NEWS AND VIEWS
Don’t write off a bad debt – recover it: why we launched Capitalise Recovery
It’s coming up to four months since Capitalise Recovery was launched, in partnership with our partner firm Capitalise.
Capitalise provides...
Three cases where Escalate resolved financially ruinous disputes for clients
Escalate Co-founder Nick Harvey recently took part in a webinar around business resilience with partner firm PKF Littlejohn, which covered the subjects of resolving commercial disputes, recovering bad debts, and the responsibilities...
Covid insolvency changes – help or hinderance?
The UK government has announced changes to insolvency law with the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020, which is designed to protect businesses affected by Covid-19.
Dealing with bumps in the road – pursuing a commercial dispute
All businesses will at some point experience issues with suppliers, bad debts or stand-offs with other important stakeholders, and this is likely to be exacerbated by the impact of Coronavirus.
“It’s an emotional rollercoaster as well as a legal, practical and commercial one” – Matt Howard of Price Bailey discusses his role as Head of Insolvency
Last month one of Escalate’s key advocates and supporters Matt Howard spoke to Norwich based Future Radio 107.8FM, about his role at partner firm Price Bailey.
As...
Escalate and Capitalise launch ‘Capitalise Recovery’ to tackle SME bad debt
Escalate, the multi-award-winning commercial dispute and bad debt resolution service, has teamed up with adviser-led funding platform Capitalise.com to proactively help SMEs affected by the fallout from the Coronavirus...
“Now is the time to get your affairs in order” – Nick Harvey of Escalate’s advice to SMEs during the coronavirus crisis
The British business landscape is changing by the day at the moment, as the Coronavirus pandemic plays out across the world. Many companies have swiftly adapted and pivoted their business models and production lines...
How can Escalate help ease the current liquidity squeeze?
Escalate co-founder Nick Harvey recently took part in a ‘Toolkit for Tough Times’ webinar organised by specialist business lending platform and Escalate partner firm Capitalise.
During the webinar, Nick provided invaluable...
Management Today Award for Escalate Reinforces its Ground-Breaking Role in Supporting UK SMEs
Escalate, the commercial dispute and bad debt resolution service for SMEs, has been named the winner in the ‘NextGen Banking, Finance, & Business Services’ category at the inaugural Management Today Next...
Looking for investment – securing business funding during the coronavirus crisis
Outstanding debts on an SME’s balance sheet not only restrict the company’s cashflow but can also significantly reduce the amount of money that it can borrow. At a...
Insolvency rules to be relaxed – but cash remains king
The government announced over the weekend proposed changes to the UK’s insolvency regime in response to the disruption caused by coronavirus.
The new rules focus on four areas, with the aim of minimising the risk of...
Stephens Scown joins Escalate dispute resolution platform
Renowned South West based law firm Stephens Scown has become the latest professional services firm to join Escalate, the ground-breaking commercial dispute resolution process for SMEs.
Stephens Scown is the first large law firm in...
Responding to Coronavirus: Unlocking Cash From Your Balance Sheet
The uncertainty of the current situation surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting businesses in a number of different ways. Despite the support offered by the Chancellor in last week’s...
“It’s about fostering a more joined-up approach” Q&A with Luke Venner of Bishop Fleming
Bishop Fleming recently celebrated its centenary year and is one of the Top 30 chartered accountancy and advisory firms in the UK. The firm first started working with Escalate a...
Escalate News – Download the Spring 2020 Edition
The Spring 2020 edition of Escalate News is now out and available to download. Containing a round up of our latest news and advice from the Escalate team, this issue looks in-depth at:
- ...
How can we tackle late payments?
The issue of late payments and other unresolved commercial disputes is rarely out of the news at the moment. And for good reason.
Accounting software provider Xero estimates that SMEs have £131 billion tied up in...
Escalate wins ‘Innovation of the Year’ at the Modern Law Awards
Escalate, the ground breaking dispute and bad debt resolution service, was named 'Innovation of the Year' at the Modern Law Awards last night.
