Debt Recovery and Legal Enforcement
Chasing payment through the courts is slow and often uneconomic, so the decisions made before that point matter most. This course covers the enforcement routes available and how to judge which debts are worth pursuing.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Deciding which debts are economic to pursue
- 02Letters of demand and pre action requirements
- 03Court process, default judgment and defended matters
- 04Execution, attachment and realising assets
- 05Debtors in business rescue, liquidation or sequestration
- 06Prescription, time limits and losing the right to claim
- 07Improving credit terms and security to prevent recurrence
What you will gain
- Assess whether a debt is worth pursuing legally
- Issue demands that comply with legal requirements
- Choose between the available recovery routes
- Understand judgment, execution and attachment
- Deal with debtors in business rescue or liquidation
- Improve terms and security to prevent future exposure
Who should attend
- Credit control and collections staff
- Finance managers
- Legal and contracts professionals
- Business owners pursuing unpaid invoices
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 24 to 25 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 1 to 2 Feb 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 12 to 13 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 28 to 29 Jun 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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