Litigation Support
Case documentation and evidence packages for legal proceedings. Chronological timelines, communication records and fee documentation.
When a debt has to go to court, the case is won or lost on the file. Judges and solicitors need a clear chronology, every invoice and communication in order, proof that the letter before action was sent, and a calculation of what is claimed and why. Assembling that from months of emails and phone notes is slow, and gaps are costly.
Our litigation support service produces that file. Because we have usually handled the pre-legal stage, every contact is already logged, so the bundle is complete and the dates are reliable. Where you instruct solicitors, they receive a case they can issue from, not a box of paper.
How it works
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Chronology
A dated timeline of the account: invoices, due dates, reminders, calls, promises to pay, part payments, disputes raised and how they were answered.
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Evidence bundle
Copies of the contract or terms, invoices, statements, delivery or completion evidence, correspondence, and proof of posting for formal letters, indexed and paginated.
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Claim calculation
The principal, statutory interest and compensation where applicable, and the daily rate of continuing interest, set out so it can be transferred directly to a claim form.
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Handover or issue
We pass the bundle to your solicitor, or for straightforward claims help you complete the court forms yourself using the Money Claim Online service. We are not a law firm and do not conduct litigation or give legal advice.
Who this is for
- Businesses taking a debtor to the county court after pre-legal recovery has failed
- Solicitors who want a complete, indexed file rather than raw client records
- Claimants considering a statutory demand or winding-up petition who need the debt properly evidenced first
What we need from you
- Everything you hold on the account, however disorganised
- Details of any solicitor already instructed
- Your decision on which route you want to take, or a request for us to set out the options
Common questions
Do I need a solicitor to recover a debt through the courts?
Not always. Many businesses issue claims for debts up to 10,000 pounds themselves through the small claims track. Larger or disputed claims usually benefit from legal representation. We prepare the file either way, and we will tell you if we think you need legal advice.
What is a statutory demand?
A formal written demand that, if unpaid for 21 days, can be used as evidence that a company (owing 750 pounds or more) or an individual (owing 5,000 pounds or more) cannot pay its debts, supporting a winding-up or bankruptcy petition. It is a serious step with its own rules and risks, and we recommend legal advice before using one.
How long does a county court claim take?
An undefended claim can lead to judgment within a few weeks of issue. A defended small claim typically takes several months to reach a hearing. Enforcement after judgment is a further step.
Steadfast Collections is a debt recovery agency, not a law firm. The information on this page is general and is not legal advice. We do not collect consumer credit debts.
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