This is the latest prestigious award won by the...
Escalate shortlisted for another major award
Escalate, the ground breaking dispute and bad debt resolution service, has been shortlisted in the prestigious LexisNexis Legal Awards 2020. The business was chosen by judges as a finalist for the ‘Award...
A New Year’s mission for us and A New Year’s Resolution for SMEs
Towards the end of last year, Escalate was recognised as one of the top 10 most innovative and exciting new businesses in the UK. As part of the judging process, we had to explain who...
Escalate nets a hat-trick at the Modern Law Awards
Escalate has been shortlisted in three categories at the Modern Law Awards.
The business has been named a finalist for 'Innovation of the year', 'Boutique firm of the year' and the 'Business...
Our year in review…
The year ending 30 September 2019, our second full year of trading, saw us continue to build on our successes and further demonstrate the growth capacity of our business model. With high demand from UK SMEs...
Chris Clay’s blog – An Escalate Story
I wanted to share a real Escalate story with you. It follows a typical dispute theme, but with a few twists to allow me to raise some hypothetical questions. The questions are all rhetorical and highlight...
New research reveals ‘significant and detrimental’ impact of commercial disputes on SMEs
96% of small and medium sized businesses in the UK regularly experience commercial disputes, according to new research released today by dispute resolution specialist, Escalate.
The research also...
Dispute resolution in the automotive sector
What can your business do when supply chains come under pressure?
Midlands-based accountancy firm and Escalate partner Dains is reporting considerable interest in dispute resolution from businesses at all stages of...
Escalate is hiring
Escalate, the multi-award-winning dispute resolution business, is recruiting for Business Managers and a Marketing Executive.
To support our current Escalate partners, and to grow the Escalate network further, we are currently recruiting for Escalate Business Managers...
Herts Chamber & Escalate to run first event around cash flow management – 5th November 2019
Escalate have teamed up with Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce, together with partner firms ArchOver and Price Bailey for a new event -...
“We’re excited about the possibilities for the future” Q&A with Matt Howard of Price Bailey
Matt Howard is a partner at accountancy firm Price Bailey in Norwich. He has been working with Escalate for over two years, and now shares his inside knowledge on how the process is...
Construction Retentions – it’s time for change
The construction retention is open to abuse, and contractors are potentially missing out on millions of pounds of unpaid invoices.
Bill Bordill, a director at Escalate partner firm Decipher, explains...
Escalate nominated for ‘New Business of the Year’
Escalate has been shortlisted for ‘New business of the year’ at the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards.
The winner of this closely contested category will be announced at the awards ceremony, which...
How Escalate is partnering with the lending community
Tidying up your balance sheet can help your business secure finance
Escalate has recently been developing closer links with a number of lenders and fintech businesses to help their clients pro-actively manage their cashflow. Leading...
Escalate News – Download the Summer 2019 edition
Welcome to the very first edition of the Escalate News - a roundup of our latest news, views and advice from the Escalate team.
In this edition we look at:
- Standing...
Escalate welcomes new BEIS reforms to end poor payment practice, but advises there is still work to be done
New measures were today announced by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to clamp down on poor payment practices, which affect thousands of businesses throughout the UK.
The Government...
Norfolk Chambers partners with Escalate & local firms to launch new member service
Norfolk Chambers of Commerce have partnered with regional accountancy and law firms Price Bailey LLP and Ashtons Legal to deliver a new member service, which will give...
Ashtons Legal joins Escalate dispute resolution platform
Award-winning East Anglian law firm Ashtons Legal has become the latest leading professional services business to join Escalate, the ground-breaking commercial dispute resolution process for SMEs.
Ashtons Legal has offices in Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Ipswich...
UHY Hacker Young joins Escalate dispute resolution platform
UHY Hacker Young in the North West, one of the region’s leading accountancy firms, has become the latest professional services business to join Escalate, the ground-breaking commercial dispute resolution process for SMEs.
