The world's premier cross-border debt recovery specialists. Operating across 150+ countries with a proven track record of recovering complex international debts through expert legal coordination and relentless professionalism.
A transparent, proven four-step process — from initial claim to funds in your account.
Complete our secure online form in under 10 minutes. Upload supporting documents — invoices, contracts, correspondence — and we take it from there.
A senior specialist analyses your case within 24 hours: jurisdiction, debtor profile, asset potential, and optimal recovery strategy — delivered to you free.
We engage the debtor in their language through legally compliant, professional channels — graduated pressure from formal demands to legal escalation.
Recovered funds transferred directly to you. Our fee comes only from the recovered amount — zero cost if we don't succeed.
You only pay when we recover your money. Complete alignment of interests — your success is our business model.
Licensed attorneys and recovery agents in 150+ countries, operating under local law for maximum compliance and impact.
We locate debtors anywhere using advanced proprietary skip tracing — no debtor goes unfound through our global intelligence network.
Case assessment begins within 24 hours of submission. In debt recovery, speed is money — and we move faster than anyone.
From amicable negotiation to full legal enforcement — the right strategy for every case.
Specialist recovery of commercial debts across all major global markets and emerging economies.
Learn More →Structured B2B collection workflows tailored to the legal and cultural nuances of each target jurisdiction.
Learn More →Coordinating with courts, attorneys, and enforcement agencies to secure judgments and enforce payment orders internationally.
Learn More →Advanced debtor location using international databases, social profiling, and our on-ground agent network worldwide.
Learn More →Professional negotiation and structured payment plans — maximum recovery while preserving business relationships where possible.
Learn More →Proprietary asset investigation — identifying debtor holdings, bank accounts, and property across international jurisdictions.
Learn More →Deep sector expertise across the world's most demanding commercial industries.
Real results from real businesses who chose Cross Border Debt Recovery.
We had written off €280,000 owed by a German distributor. Cross Border Debt Recovery recovered €247,000 within 11 weeks. Their multi-jurisdictional approach and legal network is genuinely unmatched.
As an export-focused SME, we face payment defaults constantly. Since partnering with CBDR, our bad debt losses have dropped by 70%. They handle everything professionally and transparently.
Our legal team had spent 8 months trying to recover from a US counterpart. CBDR resolved it in 6 weeks. The No Win No Fee model alone made the decision easy. Exceptional service.
You pay absolutely nothing upfront. Our fee is a percentage of the amount successfully recovered. If we don't recover your debt, you owe us nothing. This aligns our interests entirely with yours.
We typically handle international debts of $5,000 USD and above. However, we assess each case individually — contact us to discuss your specific situation regardless of amount.
Amicable recovery typically takes 4–12 weeks. Our pre-legal approach resolves 73% of cases without court action. Legal enforcement varies by jurisdiction and case complexity.
We operate across 150+ countries through our global network of licensed recovery agents, attorneys, and local partners — covering all major economies in Europe, Asia, North America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Our amicable recovery process is professional and relationship-conscious. We can also operate as a neutral third party, protecting your commercial relationship while firmly pursuing what is owed.
Every hour a debt goes unpaid reduces your chances of full recovery. Our experts are ready to evaluate your case — free, with no obligation whatsoever.
24 years. 150+ countries. $2.4 billion recovered. We exist to give businesses the financial justice they deserve — across every border.
Cross Border Debt Recovery was founded in 2001 by a team of international commercial lawyers and credit professionals who recognised a fundamental gap in the market: businesses trading globally had no effective, trusted partner to recover unpaid debts across international borders.
Over two decades, we have grown from a specialist boutique into the world's premier cross-border debt recovery firm — serving 2,400+ clients across six continents, recovering over $2.4 billion in disputed and unpaid commercial debts.
Our philosophy is simple: combine deep legal expertise, local intelligence, and relentless professionalism to deliver results where others fail. We operate on a No Win, No Fee basis because we believe in our capability — and we want our clients to share that confidence without risk.
To deliver the world's most effective and ethical international debt recovery service, protecting businesses from financial loss across every border.
A world where international trade is protected by robust, accessible debt recovery — leveling the playing field for businesses of all sizes.
Every action we take complies fully with local and international law. We never use aggressive, intimidating, or unethical recovery methods.
We report transparently, respond promptly, and treat every case as our most important. Your dedicated case manager is always reachable.
Submit your claim today — free evaluation, no obligation, no upfront cost.
Six specialist service lines delivering end-to-end cross-border debt recovery across every jurisdiction and industry.
Submit your case details and our specialists will recommend the optimal recovery strategy — completely free.
Designed to be effortless for you, relentlessly effective against debtors. Clear, transparent, and results-driven from day one.
Complete our secure, confidential online claim form with basic details about yourself, your company, and the debtor. Upload supporting documents — invoices, contracts, correspondence. Takes less than 10 minutes. No legal knowledge required.
Within 24 hours, a senior case specialist reviews your claim and prepares a detailed evaluation: jurisdiction analysis, debtor creditworthiness, recovery probability rating, recommended strategy, and realistic timelines. Honest assessment — no empty promises.
Our specialists contact the debtor in their local language through formal, legally compliant channels — escalating from professional demand letters through direct negotiation to formal legal warnings and notices. 73% of cases resolved before any court action.
Recovered funds are transferred directly to your account. Our fee is deducted only from recovered amounts. If legal action proves necessary, our attorney network secures judgments and enforces them internationally with full coordination throughout.
Cross-border debt challenges vary by industry. We bring deep sector knowledge and tailored recovery strategies to every case we handle.
The most common debt recovery challenge — buyers who receive goods but fail to pay. We recover unpaid export invoices from buyers in any country, working with ICC rules and Incoterms dispute frameworks.
International construction contracts frequently generate cross-border payment disputes. We handle retention payment recovery, milestone disputes, and international arbitration coordination.
Freight carriers, shipping companies, and 3PLs face constant international payment challenges. We recover outstanding freight charges, demurrage, detention fees, and haulage payments worldwide.
Banks, lenders, and financial institutions rely on us for commercial loan recovery, trade finance defaults, and cross-border guarantor enforcement across international jurisdictions.
Software companies and tech service providers with international clients face unique challenges when subscriptions, licenses, or project payments go unpaid across borders.
Creative professionals, consultants, and agencies often struggle to recover fees from international clients. We provide accessible, effective recovery regardless of case size or geography.
We serve all commercial sectors. Contact our team — no case is too complex or too niche for our global network.
Expert guidance, legal updates, and practical advice on cross-border debt recovery from our global specialists.
Understanding reciprocal enforcement agreements — and navigating countries that don't have them — a critical guide for export businesses.
Analysis of 5,000+ cases reveals a dramatic drop in recovery rates after 90 days. What you should do — and when — to maximise your chances.
The Gulf Cooperation Council presents unique legal and cultural challenges. Our MENA specialists break down UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and beyond.
Our annual analysis of cross-border commercial payment defaults, emerging risk markets, and recovery rate benchmarks across 50 countries.
A look inside our global skip tracing methodology — from OSINT techniques and corporate registry searches to on-ground intelligence networks.
The contractual and operational safeguards every international trading company should have in place before debt recovery becomes necessary.
Our international specialists respond within 2 business hours — across all time zones, around the clock.
With offices and operations across multiple time zones, a member of our team is always ready to respond to your enquiry.
🔒 All communications are strictly confidential and protected
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No upfront cost. No obligation. A senior specialist will review your case within 24 hours with a full strategy recommendation.
All information submitted is treated with absolute confidentiality under our strict data protection policy. Your details are never shared without express consent.
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