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A customer has not paid an invoice - Chelmsford

Firms in Chelmsford, Essex that work on unpaid invoice 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

Late payment is one of the most common reasons a business first instructs a solicitor. A debt recovery solicitor can pursue the debt formally, add statutory interest and compensation, and escalate to court proceedings where a customer continues to ignore reasonable requests.

  • Reviewing the contract, purchase order and invoice trail
  • Issuing a letter before action under the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims
  • Issuing county court proceedings and, if needed, enforcing judgment

Common questions

How long do I have to chase an unpaid invoice?
Most contractual debts in England and Wales carry a six-year limitation period from the date the debt fell due, but recovery rates fall sharply the longer a debt is left.
Can I add interest and costs?
Commercial debts usually attract statutory interest and a fixed compensation sum under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 unless your contract sets its own rate.

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