Debt collection and enforcement
Collecting what you are owed, or defending against proceedings started against you.
Matters handled
- Enforcement proceedings with and without a court judgment
- Proceedings based on cheques and promissory notes
- Objections to payment orders and to signatures
- Cases to annul or remove a debtor’s objection
- Negative declaratory and restitution cases
- Attachment proceedings and third-party ownership claims
How it generally works
- We review the document and type of the claim.
- We choose the right enforcement route and start proceedings.
- If the debtor objects, the objection is resolved in court.
- We follow attachment and sale stages.
Useful documents to bring
- Contract, invoice, cheque or promissory note
- Payment order or notification, and the date it was served
- Payment records and correspondence
Common questions
I received a payment order. How much time do I have?
Seven days from service in general proceedings, five days for proceedings based on cheques or promissory notes. After that, the proceedings become final.
This page gives general information. Deadlines and conditions depend on the facts and on changes in the law.
Let’s talk through your situation
Other practice areas
Immigration and foreign nationals
Residence and work permits, citizenship, deportation decisions.
Family law and divorce
Uncontested and contested divorce, alimony, custody, division of property.
Criminal law
Representing suspects, defendants or victims in investigation and trial.
Employment law
Severance and notice pay, reinstatement, overtime and workplace accidents.
Inheritance law
Certificate of inheritance, renunciation, reserved shares and division.
Property and tenancy law
Eviction, rent determination, title deed and condominium disputes.
Commercial law and contracts
Drafting contracts, debt claims and shareholder disputes.