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No cure no pay for undisputed claims. Fixed price for disputed invoices. One point of contact from start to finish. Client doesn't pay? MKBjuristen collects undisputed claims between €1,500 and €25,000 on a no cure no pay basis. If the claim is disputed, we handle it as a legal dispute — at a fixed price, without changing firms. If we don't collect anything, you pay us nothing.
- We worked for, among others:
Outstanding invoice? Have it assessed first to determine the appropriate course of action.
If the claim is undisputed, a no cure no pay arrangement may be possible. If there is a defense, we will pursue the legal route.
Sound familiar?
Many debt collection cases begin with a simple outstanding invoice. The risk arises when payment is not received, the customer fails to respond, or only raises a substantive objection late in the process.
Your customer does not pay the invoice
The payment deadline has passed. Reminders have had no effect. You want action without further delay.
The customer suddenly disputes the invoice
After delivery, the customer claims that the work was not good or that the agreements were different. You do not know if that is correct.
You want to apply pressure without acting incorrectly
A formal demand must be legally sound. Intervening too harshly or suspending performance too early can weaken your position.
You doubt whether litigation is worthwhile
First, it must be clear whether your evidence is strong enough and whether the debtor has recourse.
Your debtor is threatening to go bankrupt
You want to secure your claim before the debtor transfers their assets or becomes insolvent.
The longer payment is delayed, the greater the chance that a dispute will arise regarding agreements, delivery, proof, or inability to pay.
What would you like to know more about?
An outstanding invoice may require various follow-up steps. Below you will find the most important components of the collection process.
Why MKBjuristen and not a debt collection agency?
A debt collection agency can send reminders and make phone calls. However, as soon as a debtor continues to refuse, an ordinary debt collection agency loses all legal leverage. The case is then transferred to a lawyer — resulting in delays, double costs, and a loss of effectiveness.
MKBjuristen works differently. We are a law firm with direct lines to specialized lawyers. We initiate the out-of-court process ourselves and, where necessary, immediately engage a lawyer for provisional attachment, summons, or bankruptcy petition — without transfer to a third
party, without delay, and without you having to switch contact persons.
Moreover, a letter from a specialized legal firm makes a greater impression on a debtor than a letter from a standard collection agency. The signal is clear: you are serious.
No cure no pay: when does it apply?
We work on a no cure no pay basis for undisputed B2B business claims between €1,500 and €25,000 against debtors established in the Netherlands. You only pay upon a result. If we do not collect anything, you pay us nothing.
No cure no pay works best if:
– the invoice is not disputed on substance
– the assignment has demonstrably been carried out and invoiced
– there is no active counterclaim or set-off involved
– the debtor is established in the Netherlands and offers recourse
For claims under €1,500, we refer you to a regular collection agency. For claims exceeding €25,000, we will discuss a tailored approach.
Disputed claim: fixed price, no hourly rate
Is your debtor raising a substantive defense? Then this is no longer a standard collection case, but a legal dispute. At most firms, you then switch to an hourly rate — without clarity regarding the final costs.
At MKBjuristen, things work differently. Even with disputed claims, we work on a fixed price whenever possible:
determining the legal position, drafting the right letter, negotiating, or litigating. No hourly rate surprises,
no switching firms.
From formal demand to execution: the entire process
We manage the entire debt collection process without transferring it to third parties.
In the out-of-court process, we send demand letters on behalf of our firm, consult with the debtor, and negotiate payment or a payment arrangement.
If out-of-court settlement is unsuccessful, we immediately engage a specialized lawyer for summons, provisional attachment, or bankruptcy application. You remain with MKBjuristen — we coordinate the subsequent steps.
Which approach suits your claim?
Not every outstanding invoice requires the same route. We distinguish between undisputed collection, disputed claims, settlements, and more severe collection measures.
Amicable collection
No cure, no payFor suitable, undisputed business claims where your client is required to pay and raises no substantive defense.
- No result, no costs for our work
- Targeted formal notice and active follow-up
- Recover collection costs where possible
Disputed claim
Fixed rateIf your client raises a substantive objection to the invoice, delivery, agreement, or work, we first assess the position and evidence.
