
Trade receivables stuck for over a year
Trade receivables stuck for over a year
The situation
A manufacturer was owed several invoices from a distributor who kept promising payment “next month.” Informal visits produced nothing. The limitation period was approaching, and management did not know whether to sue, settle, or write off the debt.
How we approach it
We mapped each invoice, interest/penalty clauses, and available security. We sent a lawyer’s demand letter, proposed a restructuring with partial immediate payment, and prepared a court claim with evidence of delivery so the limitation clock would not run out.
Possible outcome
The debtor signed a repayment schedule with post-dated commitments. A large first installment cleared; remaining amounts were monitored under the agreement, with lawsuit ready if default resumed.


