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04/04/24 - Reviewed by Mortimer Clarke Solicitors - Unethical Practices and Lack of Transparency
I recently had the misfortune of dealing with Mortimer Clarke Solicitors (MC) in relation to a County Court Judgment (CCJ) obtained against me by their client, Cabot Financial (Europe) Ltd. Throughout the process, I found MC's conduct to be unprofessional, unethical, and lacking in transparency.
Despite repeated requests, MC failed to provide crucial documentation, such as a valid Deed of Assignment, which would prove their client's legal right to pursue the debt. This lack of transparency raises serious questions about the legitimacy of the debt and the CCJ.
Furthermore, I discovered that the address used to serve the CCJ was deliberately changed to my old address, even though my current address was known to MC and their client. This underhanded tactic denied me the opportunity to defend myself and resulted in a judgment being entered against me without my knowledge.
When I attempted to raise these concerns with MC, I was met with aggressive, bullying, and threatening behavior. They consistently failed to address the substantive issues and instead resorted to dismissive and evasive tactics.
It is clear that Mortimer Clarke Solicitors has little regard for the rights of individuals and is more concerned with protecting their client's interests, even if it means engaging in unethical and potentially fr__dulent practices.
I strongly advise anyone dealing with Mortimer Clarke Solicitors to be cautious and to thoroughly document all interactions. If you are not satisfied with their conduct or believe that they have acted unethically, do not hesitate to file a complaint with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
The SRA has the power to investigate and sanction solicitors who breach their professional obligations. In serious cases, the SRA can impose fines, suspend or even strike off solicitors from the Roll, preventing them from practicing law.
It is crucial that we hold firms like Mortimer Clarke Solicitors accountable for their actions and demand the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and transparency from those entrusted with upholding the law.
Do not be intimidated by their tactics. Stand up for your rights and take action to ensure that unethical practices are exposed and addressed.
Note: This review is based on my personal experience and opinion.
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24/12/23 - Reviewed by Anonymous
I honestly don't know how these people get away with BOMBARDING you with texts, phone calls and letters.
I had a debt which I was paying off without any problems, but suddenly the lender decided to pass my account to these absolute low lives!! I could not cope with the severe harassment so I borrowed money to pay off the debt. When I called M C solicitors they tried to make out they cared about my mental state and was asking very personal questions, apparently to make sure i had the right support in place, absolute jokers!!!! YOU ARE THE CAUSE OF MY MENTAL HEALTH DECLINE, DONT MAKE OUT YOU CARE, YOU DONT!!!!!! you are scum
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03/10/23 - Reviewed by Anonymous
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. - Romans 12:19
You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder - James 2:19
For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to chains of gloomy darkness to be kept until the judgment; - 2 Peter 2:4
And behold, they cried out, “What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?” - Matthew 8:29
And he said to them, “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer.” - Mark 9:29
And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. - Matthew 10:1
And the demons begged him, saying, “If you cast us out, send us away into the herd of pigs.” - Matthew 8:39
The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” - Luke 10:17
And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. - Revelation 20:10
And whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, “You are the Son of God.” - Mark 3:11
And the angels who did not stay within their own position of authority, but left their proper dwelling, he has kept in eternal chains under gloomy darkness until the judgment of the great day - Jude 1:6
Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. - 1 John 3:8
Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. - Revelation 20:14
The one who has an ear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who overcomes will not be hurt at all by the second death - Revelation 2:11
But the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming. - Psalm 37:12–13
“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels" - Matthew 25:41
For he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. - Roman 13:8
Vengeance is mine, and recompense, for the time when their foot shall slip; for the day of their calamity is at hand, and their doom comes swiftly.’ - Deuteronomy 32:35
And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds. - 2 Corinthians 11:14-15
The wicked plots against the righteous And gnashes at him with his teeth. The Lord laughs at him, For He sees his day is coming. The wicked have drawn the sword and bent their bow To cast down the afflicted and the needy, To slay those who are upright in conduct. Their sword will enter their own heart, And their bows will be broken. - Psalms 37:12-15
And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. - Mark 1:34
Woe to you lawyers, for you have taken away the key of knowledge. You yourselves did not enter, and you hindered those who are entering." - Luke 11:46
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25/09/23 - Reviewed by Yes, they're appalling
MCS have been chasing me for ancient debts and offering all manner of threats. I assume if they had a case they'd be going to court as they were unable to prove their right to chase the debt when asked... just sent more threatening letters.