- Review of invoice, contract, and correspondence
- Advice on chances of success and evidentiary position
- Fixed price in advance where possible
Settlement or payment arrangement
Fixed rateWhen enforcing payment through consultation is wiser than litigation, we assist with negotiation and documentation.
- Strategy and negotiation
- Record payment arrangement
- Preventing unnecessary escalation
Proceedings, seizure or bankruptcy
CustomizationIf payment is not received and the claim is legally strong enough, we will assess more severe collection measures.
- Debt collection procedure or summary proceedings
- Preservative or executory attachment
- Bankruptcy application where appropriate
This is how our debt collection approach works
We do not blindly initiate proceedings. First, we determine whether the claim is suitable for amicable collection or if a legal dispute exists.
Assess claim
We review the invoice, agreement, general terms and conditions, correspondence, and any disputes — and determine whether a no cure no pay arrangement or a fixed price applies.
Choose route
We determine whether out-of-court collection is sufficient or if legal steps are necessary — and engage a lawyer immediately where needed.
Take action
We send a demand letter on behalf of our firm, negotiate payment or a payment arrangement, or coordinate the legal proceedings.
Payment or next step
We follow up on payments and advise on execution, attachment, or bankruptcy applications — without transfer to third parties.
Experiences with our debt collection assistance
After multiple reminders, payment remained outstanding. MKB Juristen sent a clear letter to the debtor and quickly took up the case.
We did not want a standard collection agency because the client suddenly objected. The case was first legally reviewed and then settled properly.
Clear communication, prompt follow-up, and clarity regarding the approach upfront. Exactly what you need when you have rent arrears.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I submit a debt collection request on a no cure no pay basis?
For undisputed business-to-business claims between €1,500 and €25,000 against debtors established in the Netherlands. The invoice must be due and payable, the assignment demonstrably executed, and there must be no substantive defense or counterclaim.
What is the difference between SME lawyers and a regular debt collection agency?
A standard debt collection agency can send reminders but lacks legal clout. As soon as a debtor continues to refuse to pay, the case must be transferred to a lawyer. MKBjuristen is a law firm with direct lines to specialized lawyers. We initiate the process ourselves and, where necessary, immediately engage a lawyer for attachment, summons, or bankruptcy filing — without you having to switch contact persons.
What if my client disputes the invoice?
In that case, we treat the matter not as ordinary debt collection but as a legal dispute. We assess the agreement, invoice, correspondence, general terms and conditions, and evidentiary position — and advise on the strongest next step. We do this for a fixed price, not on an hourly basis.
Can I also have a payment arrangement formalized?
Yes. If payment suddenly fails or is commercially undesirable, we negotiate a payment arrangement and record it as legally binding.
When is provisional attachment useful?
In the event of indications that a debtor is attempting to transfer assets or in the case of impending bankruptcy, we immediately engage a lawyer for provisional attachment — as only a lawyer is authorized to do so. We coordinate the action, and you remain with MKBjuristen.
When is litigation advisable?
When your claim is legally strong, the evidence is in order, and the debtor offers recourse. We provide you with an honest upfront assessment of the chances, costs, and turnaround time — and engage the right lawyer for the proceedings.
What if the debtor goes bankrupt?
In the event of the debtor's bankruptcy, you can submit your claim to the trustee. We guide you through this process and, where necessary, engage a lawyer for the legal steps.
Can I also file for rent collection?
Yes. We also handle rent arrears from commercial tenants via the out-of-court collection process and, where necessary, engage a lawyer for the judicial phase.
Submit collection
Please include your outstanding invoice, agreement, and correspondence. We will assess whether the case is suitable for no cure no pay collection or if a legal assessment is required first.
- Include the outstanding invoice
- Add agreement, order confirmation, or general terms and conditions
- Add reminders and correspondence with the debtor
- We assess whether a no cure no pay basis is possible
- In the event of a dispute, we will discuss the legal course of action and the fixed rate
