Aldwych Legal represents Getnoo Healthcare Solutions in a breach of contract dispute with Portland / Simply UK concerning delayed payments for healthcare services under English law.
What Happened
In November 2022, Portland / Simply UK stopped paying invoices for services provided by Getnoo Healthcare Solutions under a contract requiring payment within 28 days. Repeated assurances were followed by silence, and requests for invoice finance were ignored, threatening staff payroll and operational continuity. Getnoo accrued an outstanding balance of £84,382.80, plus interest, essential to the business.
Legal Issues
- The failure to pay within 28 days constitutes a breach of contract under English law.
- Responsibilities under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and the Practice Direction on Pre-action Conduct and Protocols, including potential sanctions for non-compliance.
- Calculation and recovery of interest at 8.25% per annum from the date of breach or service.
- Governing law and jurisdiction: contract governed by English law; English courts have jurisdiction notwithstanding the other party’s Scottish status.
Our Approach
We issued a detailed pre-action letter to Portland / Simply UK setting out the outstanding sum and the legal basis for the claim. We carefully calculated the interest owed and referenced the Co-operative Group Ltd v Birse Developments Ltd [2014] EWHC 530 to illustrate a precedent for delayed payments. We maintained open lines of communication and pursued a constructive negotiation under the CPR pre-action framework.
Outcome
The matter was resolved with Portland / Simply UK agreeing to pay the outstanding amount of £84,382.80 plus interest. The pre-action engagement and clear communications enabled a swift resolution without court proceedings, preserving Getnoo’s liquidity and avoiding further costs.
Result / Why It Matters
Aldwych Legal’s disciplined, client‑focussed approach to breach-of-contract disputes and strict adherence to CPR protocols illustrates how a London firm protects client interests and delivers timely, practical outcomes in commercial disputes.