As other people have mentioned on this site, there is a special place in HELL reserved for them.
Their employees must've done something wrong in a previous life as by working for MCS they are perpetuating a very evil system - probably why most of the mCS chase mechanism is automated robo-calling...
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25/09/23 - Reviewed by Anonymous
Narcissists who will die a painful and regrettable death..
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. - Romans 12:19
"But the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming." - Psalms 37:13-22
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25/09/23 - Reviewed by Narcissists who will die a painful and regrettable death..
Narcissists who will die a painful and regrettable death..
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. - Romans 12:19
"But the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming." - Psalms 37:13-22
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01/04/23 - Reviewed by Thomas
I recently had a debt that I needed to settle, and unfortunately, my experience with Mortimer Clarke was less than satisfactory. Despite my intentions to settle the debt, I felt that the firm was not interested in finding a mutually beneficial solution. Instead, they seemed more interested in causing maximum damage to my character and credit rating.
From my first interaction with the firm, I was met with a lack of empathy and understanding. The representative I spoke with was short with me and seemed annoyed by my request to settle the debt. I had expected a more professional and courteous approach, but instead, I was met with a cold and uncaring attitude that made me feel like my situation was not taken seriously.
Even when I offered to pay a portion of the debt immediately and to set up a payment plan for the remainder, the firm showed little interest in finding a solution that would work for both parties. They continued to press me for full payment without offering any flexibility, and I felt like they were not willing to listen to my concerns or work with me to find a mutually agreeable solution.
Furthermore, the firm's tactics to collect the debt were ruthless and unnecessary. They threatened me with legal action, and even went as far as sending me a county court claim form. I felt like their goal was not to help me settle the debt, but rather to scare and coerce me into paying as quickly as possible.
Communications addressed to the firm's principal solicitor Sandra Bayne, who has 18 years experience in law, were read but never responded too.
Overall, my experience with this firm was very disappointing. Their lack of empathy and unwillingness to find a mutually beneficial solution left me with a great deal of stress. I would not recommend working with Mortimer Clarke to anyone who values professionalism and understanding when dealing with sensitive financial matters.
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06/07/23 - Response by Anonymous
I'm on the verge of suicide because of these scammers. After a ccj has been recorded on my file. It's now that I am receiving all their letters warning me that they were going to refer me to the County Court. Which I believe is a tactic to make the situation more difficult for me to handle.
08/09/23 - Response by Anonymous
What was this CCJ for. Are you aware that if they bought alleged debt they should produce to you a Deed if Assignment - a legal document -proof of sale? If not they scamming you..they have done to me ..they basing on ppl fear..totally corrupted working all together with Cabot and Wescot.
Have you sent them.a Vulnerability Notice?Check this out pls https://sites.google.com/view/debt-buyer-court-defence/home
General Legal advice
14/03/23 - Reviewed by Anonymous
Would give zero if possible. Paid a debt in full 7th feb, received confirmation from them 14th feb, today 14th March bailiff calls for money not owed. Nothing but a bunch of incompetent staff
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General Legal advice
25/01/23 - Reviewed by Megan Sharp
After getting into some financial difficulties an account I had with a credit card company was passed over to Mortimer Clarke. The staff have been so kind and understanding, made sure I could afford to keep up with the monthly repayments. They would have been happy to take less, with no added interest and whenever I’ve spoken with anyone on the phone I’ve always been reassured that if my financial situation changes they would be happy to help. All I can say is if you’re in trouble, have bailiffs at your door and these guys have your account on their books, give them a call. They WANT to help you.
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General Legal advice
05/01/23 - Reviewed by Anonymous
Would not deal with these whatsoever, agreed payment terms, week later court letter came through door absolute disgrace
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27/10/22 - Reviewed by Appalling Service
After paying off a large debt over 8 weeks ago i am still waiting for a confirmation letter that this debt has been paid .I have phoned several times and i get the same old its being processed.They are not even acknowledging E-mails .
