Legal support in debt recovery and collection of outstanding amounts
Outstanding receivables can affect a company’s cash flow, financial stability and day-to-day operations. Overdue invoices, breached contracts, unpaid services or unpaid supplies call for a structured, swift and legally secure response. We intervene in the review of documentation, contact with the debtor, negotiation of payment arrangements and preparation of the appropriate court proceedings where out-of-court action does not allow the outstanding amount to be recovered. Our approach is designed to protect the company’s interests and promote the effective recovery of the debt.
Areas of practice
We act in different situations relating to business receivables, assessing the available evidence, the debtor’s situation and the most appropriate strategy to recover outstanding amounts.
Legal support at every stage
We support the company from the initial assessment of the debt through to negotiation, court collection or enforcement, where necessary.
Assessment of the debt and documentation
We review invoices, contracts, orders, emails, evidence of payment and other documents that may support the debt claim.
Contact and negotiation with the debtor
We manage communication with the debtor, seeking an out-of-court solution, including payment arrangements.
Choice of the appropriate legal route
We assess the use of formal demands, injunctions, declaratory actions or enforcement proceedings, depending on the nature of the debt and the documents available
Court recovery and enforcement
Where there is no voluntary payment, we support the necessary procedures to claim and enforce the amounts due
Frequently Asked Questions
We clarify some of the most common questions about debt recovery, commercial debt collection, overdue invoices and legal means of obtaining payment.
What should a company do when a client does not pay?
You should gather invoices, contracts, emails, purchase orders, proof of delivery or service provision, and any exchanged communications. A formal demand for payment may then be issued and, if necessary, the appropriate legal means pursued.
Is it possible to recover debts without going to court?
Yes. Many situations can be resolved out of court, through formal contact, negotiation or a payment agreement. When there is no response or agreement, it may be necessary to resort to court proceedings.
Which documents are important for collecting a business debt?
Relevant documents include invoices, contracts, purchase orders, delivery notes, emails, messages, account statements, acknowledgements of debt and any document that proves the existence of the claim and the default.
What is an injunção?
Injunção is a procedure that allows certain debts to be claimed in a simpler and quicker way, especially when they arise from contracts, the supply of goods or the provision of services. Suitability depends on the type of debt and the documents available.
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