Debt Collection in Legal Services
Debt collection in legal services is particularly sensitive. Lawyers rely on trust, professional authority, and long-standing client relationships, yet these same elements can lead to declining payment morale. Clients may delay or refuse payment for various reasons, placing law firms in a difficult position where decisive action feels risky, but inaction directly impacts cash flow.
At Bierens, we understand these challenges. Our specialists support legal professionals and law firms in recovering outstanding invoices efficiently and professionally, without compromising their reputation or client relationships.
With sector expertise dating back to 1952 and an in-house team of over 115 international lawyers and debt collection specialists, we help ensure that you receive what you are rightfully entitled to. On time and with confidence.
Debt collection in the legal sector
Collecting unpaid invoices within the legal sector poses several unique challenges. One of those challenges is that the circumstances leading up to a debt collection case may play a decisive part in determining the outcome.
For example, it is vital to manage the expectations of your client and clarify the possible outcomes and procedures during your cooperation. If expectations are not managed sufficiently or if your client believes the billed amount to be excessive, your client may refuse to pay your invoice. Moreover, if your client is not satisfied with the outcome of their legal case, they could object as well.
General code of conduct in law
If you have a claim, and you wish to retrieve this either with or without legal actions, there are several rules you must abide to as described in the general code of conduct in law. The general code of conduct in law describes that selling or assigning claims against a client is not allowed. Transferring the case to a third party who is not a subject to similar regulations regarding confidentiality as lawyers are, is also forbidden.
If you have an unpaid invoice, you cannot involve a bailiff because they do not adhere to the same confidentiality regulations. However, not all law firms are equipped with the right resources for debt collection. That is why you can rely on Bierens to help you retrieve your unpaid invoice. Not only do we abide to the code of conduct of law, we specialise in debt recovery.
Debt collection in legal services can be a very time-consuming process. From calling a debtor, writing demand letters to announcing legal proceedings if necessary, are all lengthy procedures. Transferring your case will be more beneficial. As we are a debt recovery law firm, our organisation abides to a strict code of conduct. This way you can transfer your case to a trusted party with similar confidentiality rules and has specific knowledge and expertise in debt recovery.
How can we help you?
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Our working method – No Cure No Pay
During the extrajudicial phase, we work based on No Cure No Pay. We believe it is important to try to solve the case during this phase, without court intervention. You will only have to pay €185 for administrative costs. Should legal action be necessary, then we can help you perform a credit check and analyse your debtor’s financial status. We will discuss the costs with you and will only start working on your case after receiving your permission.
International debt collection in legal services
If your client is located abroad, you may also encounter an unpaid invoice. Our team of international experts can get your debtor to pay. They have the knowledge and experience with both national and international debt collection in the legal service sector.
Advantages when hiring our debt collection lawyers
Debt collection lawyers in legal services
We understand the payment behaviour of companies in the legal sector. We know how such agreements should work in theory and in practice. By handing over your debt collection case to a specialist debt recovery law firm, you can resume your regular operations. We ensure that the outcome will be executed in the right way.
Our specialists
For years, Bierens has helped many companies across different industry sectors. Our team of debt collection lawyers also specialise in (international) debt collection in legal services. Whether you have a debt collection case in your own country or abroad, our lawyers have the expertise and knowledge to help you.
Do you have a client in the legal sector who has left your invoice unpaid? Have their expectations not been managed, or do they refuse to pay because they disagree with the claimed amount? Then send us your invoice right away. Our specialists will immediately start working on your case.
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