A Small‑Biz Hero Stages Encore Victory Against a Sneaky Energy Broker
What Went Down?
Billing drama: An energy broker (Utility Savings Group Ltd) tried to yank £3,930.58 in commissions from Petro’s Handyman Service.
Missing contracts: The broker claimed the commissions were earned because they allegedly secured three energy deals for the tiny Cambridge business.
Reality check: None of those deals ever came to life—they were blocked by pre‑existing agreements.
The Court’s Big “No‑Thanks”
No contract = no commission
The Cambridge County Court ruled that Petro’s never delivered the “contracts” the broker wanted, so there was nothing to commission.
No customer default
The broker invoiced the boss for a default that never happened. The company remained on the good side of the law—no defaulters, no breach.
VAT is a no‑do
Even if the contracts had run, VAT would not have padded the broker’s take. The judge confirmed this counter‑argument.
Key Takeaway
Small businesses can fight back. Even a mega‑broker with fancy legal jargon and scaremongering tactics can be brushed aside if the evidence isn’t solid.
Quotes to Keep the Heat
Victoria Myers (Senior Partner, Energy Solicitors Ltd)“We’re thrilled that the Cambridge County Court did what it should. Energy brokers fooling up small firms into shady contracts is all too common, and this case shows we’re not letting it slide.”Petro Kulynycz (Owner, Petro’s Handyman Services)“Getting a legal notice from a broker was terrifying—especially while the cost of running our business was already sky‑high. Having Energy Solicitors in our corner was a lifesaver. Thanks for turning a villain’s threat into a win! ”
Why This Matters
The energy market is still a wild frontier.
Misleading tactics can push small firms into deals that never even materialise.
Proper legal expertise can tip the scales—proving that sometimes all it takes is a well‑argued case to save your cash and sanity.
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