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Debt Recovery: Someone can’t pay me – can I bankrupt them?
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Published 1 January 2021
Debt Recovery: Someone can’t pay me – can I bankrupt them?
The short answer is yes – but only where there isn’t a dispute as to the debt; and there is still a process to follow.
You should also consider if bankruptcy is likely to get you paid at a proportionate cost, other options are available. Our debt recovery team can provide you with details of all of the options and costs of the same.
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