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Local Authority Recoveries
A trusted partner
Solutions for business rates collections and problematic cases
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Pilot Project
Why not get started with
a 3-month trial pilot project.
As the leading team in the country dealing with local authority revenues, we will help you improve collections. We are recognised for our expertise in business rates and council tax, whether that be collections or specialist advice on ratings and avoidance issues.
We start with a careful and forensic look at each case – then we come up with a strategy to get a swift and successful recovery, whilst protecting your reputation.
NDR Regional Forums
We run regional NDR forums around the country to help local authorities come together and tackle common issues with non-payment. Collection of Non Domestic Rates (NDR) is a higher priority than ever before as local authorities edge closer to full retention and instances of fraud and avoidance are on the increase. With local authorities often facing the same problems, sometimes from the same businesses, it’s time for a new approach.
- Updates from Greenhalgh Kerr on ongoing current avoidance matters
- Feedback and tips on handling some of the most common avoidance schemes
- Opportunities for individuals to discuss ‘specific problem cases’ to see if these occur in any other Authority
- Advice and assistance with any collection and insolvency related issues arising whether these relate to NDR or Council Tax
Find your nearest NDR, Avoidance & Collections Forum:
Yorkshire
Spring 2023
North West
Spring 2023
Essex
Spring 2023
Norfolk
Spring 2023
West Midlands
Spring 2023
South East
Spring 2023
South West
Spring 2023
Thames Valley
Spring 2023
London
Spring 2023
North East
Spring 2023
We consider the judgment of Mr Justice Swift in Agba v Luton Borough Council [2020] WLUK 59 which serves as a timely reminder on this point.
We acted for a local authority who had instructed us to recover sums in excess of £50,000 in respect of liability orders awarded for unpaid business rates.
Property owners held liable after evidence given at trial deemed “wholly unsatisfactory” and a “skeletal mess”
The Landlord claims there's a lease in place. The Tenant claims they served notice to quit. Who was liable?
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An unusual case of tenants who did not want to leave the property they had themselves driven to dereliction.
Key Contacts
Richard Kerr
In 2003 Richard teamed up with fellow litigator Ian Greenhalgh, becoming a partner in 2006, and helped to grow the firm into the practice it is today. Clients appreciate his down to earth approachability, strong technical knowledge and results focused approach to litigation.
Annara Rodger
Annara has over 20 years’ experience in the enforcement and recovery sector. She heads our Local Authority collections team. Her hands on approach with NDR and council tax cases ensures quick recoveries whilst maintaining the reputation of the firm’s council clients.
Alex Worthington
Alex completed his law degree at Queens’ College, Cambridge and joined Greenhalgh Kerr in 2017. He is now employed as Counsel and practices in each of the firm’s core business areas; Local Government Finance, Asset Finance, Insolvency and Landlord & Tenant.
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