Efficient and cost-effective solution to maximise your business’s chances of recovering debts.
The focus for any debt recovery process is to move quickly to maximise the chances of recovery in the most economical way. Our experienced team provides an efficient and cost-effective service, taking a proactive and practical approach appropriate to each individual case.
We have extensive experience in the provision of low-cost, fixed price debt recovery services, administering high volume debt recovery for numerous clients using streamlined reporting procedures.
Our dedicated debt recovery manager and assistants provide clients with the highest possible level of service at cost-effective rates, and our specialist insolvency lawyers assist clients in the pursuit of debts in the context of formal insolvencies.
Our debt recovery practice is complemented by the services of Yuill + Kyle, one of Scotland’s leading debt recovery and credit control law firms, which has been part of the MacRoberts Group since 2018.
Our Debt Recovery team can assist with seven-day demand letters (before court proceedings), abbreviated statutory demand (48-hour notice, limited companies only), 21-day statutory demand (limited companies or individuals) and immediate court action.
Exceptional teamwork. We are kept in the loop and made aware of the next steps of all actions taken, which in turn allows me to keep our own records up-to-date.
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The law of prescription (which governs the time limits for claimants to begin court proceedings) has been in a state of flux for the last few years and it is widely recognised that there is an urgent need for clarity on the current state of affairs. A significant change to the law of prescription in Scotland is due to enter into force on 1 June 2022 in an attempt to provide balance and clarity to the application of the law.
On 26 January 2022, the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament following a period of consultation by the Scottish Government, including on the proposed adoption of amendments to sequestration laws contained in the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 and Coronavirus (Scotland) (No. 2) Act 2020.
Stephen Cowan provides information on the Scottish Debt Recovery process.
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Shortlisted for Firm of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards 2022.
In 2016, we became one of the first law firms in Scotland to become Living Wage accredited employers.
Winners of Corporate & Commercial Team of the Year and Family Law Team of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards 2020.
Our Real Estate team won the Property Team of the Year Award at the British Legal Awards in 2018.
Winner of SME of the Year at the Scottish SME Awards 2017, hosted by Scottish Business Insider.
Highly Commended for Commercial Team of the Year at the British Legal Awards 2016.
We are a proud member of the Legal Sustainability Alliance, a network of law firms committed to working collaboratively to reduce our environmental impact
In 2019, MacRoberts achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification, a UK Government entry-level information security standard.
MacRoberts holds the ISO 9001:2015 certification for Quality Management, the most widely recognised quality management system standard in the world.
MacRoberts holds the ISO14001:2015 certification for Environmental Management, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to environmental awareness.
MacRoberts holds the ISO27001:2013 certification for Information Security, an internationally recognised security gold standard.
Business continuity is a critical element of the Business Management System at MacRoberts and we hold full accreditation with the ISO 22301:2019.
MacRoberts is a member of IP Inclusive, a network of intellectual property professionals working to make our community more equal, diverse and inclusive.
We are active members of the PRIME Programme – an organisation that focuses on ensuring a career in law is open to talent from all economic and social backgrounds.
MacRoberts supports the Scottish Business Pledge, a values-led partnership between Government and business that is based on boosting productivity and competitiveness through fairness, equality and sustainable employment.
We are supporters of the Partnership for Change, a network of organisations and individuals who share a common ambition to improve diversity on boards and in senior leadership.
We are a member of the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI), a UK-based not-for-profit organisation which helps employers build and maintain diverse teams and inclusive cultures through our membership, training, and consultancy services.
In 2022, MacRoberts was awarded enei's Silver TIDEMark. TIDE is enei's self-assessment evaluation and benchmarking tool which measures an organisation's overall approach and progress on diversity and inclusion.
MacRoberts is a Disability Confident employer, and are committed to disability equality across our firm.
MacRoberts fully supports flexible working practices and supports family-friendly working practices.
In 2022, MacRoberts received a Bronze Award in Stonewall's Workplace Equality Index for our commitment to LGBTQI+ inclusivity in the workplace.
MacRoberts is a longstanding member of Scotland Food & Drink, the leading trade association for Scotland's food and drink industry.
MacRoberts is an Associate Member of SELECT, Scotland's largest construction trade association.
