QDR Solicitors

What QDR Solicitors does

QDR Solicitors is a UK-based, specialist debt recovery law firm that collects outstanding debts on behalf of banks, building societies, financial institutions, and commercial businesses operating across finance, energy, utilities, logistics and general commerce. The firm is dual-regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA, practice number 560560) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA, FRN 721508) for debt collection and debt administration under the Consumer Credit Act 1974, and is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (Z2724050) as a GDPR-compliant data controller. It also subscribes to the Credit Services Association Code of Practice and operates from a registered office in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

The firm delivers a tiered service product spanning Letter Before Action, court proceedings, judgment in default, and enforcement, with an extended product line covering Parking Charge Notice collection. Its technology layer centres on a self-service online customer portal (myaccount.qdrsolicitors.com) — including registration, no-login quick payment, budget planner and repayment plan tools — built on WordPress with payment processing via Opayo (formerly Sage Pay) and web analytics through Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. The portal is complemented by direct telephone, email and written correspondence channels, plus curated free debt-advice referrals to UK charities including Citizens Advice, Money Helper, National Debtline, Step Change and Christians Against Poverty.

QDR's commercial model is professional services, charging usage-based indicative fees that range from £750 to £11,750+ per case (plus VAT) depending on matter stage and debt value, with defended or disputed claims billed hourly at £150-£350 per fee earner. Additional revenue is recovered through court fees, fixed recoverable costs, and disbursements such as barrister fees. The go-to-market is hybrid: enterprise relationship management for institutional B2B clients combined with inside-sales and inbound debtor engagement through the portal, phone, email, and Letter Before Action correspondence. The platform displays 11-50 employees, no disclosed external funding, and no parent or subsidiary relationships; ownership is independent and director-led.

Name

QDR Solicitors

Legal name

QDR Solicitors Limited

Website

https://qdrsolicitors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QDR Solicitors is a UK law firm that collects outstanding debts for banks, building societies, financial institutions, and commercial businesses across finance, energy, utilities and logistics, operating under dual SRA and FCA regulation via Letter Before Action, court proceedings and judgment services supported by an online customer portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Debt Recovery Services

NAICS

Activities Related to Credit Intermediation (5223)

SIC

Services-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies (7320)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Collection Agencies (Consumer) (FSAKAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Legal Collections Support (Pre-Lit, Litigation Admin, Judgment Recovery) (BPAAAEAH)

Keywords

• Debt recovery services
• Commercial debt collection
• Legal debt recovery
• Consumer credit collection
• Court enforcement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Debt Recovery Legal Fees: Legal fees charged for debt recovery services, including letter before action, issuing court proceedings, obtaining judgments, and defended/disputed claims. Fees vary based on seniority of lawyer (Paralegal to Partner) and stage of recovery process. Hourly rates range from £150 (Paralegal) to £350 (Partner) plus VAT.
2. Court Fees and Disbursements: Court fees and third-party costs (disbursements) passed through to clients, including court filing fees based on debt value (up to 5% for claims £10,001-£100,000), bailiff fees, and barrister fees (£750-£3,000 per day). These are recoverable from debtors in addition to the debt.
3. Fixed Recoverable Costs: Fixed recoverable fees added to claims and potentially recoverable from debtors. For example, up to £80 for claims up to £5,000, £100 for £5,001-£10,000 and £10,001-£100,000 claims.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

QDR Solicitors provides regulated legal debt recovery services on behalf of banks, building societies, financial institutions, and commercial businesses across England and Wales, covering Letter Before Action, court proceedings, judgment entry, and defended/disputed claim handling. A digital Online Customer Portal allows debtors (and clients) to register, view balances, make payments via Direct Debit, Debit Card or All Pay, set up repayment plans, and access a budget planner. The firm is dual-regulated by the SRA and FCA, adheres to the Credit Services Association Code of Practice, and also handles specialized Parking Charge Notice (PCN) collections.

Product overview

QDR Solicitors operates as a single unified offering comprising legal debt recovery services and an online customer portal. The core product is debt collection services for banks, building societies, financial institutions, and commercial businesses, encompassing Letter Before Action, court proceedings, judgment, and enforcement stages. The customer-facing Online Customer Portal (myaccount.qdrsolicitors.com) enables debtors to manage accounts, make payments, set up repayment plans, and use budget planning tools. Additional modules include Parking Charge Notice collection services and a customer stories platform showcasing debt resolution case studies. The company also provides free debt advice resources through partnerships with recognized UK charities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Debt Recovery Services End-to-end legal debt recovery service for creditor clients (banks, building societies, financial institutions, and commercial businesses), covering Letter Before Action demand letters, drafting and issuing court claims, obtaining judgment in default, and handling defended or disputed claims through to enforcement. Fees are usage-based and hourly, structured by stage of recovery and seniority of fee earner.
• QDR Online Customer Portal Self-service web portal at myaccount.qdrsolicitors.com that allows debtors and clients to register, view balances, make payments via Direct Debit/Debit Card/All Pay card, set up repayment plans, and use an integrated budget planner. A quick-pay option allows payments without account registration using reference number and surname.
• Parking Charge Notice (PCN) Collection Services Specialized debt collection service focused on Parking Charge Notices issued for breaches of private-land parking terms and conditions, including payment processing and appeal guidance for PCN disputes, accessible through the QDR customer portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Typical debt recovery timeframe: up to 20 weeks for individual debtors, up to 16 weeks for corporate debtors from LBA to Judgment in Default

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Credit Services Association (CSA)coreOthersQDR Solicitors adheres to the Credit Services Association Code of Practice, ensuring ethical, professional, and compliant debt collection services. CSA is the trade body for the debt collection industry in the UK.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lowell Group: One of the UK's largest credit management services companies, purchasing and collecting consumer debt on behalf of creditors. Adjacent incumbent with overlapping creditor clients but operating a debt purchase model rather than a pure legal collection model.
• PRA Group: Global non-bank financial services firm specializing in the purchase and collection of nonperforming loans. Larger scale incumbent serving UK creditors with debt purchase and servicing models comparable to QDR's creditor client base.
• Marston Holdings: UK provider of enforcement, debt recovery, and integrated services to government and commercial clients. Larger incumbent with overlapping creditor services and stronger scale advantages.
• Weightmans LLP: Large UK full-service law firm with a significant recoveries and financial services litigation practice. Competes with QDR on regulated debt recovery mandates but as part of a broader legal services portfolio.
• Hoist Finance UK: European debt buyer and servicer with significant UK operations, collecting on portfolios acquired from banks and consumer credit lenders. Adjacent incumbent serving similar creditor clients with a portfolio purchase model.
• DWF Group: Global legal services business with established debt recovery and financial services litigation capabilities. Larger scale incumbent providing comparable creditor-side recovery services alongside broader legal offerings.

Direct peers

• Moriarty Law Solicitors: Specialist UK debt recovery law firm offering legal services to banks, lenders, and commercial clients. Comparable to QDR in legal debt recovery model and creditor target market.
• Credit Connect Group (CCJ Enforcement): UK specialist in judgment enforcement and debt recovery for individuals and businesses. Comparable in providing legal-led debt recovery services with creditor-side mandates.
• BW Legal Services: UK law firm specializing in debt recovery and enforcement on behalf of financial institutions and commercial creditors. Directly comparable to QDR in legal model, creditor client base, and regulated debt recovery services.
• David Rubin & Co Solicitors: UK debt recovery solicitors serving banks, building societies and commercial clients with a legal-led model. Closely comparable to QDR in target segments and dual-regulator positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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