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Six stages from invoice to wire transfer.

No black box. Here is exactly what happens to your file, how long each stage typically takes, and what we need from you at each step.

01

Free debt audit

You send the invoice set, contract/PO, delivery documents (B/L, POD), and correspondence. We check documentation strength, limitation periods, debtor status and solvency signals. You receive a written go / no-go with reasoning.

24–48 hours · you provide: documents
02

Investigation & asset tracing

Corporate registries, directors, litigation and insolvency history, property records, banking intelligence where lawful. Output: an asset map that tells us whether a judgment would be worth the paper.

3–7 days · you provide: anything else you know
03

Demand & negotiation

Local counsel issues a formal demand in the debtor's language, on local letterhead, citing local law — a very different signal from another email from the creditor. Instalment schedules are structured with default triggers and personal guarantees where obtainable.

2–6 weeks · most cooperative files end here
04

Litigation in the debtor's jurisdiction

Claim filed in the venue of the debtor's assets. We brief local counsel, manage evidence translation and legalization, and report monthly. You sign a limited power of attorney; you do not fly anywhere.

2–9 months typical · venue-dependent
05

Enforcement

Garnishments, writs of seizure, charging orders, examination of the debtor under oath, insolvency pressure. The stage where judgments become money — and where most home-grown claims die for lack of local follow-through.

1–6 months · asset map from stage 02 pays off here
06

Remittance & closing statement

Recovered funds clear through our client trust account. You receive the principal less the agreed success fee, with a full closing statement, within ten business days of clearance.

≤ 10 business days · full documentation
Case law library

What moves a file fast

  • Original signed contract or PO trail
  • Proof of delivery (B/L, POD, signed receipt)
  • Any debtor communication acknowledging the debt
  • Partial-payment history — gold in court
Realistic Expectations

Typical end-to-end timelines

Honest ranges, quoted per file in the audit. Beware anyone who promises faster before reading your documents.

VenuePre-litigation resolutionLitigated outcomeNotes
Canada3–8 weeks4–10 monthsOntario fastest; garnishment available early
United States4–10 weeks6–14 monthsStrong settlement culture; venue rules vary by state
United Kingdom3–6 weeks4–9 monthsStatutory demand is a powerful lever
European Union4–10 weeks6–18 monthsEPO for uncontested claims; local pace varies widely
Australia / NZ3–8 weeks5–12 monthsStatutory demand concentrates minds
Latin America6–14 weeks12–36 monthsAsset preservation first; patience priced into fees
FAQ
The debtor is in a country you don't list. Can you still help?
Often, yes — through arbitral award enforcement under the New York Convention or through our extended referral network. The free audit will tell you honestly whether we are the right instrument or who is.
Do I need to travel or appear anywhere?
No. A limited power of attorney lets local counsel act for you. In rare cases a video deposition is requested — we prepare you for it.
My documents are in Chinese / Russian / Spanish. Is that a problem?
No. We work in the language of your documents and handle certified translation for court. Our case managers speak English, Mandarin and Russian.
What if the debtor declares bankruptcy mid-file?
We file your claim in the insolvency proceedings immediately and monitor the estate. Secured-position strategies are discussed before litigation, not after.
Free Debt Audit

The older the debt, the less time you have.

Limitation periods tick quietly in every jurisdiction. Send us the invoice, the contract, and the debtor's name — we'll tell you within 24–48 hours whether the debt is collectible and what it would take.

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