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I want to serve or respond to a statutory demand - Chelmsford

Firms in Chelmsford, Essex that work on statutory demand matters for businesses, with 29 firms currently listed. Every firm shown is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

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Firms in Chelmsford

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Allison Solicitors

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 448886 · Recognised sole practice

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Employment law for businesses
  • Insolvency and restructuring

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Aquabridge Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 634350 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Atlantic Solicitors Ltd

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 639404 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency and restructuring

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Backhouse Solicitors Ltd

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 533174 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Birketts LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 441849 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Construction law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Bright & Sons (Solicitors) Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 607898 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Cunningtons LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 619821 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency and restructuring

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Ellisons Legal LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 8001031 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Banking and finance
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Essex Family Law

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 629066 · Recognised sole practice

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 400131 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Gadsby Wicks

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 76622 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency and restructuring
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Gallagher Bassett Legal Solutions (UK) Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 571320 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency and restructuring
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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What this usually involves

A statutory demand is a formal warning that winding-up or bankruptcy proceedings may follow. It is a powerful tool for undisputed debts and a serious risk if used where the debt is genuinely disputed.

  • Checking whether the debt is genuinely undisputed
  • Preparing and serving the demand correctly
  • Applying to set aside or restrain a demand served against you

Common questions

What happens if a statutory demand is ignored?
After 21 days the creditor may petition to wind up a company or bankrupt an individual, which is why demands should never be left unanswered.
Is a statutory demand appropriate for a disputed debt?
No. Serving one over a substantially disputed debt can be treated as an abuse of process and lead to a costs order against the creditor.

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