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December

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Who pays the price for commercial debt recovery claims?

14/12/17

If you are faced with the situation where you have to take one of your clients to Court to recover your unpaid invoices, then it helps to know the legal costs and potential recovery of those costs in bringing a claim. This include but are not limited to: · Court fees ·…

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Forbes Joins Association of Member-Directed Pension Schemes

06/12/17

Leading law firm Forbes Solicitors has enhanced its work in the pensions sector by joining the Association of Member-Directed Pension Schemes (AMPS). AMPS is a body which represents the SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) and SSAS (Small Self-Administered Pension Schemes) industry and…

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August

Legal Article

Late payment of commercial debts: your legal rights

31/08/17

The late payment of invoices is one of the biggest problems businesses face according to BACS. In a 2017 study, the bank automated clearance scheme found that SMEs were collectively facing £14.2bn in late payments and commercial bad debts. While late payments from a customer can be difficult to…

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How to prevent late paying invoices

24/08/17

Customers paying late is one of the biggest issues for the UK's SMEs. According to insurance company Zurich , the total 'late payment debt' for both large and small businesses in the UK now stands at £44.6 billion. It can be hard to avoid late payment, but there are some procedures you can…

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June

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March

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Forbes Wins Two in Damar Apprenticeship Awards

16/03/17

Forbes Solicitors has been awarded 'Employer of the Year' whilst Frankie Haggerty was awarded 'Intermediate Apprentice of the Year' in the Annual Apprenticeship Awards 2017. The Damar Annual Apprenticeship Awards celebrate the achievements of Damar's apprentices, employers and…

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