, part of Chadwick Lawrence, we are thrilled to announce our official sponsorship of the Leeds Knights ice hockey team’s fan-favourite interval game, “Chuck a Puck.” As sponsors, we’re bringing excitement to the stands at Planet Ice, where spectators can take part in this mini-competition for the chance to win a family ticket to
In a recent judicial decision, the Court of Appeal delivered a significant ruling in the case of Westrop v Harrath [2023] EWCA Civ 1566. Justices Lewison, Moylan, and Coulson presided over the case, which cantered on the nullification of a suspended committal order (SCO) issued under CPR 71.8 due to procedural breaches by the judgment
We’re excited to announce that Acclaim Credit Management and Recovery, a part of Chadwick Lawrence, was nominated for the esteemed Debt Recovery Award at this year’s Yorkshire Legal Awards. This nomination is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and expertise exhibited by each member of the Acclaim team. Among just four other nominees, Acclaim’s
In a previous article, we wrote about various enforcement options available to creditors to enforce a money judgment. In this article, we will delve into how Acclaim successfully managed to bring a debtor to court for questioning about their means and assets, ultimately leading to a resolution that satisfied both parties. In the realm of
We are pleased to announce that Chadwick Lawrence’s Acclaim Credit Management and Recovery, along with their distinguished partner, Dan Hirst, have both been nominated for the upcoming Yorkshire Legal Awards 2023, a testament to their fantastic work in the legal field. The awards were launched all the way back in 2000 to recognise the work
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 and how we utilise the legislation to assist our clients with cost neutral recoveries. What is the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998? The Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act creates a statutory right to claim interest on the late payment of certain
What is a Summary Judgment? Summary judgment is a procedure where a court makes a judgment against a party on the whole of a claim or on a particular issue. The main factors that will be taken into account by the court are whether: A claim, issue or defence has no real prospect of success;
The Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act creates a statutory right for third parties to an insurance contract to claim against insurance companies where the insured has gone insolvent. Its main aims were to address the shortcomings of the 1930 Act, an example of one of those shortcomings being that in the 1930 Act the
