Debt Collection – The Latest 2015 Effective collections in a challenging environment About this seminar Legal Debt Collection has been under scrutiny from many quarters including government, consumer groups and the press resulting in many changes and proposed changes. Make sure your practice is up-to-date with developments. Expert presenter Brett Bentley has been a practicing attorney for 21 years and specialises in debt collection and credit law. He is an award winning legal writer with a number of journal articles on the topic and is involved in a number of credit provider organisations and in various other aspects of credit. Who should attend This seminar mainly aimed at Attorneys or Candidate Attorneys but collection paralegals and those instructing attorneys on legal debt collection will also benefit. More about the seminar content National Credit Act and Debt Collection The Effect of the New Amendments When is it applicable S129 Notices Interest and costs Collection options Section 57 and Section 58 Consents Summons Judgment and compliance challenges Enforcement options Emoluments attachment orders, the abuse and the challenges Rescissions Proposed changes Latest cases Prescribed debts ▪ Debt review, administration orders and collections How to register Register online You can register online by clicking here (ctrl click). If you choose this option, please note that the EFT amount must be paid into the LSSA’s account | Bank: First National bank, Pretoria, Account No: 6200 9641 079 | Branch Code: 251445 | Ref: cell no | surname) before you register so that you can upload the proof of payment. Editable registration form You can complete the registration form on the last page of this document. Email it to annelie@LSSALEAD.org.za together with proof of payment. LSSA LEAD SEMINAR 2015 Page 1 of 3 Debt Collection Seminar 2015 (Continued) Fees 2015 Early Bird fees Delegate category Standard fee Practising attorneys R 1 250 Candidate attorneys / Support staff R 1 130 Delegates located more than 150km from the closest venue R 910 Non-practising attorneys / Others R 2 500 Sensitive to the rising costs that practitioners must contend with, LEAD has implemented Early Bird registration discounts for its seminars. The discount generally runs until 3-4 weeks before a seminar starts in a city. To qualify for the Early Bird fee, both the registration form and payment must reach LEAD on or before the closing date. Please refer to page 2 for more on Early Bird fees on this seminar. Where and when in 2015 (Time: 9:00-16:00) Seminar and city date Seminar and city date Seminar and city date Seminar and city date Durban: 3 November Cape Town: 6 November Johannesburg:11 November Pretoria: 12 November Port Elizabeth:17 November East London: 18 November Bloemfontein: 23 November Venue The venue depends on the number of delegates attending. LEAD will confirm the venue as soon as possible after you register. Please wait for LEAD to confirm before making flight/accommodation booking. Registrations close 48 hours prior to the seminar. No further registrations will be accepted thereafter.r Cancellations LEAD reserves the right to cancel a seminar should the number of delegates not justify the costs involved. Registered delegates will be given reasonable notice of cancellation. Cancellations by delegates To cancel your registration, please e-mail annelie@LSSA.org.za at least 48 hours before the seminar date to avoid being liable for the full rate. Refunds must be claimed in writing within 15 business days after cancellation. LEAD switchboard: Tel +27 (0)12 441 4600 Website: www.LSSALEAD.org.za PTO for editable form LSSA LEAD SEMINAR 2015 Page 2 of 3 LEAD Seminar Registration Form 2015 Debt Collection Email your completed form to Annelie Dagnin at ‘LEAD Registrations on annelie@LSSALEAD.org.za or Fax: +27 (0) 86 676 4453 | Tel: +27 (0)12 441 4669/4600 Presenter: Brett Bentley For more seminars visit www.LSSALEAD.org.zaza INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THE FORM 1. Save the form on your computer and the type your details directly onto the form to replace 2. Where a block 3. Save and email the form to annelie@LSSA.org..za together with proof of payment. appears, please select the correct block to look like this . . Fee per delegate category Early Bird fee Standard fee Practising attorneys R 1 060 R 1 250 Candidate attorneys / support staff R 960 R 1 130 Delegates from law firms located further than 150 km from the closest venue R 770 R 910 Non-practising attorneys / Others R 2 120 R 2 500 When and where in 2015 Early-bird ends When and where Early-bird ends Durban: 3 November 2015 23 October Cape Town: 6 November 2015 23 October Johannesburg: 11 November 2015 23 October Pretoria: 12 November 2015 23 October Port Elizabeth: 17 November 2015 27 October East London: 18 November 2015 27 October Bloemfontein: 23 November 2015 27 October Date payment submitted to LEAD Qualify for Early Bird fee: Yes No A 5% discount applies to five or more delegates from the same firm. Email seminars@LSSALEAD.org.za for the discounted amount. The discount does not apply when delegates pay in time for the Early Bird fee. Your details Surname: First name: ID number: Gender: Firm/company: City/Town: Tel-w: ( Fax: ( ) Cell: F M Your position: Title: ) Race (for reporting): Email: Postal address or docex: Postal code: EFT Payment (Registration will be confirmed only if the payment details or proof of payment has been received.) Amount: R Payment by electronic funds transfer (EFT): Account Name: Law Society of South Africa Bank: FNB Pretoria Account: 6200 9641 079 | Reference: CELL /SURNAME Branch Code: 251445 Special Dietary Requirements (if any): Halal Kosher If disabled, nature of disability: Vegetarian Registrations close 48 hours prior to the seminar. No further registrations will be accepted thereafter. Seminar queries: e-mail seminars@LSSALEAD.org.za. Contact numbers: +27 (012) 441-4613 / 4644 LEAD switchboard: Tel +27 (0)12 441 4600. Website: www.LSSALEAD.org.za LSSA LEAD SEMINAR 2015 Page 3 of 3