Qamer Ghafoor
Chief Executive
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At Flint Bishop, our Debt Recovery Services provide end-to-end commercial debt recovery support, including:
The team acts for some of the UK’s largest brands and manages debt recovery and litigation requirements across regulated and non-regulated sectors.
We understand that effective recovery is about more than pursuing payment. It requires the right balance between creditor interests, customer circumstances, regulatory expectations and financial return. Our approach is designed to help clients recover more at an earlier stage where possible, reduce unnecessary litigation costs and support customer rehabilitation where appropriate.
With Debt Recovery Services delivered from teams in Birmingham, Derby, Leeds, Sheffield, Swansea and York, Flint Bishop supports businesses and organisations across England and Wales. Recognised as a leading provider of debt services in the UK, we combine operational scale with clear reporting, transparent strategy and a practical understanding of the sectors our clients operate in.
Whether you need support with early arrears, bulk collections, disputed debt, enforcement or a full outsourced recovery process, our Debt Recovery Services can help you understand the most appropriate next step. Contact our team today to discuss how we can support your recovery strategy.
Debt Services
Flint Bishop offers a comprehensive commercial debt recovery service, ranging from leading panel ‘DCA’ stage pre-legal bulk collections to cost-effective litigation.
Our Debt Services division has experienced phenomenal growth over the past 12 to 18 months, now employing over 150 full-time equivalents (FTEs). We have secured or extended third-party debt-related partnerships with several well-known UK brands across sectors such as energy, utilities, telecommunications, banking, financial services, and B2B commercial supply chains.
We have a proven track record of enhancing third-party collection results for our clients while professionally representing their brands, treating their customers fairly, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the process.
Our Debt Services team has built a respected national reputation for high-quality service delivery, evidenced by our numerous awards, accreditations, and commendations, along with exceptional client feedback.
Flint Bishop has received multiple awards, including three major accolades in the past year. Additionally, the firm is consistently ranked in the ‘Top Tier’ of The Legal 500 for both Debt Recovery and Litigation.
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Testimonial
“We selected Flint Bishop because of their extensive experience of recovering ‘live’ energy debt. They were able to quickly provide a tailored legal strategy and fair and transparent commercials, which allowed us to move forward with confidence. The results to date have been extremely successful and delivered over and above our revenue targets. The team interfaces directly with our CRM system which has assisted the query management process and helped to drive positive ROI. The overall support and continuous improvements from Flint Bishop are hallmarks of the relationship to date.”
Head of Debt & Commercial
“Flint Bishop has been a pivotal part of our debt strategy process. The knowledge and experience of their agents is second-to-none and their legal acumen gives me great confidence in the pre-legal and litigation process. Within just a few months their entire organisation has displayed a flexibility of approach and focus on results that ensures we are in a great position to build a successful, enduring relationship into the future.”
Credit Risk Manager
“Flint Bishop has proved to be a valuable part of our Credit Control process and their debt recovery results and returns have surpassed expectations. However, the results and returns are only a part of it, the relationship that has been built between our internal Litigation team and Flint Bishop is as solid as any I have seen between a client and external supplier.”
Credit Manager
“Flint Bishop has shown time and again that their dedication and effectiveness in collecting debt is of the highest quality. The Flint Bishop team is always on hand to support and offer further advice if required and they really do deliver to the highest of standards.”
Credit Manager
“We find Flint Bishop to be head and shoulders above the rest.”
“Flint Bishop specialises in bulk commercial debt recovery solutions, offering complete end-to-end collections solutions and single solution recovery options for large firms. The department has an enviable track record in the B2B utility industry where it acts for some of the largest energy suppliers in the UK providing both live and ceased debt recovery. “
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