Essex · England

A customer has not paid an invoice - Southend-On-Sea

Firms in Southend-On-Sea, Essex that work on unpaid invoice matters for businesses, with 10 firms currently listed. Every firm shown is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Firms in Southend-On-Sea

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Beecham Fisher Ridley

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 46826 · Recognised body

Offices
Southend-On-Sea
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Debt recovery
  • Employment law for businesses

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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SRA number 620631 · Recognised body

Offices
Southend-On-Sea
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Dovaston Law Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 816750 · Recognised body

Offices
Southend-on-Sea
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

D

SRA number 567157 · Recognised body

Offices
Southend-On-Sea
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Jefferies Essex LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 440544 · Recognised body

Offices
Southend-On-Sea
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Banking and finance
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

J

SRA number 445552 · Recognised sole practice

Offices
Southend-On-Sea
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency and restructuring
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

T

SRA number 490446 · Recognised body

Offices
Southend-on-Sea
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

T

SRA number 627174 · Recognised body

Offices
Southend-On-Sea
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Tolhurst Fisher LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 463244 · Recognised body

Offices
Southend-on-Sea
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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SRA number 8008983 · Recognised body

Offices
Southend-on-Sea
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Debt recovery
  • Employment law for businesses

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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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