Whether you're based in York or looking to recover a debt from a York company, Turner Clifford are a specialist B2B debt recovery agency. Results-only fees, supported by decades of commercial debt recovery experience.
About us
Our origin story
Trusted by the World's Leading Brands
When customers don't pay, it's never just about the money. It ties up your team, stalls your cash flow, and the longer it sits, the harder it gets. That's where we come in.
We've recovered debt for some of the world's biggest brands, and if there's one thing we've learned, it's that every situation is different. We don't use scripts. We study the contract, understand the relationship, and find the right way in. The goal is always the same: your money back, your reputation intact.
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Partnerships
built to last
Debt Recovery Built Around Your Business
Whether you're a growing business chasing unpaid invoices or a large organisation managing complex debt portfolios across multiple regions, we've built a service that fits. Different businesses face different challenges. That's exactly why we make it our business to understand yours.
Enterprise Services
- Complex disputes & high-value debt portfolios resolved strategically
- Brand & relationship protection built into every step
- International recovery across multiple jurisdictions
- A team that speaks the language of enterprise finance
Smarter recovery for
complex portfolios
SME Services
- No win, no fee. You only pay for results
- Fast, straightforward recovery solutions for unpaid invoices
- Complete transparency from start to finish
- A team that understands what non-payment really costs your business
Let's get you
paid - fast!
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question that's not answered here? Get in touch with one of our friendly staff.
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Can you recover debt from a company based in York?
Yes. We recover debts from businesses across York and North Yorkshire regularly. It makes no difference where your own business is located. If a York-based company owes you money, we take on the case and manage the entire recovery process on your behalf.
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Do I need a debt collection agency based in York?
No. What determines whether a debt gets recovered is how the agency handles the case, not whether they have a local office. We work with businesses owed money by York companies without needing to be based in the city, and we deliver the same results as any agency that is.
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I am based outside the UK and need to recover a debt from a company in York. Can you help?
Yes. We regularly act for international businesses recovering debts from UK companies, including those in York and across North Yorkshire. We manage every aspect of the process so you do not need to engage local representation or deal with UK-specific procedures yourself.
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I am based in York and looking for a local debt collection agency. Do you need to be nearby?
Not at all. Plenty of our clients initially looked for a nearby agency and ended up choosing us because of how we work, not where we are based. Whether you need to recover a debt from another company in Yorkshire or from a business on the other side of the country, we handle it the same way. You get a dedicated account manager and direct access to your case throughout.
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What types of debt do you recover from York businesses?
York has a varied commercial landscape and we deal with payment disputes across every part of it. Professional services, technology, hospitality, education supply chains, retail, construction, it does not matter what sector you operate in or what sector the debtor is in. Unpaid invoices, disputed contracts, subscription disagreements, and aged debts that have resisted your own collection efforts are all things we take on.
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How does your fee structure work?
We work on commission and are only paid when we deliver results. The rate is agreed before we start and depends on the age and nature of the debt. There are no upfront fees, no retainers, and no charges if the recovery is unsuccessful. You know exactly what it will cost before we begin.
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What information do you need to get started?
The invoice or invoices in question, the contract or terms of business, any communications you have had with the debtor, and their contact details. Evidence of delivery or service completion strengthens the case. If your records are incomplete, do not let that hold you back. Get in touch and we will assess what you have.
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How long does the recovery process take?
It depends on the case. Straightforward unpaid invoices from York businesses can resolve quickly once we engage the debtor. Disputed debts or complex situations take longer. The one constant is that acting sooner is always better. The longer a debt sits, the harder it becomes to recover. We will give you an honest assessment of the likely timeline once we review the details.
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What happens if the debtor disputes the debt?
Disputes happen regularly in commercial recovery and we handle them as a matter of course. Whether the debtor is challenging the amount, questioning the contract terms, or simply using the dispute to buy time, our approach is the same. We review the documentation, identify the strengths in your position, and work through the disagreement methodically until it is resolved.
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Can you recover debt from large companies with legal teams?
Yes. Our team has decades of experience engaging with legal counsel on complex commercial disputes. We prepare detailed, evidence-based positions and deal with solicitors and in-house legal teams on equal terms. The size of the debtor or the resources behind their legal representation does not change how we operate.
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What if commercial recovery does not work?
If commercial options are exhausted, we give you a straightforward assessment of the situation. We will not keep a dead case alive just to look busy. If legal action is a realistic option, we will outline the routes available through our established legal partners, including both self-funded and funded litigation for qualifying cases. The decision is always yours.
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What makes Turner Clifford different from other debt collection agencies?
Background. Our leadership team did not come from the collections industry. They spent decades inside multinational PLCs managing complex commercial debt portfolios across international markets. That experience shapes everything we do. We think like the businesses we are dealing with, we understand contracts and commercial relationships at a senior level, and we handle cases that other agencies would not know where to start with.
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How do I get started?
Use our online quote tool or contact us directly. We will review the situation, give you an honest assessment, and provide a no-obligation quote. The whole thing takes a few minutes. If you decide to go ahead, we can be working on your case quickly.