recovery of a foreign debt

[George2009]

I have a problem getting a client based in Armenia to pay an outstanding debt that, despite regular reminders, remains unpaid. The sum involved and quality of the work is not in dispute and the debt is more than £10K. The work we have undertaken involves the facilitation of their product access to the EU marketplace. They have paid previously a separate invoice for similar and related work but are refusing to pay the current invoice without grounds other than their eluded to "cash flow" problems.
Our solicitor won't take action as the debtor is outside the UK/EU.
Any advice please.

 

[Mark T Jones]

You'd need to speak with legal/collections people in Armenia. Unless by a tiny off-chance you find someone here who is familiar with both the legal system and culture over there.

In reality I fear it will be a write-off with the cost of collections quickly exceeding £10k. Do you have any leverage?

 

[Frank Wessely]

Hi @George2009

If it would help I can introduce you to a lawyer that I use for debt recovery in the UK and overseas. He works on a commission basis. For example, I recently used him to recover monies from a debtor based in Serbia.

Thanks.

 

[Elliot Green]

I have a problem getting a client based in Armenia to pay an outstanding debt that, despite regular reminders, remains unpaid. The sum involved and quality of the work is not in dispute and the debt is more than £10K. The work we have undertaken involves the facilitation of their product access to the EU marketplace. They have paid previously a separate invoice for similar and related work but are refusing to pay the current invoice without grounds other than their eluded to "cash flow" problems.
Our solicitor won't take action as the debtor is outside the UK/EU.
Any advice please.

Perhaps consider speaking to Sterling Debt Recovery who address overseas debts.