Escalate joins UK’s leading virtual marketing agency network
Escalate, the multi-award winning dispute resolution platform, has joined the Pimento marketing network.
Escalate is now the exclusive dispute resolution support provider to all Pimento members.
Pimento is an independent network of 200 consultants and agencies...
Kitsons joins Escalate dispute resolution platform
Devon law firm Kitsons has become the latest leading professional services business to join Escalate, the ground-breaking commercial dispute resolution process for SMEs.
Kitsons has offices...
A brighter future for SMEs facing commercial disputes
The start of the year often coincides with a spike in commercial disputes, as businesses focus on cashflow and tidying up loose ends from the previous year.
We typically see a sharp increase in cases for...
Bishop Fleming joins Escalate dispute resolution platform
Accountancy firm Bishop Fleming has become the latest leading professional services business to join Escalate, the ground-breaking commercial dispute resolution process for SMEs.
Bishop Fleming has over 340 staff across offices in Bath,...
Escalate completes clean sweep of legal honours
Escalate, the ground-breaking dispute resolution process for SMEs, was awarded the hotly contested ‘Legal Services Innovation Award’ at the prestigious British Legal Awards last night – completing an unprecedented clean sweep of the major national legal...
Dains joins Escalate dispute resolution platform
Leading accountancy practice Dains has become the latest professional services business to join Escalate, the ground-breaking commercial dispute resolution process for SMEs.
Dains specialises in supporting growing and owner managed businesses in the Midlands,...
Escalate wins the grand slam
Escalate, the ground-breaking dispute resolution process for SMEs, has won its third national award, completing a unique grand slam of major honours.
Escalate was awarded ‘Excellence in Business Development’ at the Law Society Excellence...
Escalate shortlisted for two more prestigious awards
Escalate, the ground-breaking dispute resolution process, been shortlisted in two categories at the Law Society’s prestigious Excellence Awards, the highest accolade for legal businesses in England and Wales.
Escalate – which was previously named...
Join our award-winning team
Escalate is growing – can you help?
To support our current Escalate partners, and to continue to grow the Escalate network further, we are looking to recruit two relationship managers in the following areas:
- Lending...
MemNet signs up to award-winning dispute resolution process
MemNet – one of the leading networking groups for membership organisations, associations and charities – has signed up as a partner of the award-winning Escalate dispute resolution process.
This means that all of MemNet’s...
Escalate Wins Major Collaboration Award
Escalate, the ground-breaking commercial dispute resolution process, has been named ‘Best Collaboration Initiative’ in The Lawyer Awards 2018.
This is the second national award that Escalate has won in the past 12 months, having...
New partnership broadens scope of Escalate dispute resolution service
Credit management and debt collection consultancy, My Debt Recovery, has become the latest leading professional services business to join Escalate, the ground-breaking commercial dispute resolution process for SMEs.
Escalate helps SMEs to achieve a...
Escalate honoured at prestigious legal awards
Escalate, the ground-breaking commercial dispute resolution process for SMEs, has been recognised at the prestigious Legal Week Innovation Awards.
The process was highly commended by judges in the ‘Future of Legal Services Innovation –...
Menzies joins Escalate dispute resolution platform
Escalate, the ground-breaking commercial dispute resolution process for SMEs, has been recognised at the prestigious Legal Week Innovation Awards.
The process was highly commended by judges in the ‘Future of Legal Services Innovation –...
ESCALATE SHORTLISTED FOR TWO MORE PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
Following its success at the British Accountancy Awards last autumn, Escalate, the ground-breaking commercial dispute resolution process for SMEs, has now also been recognised in two prestigious legal awards.
Escalate was developed by a...
Find a partner, or get in touch with us
Contact us or one of our authorised partner firms to find out how we can help you.
Our registered address:
Exchange Station, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool,
L2 2QP
Escalate Law Limited
Company No: 10381993