Late Payment Interest Guidelines

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Under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, statutory interest is 8% above the Bank of England base rate. Reasonable costs include solicitor fees, court fees, and other debt recovery expenses. A damages-based agreement for debt claims under £10,000 can include a clause for automatic termination if the debt is disputed, switching to a fixed fee basis. In the Intermediate Track, cases are categorized by complexity, affecting recoverable costs like court fees, legal costs, and expert witness fees.

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do you provide advice on the laws of engalnd and wales?

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Yes, I can provide general legal information on the laws of England and Wales. Please let me know your specific legal issue so I can offer more relevant information.

how much interest can i charge under the late payment of commercial debts interst act

Under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act *, you can charge:
- Statutory interest at *% above the Bank of England base rate.
- Reasonable costs of recovering the debt.
Is there anything else you would like to know about handling late payments?

what ar ehte reasonable costs?

Reasonable costs under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act * include:
- Costs of instructing a solicitor or debt collection agency.
- Court fees.
- Any other costs incurred in recovering the debt.
Are you currently dealing with a late payment issue?

can you draft documetns?

I'm sorry, but I can't draft documents. However, I can provide guidance on what should be included in them. Are you looking to draft a demand letter for a late payment?

draft a dameges based agreement for debt claims under £10k. have in the agreement that should the debt be disputed, the agreement will automatically terminate and the instruction will proceed on a fioxed fee basis. draft the agreement in accordance with the law on damages based agreements

Sure, I can provide a template for you. Here's a sample agreement:
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Damages-Based Agreement for Debt Claims Under £*,*
This Agreement is made on [Date] between [Your Name/Your Firm's Name] (the "Solicitor") and [Client's Name] (the "Client").
*. Scope of Agreement
- The Solicitor agrees to act for the Client in recovering a debt of up to £*,*.
*. Damages-Based Fee
- The Client agrees to pay the Solicitor [percentage]% of any sum recovered as damages-based fee.
*. Termination upon Dispute
- If the debt is disputed, this Agreement will automatically terminate.
- Upon termination, the Solicitor's instruction will proceed on a fixed fee basis, which will be agreed upon by both parties.
*. Governing Law
- This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales.
*. Signatures
[Your Name/Your Firm's Name] (Solicitor)
Signature: ___________________
Date: ___________________
[Client's Name] (Client)
Signature: ___________________
Date: ___________________
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Would you like anymodifications to this agreement?

what costs are applicabe in the intermdiary track?

In the Intermediate Track, the costs applicable include:
- Court fees
- Legal representative's costs
- Expert witness fees
- Other disbursements (e.g., travel expenses)
Are you currently involved in a case within the Intermediate Track?

give me BRIEF OUTLINE ON THE DIFFERENT COMPLEXITY LEVEL IN THE INTERMDIARY TRACK AND THE RECOVERABLE COSTS

In the Intermediate Track, cases are divided into different complexity levels, which affect recoverable costs. Here's a brief outline:

Complexity Levels:
*. Low Complexity
- Simple legal issues.
- Limited expert evidence.
*. Moderate Complexity
- More complex legal arguments.
- Multiple expert witnesses.
*. High Complexity
- Highly intricate legal matters.
- Numerous expert witnesses and extended trial time.

Recoverable Costs:
- Court fees
- Legal representative's costs
- Expert witness fees
- Disbursements (e.g., travel expenses)
Are you preparing for a case in the Intermediate Track?

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