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

Firms in Sunderland, Tyne And Wear that work on statutory demand matters for businesses, with 11 firms currently listed. Every firm shown is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

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Firms in Sunderland

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Ben Hoare Bell LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 424806 · Recognised body

Offices
Sunderland
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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Brian Mackenow & Co Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 563726 · Recognised body

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Cullen Legal Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 612455 · Recognised body

Offices
Sunderland
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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Emmersons Solicitors Ltd

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 622695 · Recognised body

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Hardings Solicitors Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 567442 · Recognised body

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Peter Dunn & Co Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 569290 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Sunderland
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Debt recovery
  • Employment law for businesses

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Poole Alcock LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 408247 · Licensed body (ABS)

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Red Chevron Legal Services Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 568309 · Recognised body

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Richard Reed Ltd

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 568890 · Recognised body

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Sweeney Miller LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 569467 · Licensed body (ABS)

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 439536 · Recognised body

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

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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