Instruction for Letter Before Action
(Sole Trader/Individual/Non Limited Company)

The Letter Before Action Form

For us to begin the process of business debt recovery, the first step is usually sending out a Letter before Action. You can fill in the form below and press send at the bottom when complete.

If you have 5 or more instructions please click here to download and complete an Excel spreadsheet. When completed please send this spreadsheet to lanes.admin@laneandcosolicitors.com

Forms must be received before 3.30pm if you wish them to be actioned on the same day.

Pre-Action Debt Protocol*
Yes I have read and understand the information page regarding "Pre-Action Debt Protocol"

Your Details







Your Payment Terms* ie 30 days/Net Monthly etc (Please Specify)

Debtor Details

Name of Debtor* (must contain the Sole Trader/Individual name ie 'Joe Bloggs trading as J.B Associates')

Debtors Account Reference*

Debtors Email Address

Debtors Address*

Debtors Post Code*

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Debt Details

Is your Debt over £2,000*
Read More about High Value Pre-action Letter Before Action
Yes. I confirm I understand the above risks and wish to proceed with a Standard 30-day Letter Before Action.Yes. I confirm I understand and wish to be contacted to do a detailed Letter Before Action.No

Total Amount Outstanding*

Is the Debt Disputed*
YesNo

If Debt is Disputed Please Give Brief Details

Does the Debt Relate to:

A Hire Purchase Agreement*
YesNo

A Consumer Credit Agreement*
YesNo

Rent Arrears*
YesNo

Overdue Invoice*
YesNo

Other Please Specify

Type of Letter Required*


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Please note that it is important to read and understand the terms before sending your instructions.

I accept Lane and Co’s Terms and Conditions, I am authorised by my Company/Business to accept these terms.


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