New Pre-Action Protocol from 1st October 2017 – How will this affect you?
A new Pre-Action Protocol has been introduced from the 1st October 2017 in relation to what is required in sending a letter of claim to Sole Traders and Individuals.
The Protocol does not apply to business-to-business debts unless the Debtor is a Sole Trader.
The Court Protocol focuses on the conduct that the Court would normally expect from those parties prior to the start of proceedings. This is particularly relevant to those Clients whose customers are Individuals or Sole Traders.
The aims of the Protocol are to encourage early engagement of communication between the parties without the need to start Court proceedings.As part of the new process where we receive instructions against those businesses aforementioned which fall into this category we will contact you to discuss your options.
The main issue being that if it is your intention to issue Court proceedings then it will be necessary to send a compliant Pre-Action Protocol letter along with the pack which is sent with the letter to be completed by the Debtor.
A copy of this information is available upon request.
At the point of receiving your instructions we will discuss the options available to you and the implications of proceeding and talk to you about the cost involved.
For more information follow the link to the Department of Justice – Pre Action Protocol for Debt Claims
Should you have any questions in relation to the Protocol please do not hesitate to contact John Pitt on 01922 700 730.
Welcome back Suzanne
We are sure that our Clients will be happy to hear that Su Neylan has returned to Lane and Co following her maternity leave.
As you can see both Brody and Kai are doing well and Su says she needed to return to work for a ‘well earned rest’ !!
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