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Conveyancing/property
14/02/22 - Reviewed by Fuming
Would give 0 stars if possible. Paid off a debt of which was my ex husbands to remove a charge on my property yet after weeks of chasing they are still unable to advise when they will request removal. Absolutely appalling as I’m financially effected as trying to remortgage but can’t due to their lack of speed/urgency to help
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14/01/22 - Reviewed by Vicki
Absolutely excellent service. Professional, informative, helpful, understanding and kind staff members. I'm extremely impressed with the support and help I have received.
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General Legal advice
05/01/22 - Reviewed by Andrew Hall
Sent letter in .never received reply .just court papers how unprofessional is this company .have no dealings with them. Selfish lot
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General Legal advice
24/10/21 - Reviewed by Not helpful very stuffy
Terrible communication regarding debt collection they will not negotiate keep sending daft emails but unable to open attachement a.
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General Legal advice
22/10/21 - Reviewed by LittleMy
Had notification bailiffs were going to call. All correspondence was sent to an address I hadn’t lived in for 5.5 years. No attempt seems to have been made to find my current address, and we know they could’ve found it if they wanted to. I could’ve applied to have the CCJ set aside based on correspondence sent to old address but that costs £255. So now I have a CCJ I had no opportunity to respond to so it didn’t get this far.
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General Legal advice
21/10/21 - Reviewed by Jpm31
Do your research before you deal with people like these.They think we're all stupid and know nothing so they go around harassing and bullying people.
Stand upto them, and you will get an agreement that is fair.they'll of got your debt for about 2p in the pound anyway so just pay what you can genuinely afford,if they carry on harassing report them.simple.
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06/07/23 - Response by Anonymous
They are funking scammers they are not here to help but to tarnish u. They are so money minded people who all the care about is getting you to pay what you do not have or take your belongings
General Legal advice
14/10/21 - Reviewed by Rachel
Had to get a solicitor to work with me against these bully boys. My solicitor had never experienced anything quite like it, despite being experienced and well established (to the point where they considered getting in touch with the legal ombudsman.
Avoid. Avoid. Avoid.
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15/08/21 - Reviewed by Outstanding debt Mortimer Clarke are bullies. Both my wife and I have been on the sick now for some time. Have asked for help in deferring payments even sent copies of sicknotes. Where not interested
Beyond poor
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28/07/21 - Reviewed by Bill S
Awful awful company, bullied my Nan for weeks to pay debts. This company needs to be closed down! Clowns ????
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08/06/21 - Reviewed by Ultra Violet
Last month their Quick online payment , although accepting payments , was not sending a conformation of payment received email. I have 3 monthly payments that require payment so made these two days earlier than my required payment date. As it was 05:30 and I didn't get my email, i presumed the portal wasn't working.so rather than having them phone me I tried to pay the 3 payments again and once again no email confirmations!! Paid twice, phoned them, promised refund, AND NO REFUND RECEIVED!!!! ZERO STARS FROM ME BANK CHARGES AS OVERDRAWN!!
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13/05/21 - Reviewed by Steven P
Unlike other debt collectors,
this company are very polite and
helpful - the only criticism I have,
is that every time they ring me,
I have to repeat myself (it's as though they think,if they ring me continuously,sooner or later,I'll deviate from the truth and tell them what they want to hear,
instead of what's factual !!
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23/12/20 - Reviewed by Anonymous
Disgusting company who lie and you get constant conflicting information .... I would seek legal advice before dealing with these clowns
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Commercial
30/11/20 - Reviewed by Annie
Have out me in court for a so called debt...which was fraud in my account ...for £300...to attach to my house. They have inflated debt to ..£1444 as it has to be over 1I to be attached to your property....but I've got all proof of this so a fight ensued. Dirty company .so not trust ...Mortimer clarl....lowell....cabot..all same ....3c7fb
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12/11/20 - Reviewed by Andrew Hall
You send them emails and letters they do not reply. Total bullyboys need shutting down threatening to send you to prison for ccj unprofessional rogues
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13/05/21 - Response by Steve P
It is AGAINST the law to threaten a debtor with imprisonment!
* as far as I'm aware,this can only happen because of Council Tax arrears.
Report them to the Office for Fair Trading.
General Legal advice
07/10/20 - Reviewed by Lisa Thorpe
My experience with this company was very professional and due to very complex health problems the lady I spoke with was lovely and was very helpful
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06/04/21 - Response by Fred
Which member of your family works for this legal firm (not their fault)
14/10/21 - Response by Worried
Are you mad?
