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A customer has not paid an invoice - Sunderland

Firms in Sunderland, Tyne And Wear that work on unpaid invoice 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

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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