Legal Insights
Our solicitors regularly share practical updates, guidance, and commentary on their specialist areas of law.
From changes in legislation to tips on managing legal challenges, these articles are written to help you stay informed and make confident decisions.
The Debt Recovery Process: Step 4 – Default Judgment & The Debtor’s Response
Once you have issued a County Court Claim, the debtor must respond within 14 days. If they fail to do so, you can apply for a Default Judgment, which legally confirms that they owe the money. What is a Default Judgment? A default judgment is a court order stating that...
The Debt Recovery Process: Step 3 – Issuing a County Court Claim
If your debtor has ignored your Letter Before Action (LBA) or refused to pay, the next step in the debt recovery process is to issue a County Court Claim. This is a formal legal process where you ask the court to order the debtor to pay what they owe. At Talbots Law,...
The Debt Recovery Process: Step 2 – Sending a Letter Before Action
At Talbots Law, we know that when informal attempts to recover a debt fail, the next step is to send a Letter Before Action (LBA). This is a formal demand for payment, warning the debtor that legal action will follow if they do not settle the debt. A well-drafted LBA...
The Debt Recovery Process: Step 1 – Contacting the Debtor
At Talbots Law, we understand that chasing unpaid debts can be both frustrating and time-consuming. Whether you are an individual or a business, ensuring that outstanding invoices or loans are repaid is crucial to maintaining financial stability. Before taking formal...
Kick Start a Career in Law: Vacation Scheme Q&A
After the success of our Summer Vacation Scheme in 2024, it's set to make a return for 2025 offering those on a legal pathway valuable insight into their potential future career in law. What Is the Talbots Summer Vacation Scheme? Participants are given the opportunity...
What happens if someone dies without a will?
In England or Wales, if someone dies without leaving a will, they are said to have died ‘intestate’ and their estate is distributed in accordance with a particular set of legal rules called the Intestacy Rules. What Is an Estate? A person’s estate is typically made up...
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