Never had anything but unpleasant harassment from this company!
Agree that you must have a vested interest or family member working there!
General Legal advice
16/09/20 - Reviewed by Ed
Very good company, owed a credit card £1200, I was on a low wage so it was hard to pay it of. I set up a payment plan in March 2019, was very helpful in putting payments on hold through hard times I have finally paid it of in September 2020, always polite and helpful, just work with them and be honest
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28/08/20 - Reviewed by AJCH
If I could give them less than one star, I would! Absolutely dreadful conduct. Chasing us for debts that we don't owe. Put a charge against our property and despite us sending proof that our debts are clear, they have not dealt with it but continue to harass us instead.
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28/08/20 - Reviewed by Anonymous
Awful company. They put a charge on my house without informing me or giving me the opportunity to put my side. They lie all the time saying they have sent letters out when they haven't. Callous unfeeling company along with their cohorts Cabot who are just as bad. If you can avoid at all costs.
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19/08/20 - Reviewed by Mr Unhappy
Found these people to be quite pushy and unprofessional from the outset with threats of legal action vs ticking time clock deadlines to add the pressure.
I am sure they are in breach of code or very borderline and act more like a loan shark collection agency.
If they are collecting debt on behalf of another company then complain directly to that company.
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23/06/20 - Reviewed by Kate
This company has harassed my Mother-in-law for weeks. They should be avoided at all costs! I had the misfortune to speak to them to tell them to stop calling my Mother-in-law and was met with what can only be explained as rude attitude.
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22/05/20 - Reviewed by Anonymous
I have spoken to Luss on a couple of occasions due to an outstanding debt, my payments having been impacted recently by Covid 19 furlough payments (or lack of them in my husbands case).
I found her to be very helpful and understanding and very kindly listened to all I had to say, probably above and beyond that which was necessary. However, she took my concerns onboard and was very professional and reassuring in her approach.
So thankful.
Vanessa
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General Legal advice
30/04/20 - Reviewed by Dr Francis Andou
They are nothing more than a bailiff firm who harass vulnerable people.
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General Legal advice
06/04/20 - Reviewed by Wendy White
Sent letters claiming I hadn’t payed this debt , when I now for certain that I had . They wanted to argue , wanted me to get proof of payment!
This debt is 15 years old , 2005 it went to court , I received a ccj and payed it off
But according to the law for this type of debt after 6 years the debt is cancelled , a ccj lasts 6 years . If before that time nothing is done they can’t enforce anything. I wonder how many ppl have Allen for this ? Not all debts come under this ruling, also it’s for them to provide proof.
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02/03/20 - Reviewed by Occu Pier
Not gonna pay them. Never gonna pay them. Not gonna respond to their junk mail or entertain the pretend bailiffs they send round.
Why? Cos I never signed any contract with this company.
They buy alleged debts, their risk, their loss.
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General Legal advice
07/02/20 - Reviewed by Sarah Fowler
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KEEP HOLD OF YOUR BANKRUPTCY DETAILS. These along with CABOT FINANCIAL wait until the bankruptcy register takes your name off and start pursuing you for old debt. The Financial Conduct Authority and the Credit Services Association need to look closely at BOTH these organisations conduct. -5 Stars is more appropriate!
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General Legal advice
21/08/19 - Reviewed by Peter Fletcher
Receiving calls from them on a daily basis and when answered it says press 1. Haven’t done that for obvious reasons. I always thought solicitors we’re responsible people, clearly this company are not. I have wrote to them and they say they can’t trace the number that was called from their diallers (whatever a dialler is). Seems like they make these nuisance calls on a regular basis if their reviews on google are anything to go by. Shameful, I have contacted the Ombudsman.
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19/08/19 - Reviewed by Albert Campbell
I have a debt which I'm trying to pay off through this company I rang them this a.m. after I was having problems as I missed a payment. Well can I say I spoke to Daniel and he was amazing he listened to what I had to say and had done everything within his power to help me espeacially as my dad had just recently passed away. Thank you so much for your help Daniel I think that company is very lucky to have you and I appreciate what you did for me wish there were more people like you in the world... Mr A Campbell...
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25/05/19 - Reviewed by Mary Fishburn
Awful company, basically are nothing more than a loan shark chasing vulnerable people. Some snooty woman there in Compliance Sandra Bayne was so rude to my husband.
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