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We need to recover money that is overdue

Unpaid invoices, outstanding amounts and pressure points for recovery.

A debtor is disputing the claim

Assess the dispute, the documents and the best route forward.

We have a judgment but no payment

Enforcement steps where payment still has not happened.

We received a demand or summons

Respond properly before the position becomes harder to fix.

The matter needs to escalate beyond letters

Move from collection pressure to formal legal action where needed.

We want a practical legal view before proceeding

Understand the strength of the claim, the risk and the likely route ahead.

What we help you do

Debt recovery and payment claims

  • Recovery of overdue amounts
  • Unpaid invoices, accounts and contractual payment disputes
  • Claims arising from commercial or civil obligations
  • Managing recovery strategy from first demand to payment

Disputed claims and escalation

  • Assessing defended or disputed claims
  • Demand letters and pre-litigation pressure
  • Escalating matters where payment is resisted or delayed
  • Practical advice on risk, cost and the strength of the claim

Judgment and enforcement support

  • Enforcement steps after judgment
  • Attachment and execution-related processes
  • Supporting clients where payment still does not follow judgment
  • Keeping the recovery process structured and commercially realistic

What to do first (before the claim starts losing leverage)

Secure the key documents early - contracts, invoices, payment records, correspondence and anything showing what is owed and why.

Identify whether the claim is undisputed, partly disputed or likely to be defended, because that usually shapes the route forward.

Do not let delay weaken the position unnecessarily, especially where non-payment is becoming normalised or the other side is already avoiding engagement.

A clear legal view of the claim, the recovery options and the pressure points usually makes escalation more effective.

How We Work

 (so you know what happens next)

Step 1:

Understand the claim, the amount involved, the documents available and whether the debt is disputed.

Step 2:

Assess the legal position, the recovery options and the pressure points likely to influence payment.

Step 3:

Map the route forward - demand, negotiation, litigation or enforcement - depending on what the matter requires.

Step 4:

Run a practical recovery strategy that keeps the pressure focused and the next steps clear.

How we work (so you know what happens next)

Case Studies

Outcomes that help claims move towards recovery

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The team

Work with a team that keeps it practical

Team Leader

Sally Tlokana

Director

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Izak du Toit

Director

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Anneke Lötter

Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation / Correspondent Litigation

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Wilco du Toit

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Brian Jacobs

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Junior Associate – General Litigation

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Junior Associate – Litigation & Recoveries

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FAQs

Common questions about claims and recoveries

Start by securing the key documents, including the contract, invoices, payment records and any correspondence showing what is owed. A clear legal view early usually makes it easier to assess the strength of the claim and the best next step.

Yes, but the route forward will depend on what is actually being disputed and whether the defence has legal substance. Some disputes can be resolved through focused engagement, while others need formal legal action.

A judgment does not always result in immediate payment. In those matters, enforcement steps may be needed to move the matter beyond judgment and towards practical recovery.

That usually depends on how the other side is responding, how long payment has been overdue and whether delay is weakening your position. If repeated demands are being ignored or payment is being resisted without resolution, escalation may be necessary.

The most useful documents are usually the agreement, invoices, proof of delivery or performance, payment history and any messages or correspondence dealing with the debt or dispute.