General information in debt collection       e-mail       back to main mainpage

Our law office is specialized in collecting of debts. We will stay in permanent contact to the debtor by telephone or in written in order to force him to immediate payment and ascertain the reasons of non-payment (f.e. insolvency). If the debtor does not pay the debt immediately, we try to acquire all information on the financial standing and solvency of the debtor (please note that it is very important to dispose of a valid address of the debtor, especially in case legal action becomes necessary).

We sent a dunning letter to the debtor setting a deadline for payment. As a legal consequence the debtor is obliged to pay our fees ("culpable delay") if he do not react within the given time-period. We have prepared more detailed information here, FAQ-Page

Your further benefits: As our client you have to pay nothing in out-of-court-activities. It is the guiding principle of our office to cover our fees and costs by the debtor himself (“no cure no pay”!) as long the claim is not contested. In Germany the debtor has to bear all fees and costs of legal proceedings (including court fees) if he is in delay of payment or is defeated in a lawsuit.

If the debtor is in bankruptcy proceedings, we file your claim at the bankruptcy court and will preserve your rights (f.e. retention of title).

Due to our standard of service we always provide you with general information concerning the legal situation, court proceedings and tactics. We will not initiate legal proceedings without your prior consent. We always will keep you informed about the results and the next steps necessary.

We need the following documents and information:

- all invoices (obligatory)

- your confirmation of order and (if available) the written order given by the debtor
- credit and delivery notes (if available)
- a statement of the matter in dispute and your opinion to your debtor's allegations
- relevant correspondence with the debtor

It is sufficient to send us first the invoice and the contact information of the debtor and your company.

Enforcement of the judgement could be a further necessary step in debt collection. A lot of measures are possible (attachment of the bank account/salary, a.s.o.), details are given on your request.

It is not necessary to provide us with a written Power of Attorney. We will inform you if we need it anyhow (f.e. for cancellation of of a contract). In that case please sign and return the Power of Attorney and add the full name (first name, surname) of your company and its director (legal representative).

Find here the list of documents and information needed in debt collection. Please note that we are able to represent your interests all over Germany. Our Lawyers are called to the bar at every court in Germany.