Letter Before Action & Personal Attendance by Enforcement Agents
UK Bailiff Services Ltd provides a structured, compliant route for recovering unpaid invoices. We combine Pre-Action Protocol Letters Before Action with on-site attendance by enforcement agents to engage the debtor, assess ability to pay and provide clear recommendations for the next steps.
Send us the unpaid invoice and any correspondence, and we will confirm the most appropriate next step.
- Pre-Action Protocol Letter Before Action
- Personal attendance at the debtor’s premises by an enforcement agent
- Assessment of assets, trading status and ability to pay
- Clear written report with next-step recommendations
We assist landlords, managing agents, suppliers, contractors and commercial clients with overdue invoices.
A Structured Route from Unpaid Invoice to Enforcement
We bridge the gap between reminder letters and full litigation, delivering practical visibility on debtor solvency.
Many commercial debts remain unpaid not because they are disputed, but because the creditor has no structured escalation route. A solicitor’s letter alone is often ignored. Our enforcement agents provide personal attendance, gaining real understanding of the debtor’s circumstances and ability to pay.
You receive evidence-led recommendations on whether to issue a County Court Judgment (CCJ), consider insolvency action, pursue enforcement or explore payment arrangements.
- Payment in full or settlement
- Realistic view of debtor’s ability to pay
- Clear recommendation on court action
- Option to escalate to High Court enforcement upon CCJ
How Our LBA & Attendance Service Works
A step-by-step process designed to maximise recovery and remain fully compliant.
- Initial Review – You send us the unpaid invoice and correspondence. We confirm suitability.
- Drafting the LBA – We prepare a compliant Letter Before Action with all required protocol documents.
- Personal Service – An enforcement agent attends the debtor’s premises and attempts engagement.
- On-Site Assessment – The agent assesses assets, equipment, vehicles and trading activity.
- Attendance Report – You receive a full written assessment with recommended next steps.
- Optional Escalation – CCJ, insolvency options or High Court enforcement if appropriate.
- Ensures the debtor has physically received the LBA
- Enables real-time discussions and immediate payment
- Provides strong evidence for future court action
- Identifies whether further recovery is commercially viable
Insolvency Checks, Solvency Reports & Legal Support
Additional tools where deeper assessment or legal escalation is required.
We can run background and financial checks to assess whether insolvency proceedings or court action is appropriate.
- Credit and solvency reports
- Director and corporate background checks
- CCJ, enforcement and trading distress indicators
For complex or disputed matters, our panel solicitors can:
- Provide formal legal advice
- Draft Particulars of Claim
- Handle defended cases
- Issue insolvency proceedings where viable
Who We Can Pursue & Case Suitability
Suitable Cases
- Unpaid commercial invoices
- Limited companies, LLPs and sole traders
- Debts supported by written invoices or agreements
- Undisputed or low-dispute matters
Less Suitable Cases
- Consumer disputes
- No written documentation
- Debtors with clear insolvency indicators
You can email the details and invoice to help@ukbailiffs.org.
We will review the case and confirm suitability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this damage our relationship with the debtor?
Do cases normally go to court?
Can you act against sole traders?
What information do you need to start?
- Unpaid invoice(s)
- Statement of account
- Any relevant correspondence
- Debtor's trading or home address
Discuss an Unpaid Invoice or Book an Attendance
If you have an unpaid commercial invoice, we will review the case and advise the most appropriate step.
Email help@ukbailiffs.org or call 0330 133 1818.
