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A statutory demand response pack in Ireland helps companies respond to a statutory demand for payment of a debt. This Statutory Demand Response Pack provides professionally drafted, Ireland-specific documents, aligned to the Companies Act 2014 and tailored to your situation. It is suitable for companies and directors who have received a demand and need to act quickly, with the fee agreed on application. This service is not a substitute for full legal representation in contested commercial litigation; for complex M&A or high-value disputes, contact us for a tailored quote.
What’s included
- Document(s) drafted under Irish law and Companies Registration Office (CRO) practice
- One round of review and tailoring against your specific commercial situation
- Plain-English guidance notes for your board or management team
- Delivered by email once your details are received
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Companies served with a statutory demand
- Directors who dispute the debt claimed
- Companies seeking time to pay or a settlement
- Businesses concerned about a winding-up petition
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then prepare your document(s) or report from the details you return, with one round of review and tailoring against your commercial situation.
- Your document(s) or report and plain-English guidance notes are delivered by email.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a statutory demand response cost in Ireland?
Fees for work of this kind are typically set on application: a solicitor would typically confirm the fee once the matter has been reviewed and before any work begins. Any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply.
What is a statutory demand?
It is a formal demand for payment of a debt.
What if the debt is disputed?
A genuine dispute on substantial grounds should be raised promptly and in writing. The pack helps you respond properly.
For more on debt and insolvency, see our Debt & Insolvency in Ireland guide.
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