Apr 22, 2025
A UK-based technology recruitment firm provided candidate placement services to a US-based cybersecurity company under a signed agreement. The work was completed and the invoices issued in full, totalling $35,050.00. However, despite contractual obligations and successful placements, the client delayed payment and eventually disputed a portion of the fees—specifically contesting the second candidate's validity and rejecting associated collection costs.
With the matter dragging on for months and payment still outstanding, the recruitment firm turned to Payfor Ltd to step in and bring it to resolution.
Recovery proceedings began in July 2023. Payfor Ltd promptly reached out to the cybersecurity company’s finance leadership and began negotiating on the basis of the signed agreement. While the debtor accepted part of the liability, they objected to the total figure, citing internal confusion and service-related disagreements. A proposed settlement of just $13,000.00 was initially offered—significantly below the invoiced amount.
Negotiations became increasingly tense. Both sides raised the possibility of legal action, and commercial pressure mounted. Internally, the recruitment firm debated whether pursuing litigation would be financially viable or strategically wise.
After extended discussions and careful consideration of the practical and legal limitations, the parties reached a final settlement of $14,300.00 in August 2023. Though less than half the original claim, the recruitment firm agreed to the terms, choosing a guaranteed resolution over the uncertain costs and delays of a drawn-out legal battle.
Payfor Ltd facilitated the payment plan and confirmed closure once the final instalment was received. The case was resolved without the need for litigation, though not without compromise.
This case highlights the inherent complexities of recruitment-based B2B debts. Even when clear contracts exist, earlier compromises or service disputes can impact enforceability. Payfor Ltd’s involvement provided both clarity and leverage in navigating a contentious claim—securing a pragmatic outcome when the full recovery wasn’t commercially realistic.
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