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Why is the billion-pound creative industry still prone to such poor payment practices?
The UK’s creative industry is worth around £115.9 billion annually, with the sector representing everything from music and arts, TV and film, IT and software, to advertising and marketing.
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A day in the life – with Escalate Associate Steve Rose
We recently caught up with our Associate Steve Rose about his work as a Collections Manager at Escalate, what his typical working day looks like, and his fondness for WWE wrestling…
Three predictions for bad debt recovery in 2021
Nearly a year into the pandemic, and many months of remote working later, we’re starting to see a chink of light on the horizon as the UK navigates its way out of lockdown.
Taking the emotion out of litigation – a lesson in being commercial, pragmatic and balanced
One of our most recent Escalate cases is a valuable lesson in what defines success in litigation. The definition of success varies for everyone, but having a balanced and pragmatic outlook are the common...
Bad debts, late payments and commercial disputes – have your say!
Today we launched our latest snapshot survey to help gauge how SMEs are dealing with the problem of commercial disputes, late payments and bad debts.
We are keen to quantify how...
Escalate and Jonathon Bray launch commercial litigation ‘department store-style concessions’ for law firms
Escalate, the multi-award winning law firm, has joined forces with Jonathon Bray Legal Services to provide law firms with an innovative alternative to setting up their own commercial litigation departments.
As part...
What is a Part 36 offer, and how are they used during the dispute resolution process?
A Part 36 offer to settle can be made during the dispute process by either the claimant or defendant. They can also be made in appeal proceedings, or prior to the commencement of court...
Avoiding the write-off trap – a new approach to dealing with late payments and ‘bad’ debts
By Chris Clay, Managing Partner
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What is Alternative Dispute Resolution and how can it benefit my business?
As part of our newly launched ‘Escalate Guide to…’ series, we’re exploring the legal terminology around dispute resolution, with the aim of making the law easier to understand. This week,...
Don’t write off a bad debt – recover it: why we launched Capitalise Recovery
It’s coming up to four months since our bad debt recovery service Capitalise Recovery was launched, in partnership with our partner firm Capitalise.
How Escalate resolved three financially ruinous commercial 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.
Discussing insolvency and saving failing businesses with Matt Howard – “It’s an emotional rollercoaster”
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’s advice to SMEs
The British business landscape for SMEs 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...
How can Escalate help ease the current liquidity & cashflow 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...
Responding to Coronavirus: How to protect your cashflow and unlock cash balance sheets
Bad debts, successful debt recovery and collaboration – Luke Venner Q&A
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:
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Resolving the issue of late payments – a must-read guide for SMEs
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 2020 Modern Law Awards last night.
Escalate was also highly commended in the 'Business...
Escalate shortlisted for another major award at LexisNexis Legal Awards
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...
Escalate’s New Year’s Resolutions and Mission Statement 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 we...
Escalate nets a hat-trick at the Modern Law Awards
Escalate has been shortlisted in three categories at the 2020 Modern Law Awards.
The business has been named a finalist for 'Innovation of the Year', 'Boutique Firm of the Year' and the...
Our year in review… How Escalate has helped SMEs resolve their disputes in 2019
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
Midlands-based accountancy firm and Escalate partner Dains is reporting considerable interest in dispute resolution from businesses at all stages of the automotive industry in the region. This is largely the result 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 -...
Q&A with Matt Howard of Price Bailey: “We’re excited about the possibilities for the future”
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...
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
Escalate nominated for Lloyds Bank National Business Awards 2019
Escalate has been shortlisted for ‘New Business of the Year’ at the 2019 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards.
The winner of this closely contested category will be announced at the awards ceremony,...
How Escalate Disputes 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 newsletter – Download the Summer 2019 edition
Welcome to the very first edition of the Escalate Newsletter - a roundup of our latest news, views and advice from the Escalate team.
In this edition we look at:
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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,...
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...
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 Pimento – the UK’s leading virtual marketing agency network
Escalate, the multi-award winning dispute resolution platform, has joined the Pimento marketing network as their exclusive dispute resolution support provider to all Pimento members.
Pimento is an independent network of 200 consultants and...
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 in Exeter, Torquay and...
A brighter future for SMEs facing commercial disputes
The start of the year often coincides with a spike in commercial disputes for SMEs, as businesses focus on cashflow and tidying up loose ends from the previous year.
We typically see a sharp increase in...
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...
Escalate completes clean sweep of legal honours at the British Legal Awards
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...
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...
Escalate wins a unique grand slam of legal and accountancy accolades at Law Society Excellence Awards
Escalate, the ground-breaking dispute resolution process for SMEs, won its third national award at the Law Society Excellence Awards last nights, completing a unique grand slam of major honours.
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