What this costs
Report prices are fixed and published. Mandates run on a success fee where the jurisdiction allows it.
Reports
| Report | Price | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Debt Check | EUR 0 | 24 hours |
| Recovery Assessment Report | EUR 590 | 3-5 working days |
| Debtor & Asset Intelligence Report | EUR 1200 | 7-10 working days |
| Enforcement Strategy Report | EUR 2700 | 10-15 working days |
| Debt Disposal & Brokerage | 3-7% of transaction value | 30-60 days |
Assessment fees are credited against your first invoice if you instruct us on the mandate.
Success fee
| Where your debtor is | Rate |
|---|---|
| DE, NL, BE, AT, SE, DK, FI, FR, IT, ES, PT, PL, CZ | 12% |
| UK, IE, CH, NO, rest of EU | 15% |
| US, CA, AU, UAE, SA, TR, HK, SG | 20% |
| Other jurisdictions | 22-25% |
Surcharges
| Condition | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| debt older than 180 days | +2 pp |
| debt between EUR 5,000 and 15,000 | +3 pp |
Where a percentage fee is not permitted
In Germany a fee tied to the result is restricted by statute and available only for claims up to a stated amount. In France and Italy a fee consisting solely of a share of the result is prohibited. In Hong Kong and Singapore the traditional rules on champerty restrict it. Where a percentage is not available we use a base fee with a result-related element and tell you so before you instruct us.
Our threshold
We take claims from EUR 5,000. Below that, the cost of doing the work properly exceeds what you would recover.
What we decline
- Debt below EUR 5,000, unless part of a portfolio from one client
- Arrears older than 36 months with no security and no identifiable assets
- Consumer debt
- Debtor in a jurisdiction with no working enforcement mechanism
- Any sanctions element that makes payment impossible
What we do not publish
Hourly rates, the cost of court and enforcement stages, and what we pay local counsel. Those depend entirely on the jurisdiction and the claim, and a published number would be misleading. You get a written quote before any stage starts.