As part of the £1bn reforms to modernise the UK justice system Birmingham has been given an £8.12m makeover to bring it firmly into the digital age Birmingham is one of the busiest courts in the country and is therefore responsible for a large volume of cases, so it was deemed the best area to […]
The Sheriffs Office have opened an office in Fetter Lane, London, to provide it with easy access to the High Court and also to be close to many of its London-based legal clients. The address is: The Sheriffs Office 1 Fetter Lane London EC4A 1BR The contact number is still 0333 001 5100.
Enforcement action Writ of control – The Sheriffs Office took control of the goods and under the authority of the authorised High Court Enforcement Officer the goods will now be sold. Method of sale Auction – the goods will be sold by South Western Vehicle Auctions Poole, 61 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0RG Tel: +44 (0) 1202 […]
Following the recent Protective Seizure of High Value Assets webinar and the questions raised during the session, The Sheriffs Office has set out answers to some of the issues below. How are fees/costs calculated in writs of delivery? The execution fees are based on a percentage of the value of the goods. We recommend getting your […]
Costs orders, whether issued in the High Court or County Court, are normally payable within 14 days of either the judgment including the costs, the certificate or a date set by the court. However, as is the case with many judgments and orders, payment is not always forthcoming and further action is required. An overview of […]
The Sheriffs Office has set up an advisory board to provide strategic advice aimed at steering the firm’s growth, development and governance. Shahram Sharghy, who was appointed as in-house counsel for The Sheriffs Office in July 2015, will sit on the panel alongside John Hargrove, former Under Sheriff of Greater London, Philip Saunders, a principal […]
The Sheriffs Office has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety. Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises very high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors. Obtaining accreditation underlines The Sheriffs Office’s commitment to safety. Under the Safecontractor scheme, businesses undergo […]
Squatting in commercial property is on the increase and there are growing numbers of activists occupying property and land in anti-fracking, anti-capitalist and anti-development protests. Even where there is no political agenda, the damage done by squatters, both physical and reputational, can be huge. The Sheriffs Office, authorised High Court Enforcement Officers, are running a […]
High Court Enforcement Group (HCE Group), the largest independent and privately owned High Court enforcement company in England and Wales, is proud to announce the acquisition of The Sheriffs Office, with effect from 31 January 2016. Following the acquisition, both businesses will continue to operate as separate legal entities. The combined experience and expertise in […]
The Sheriffs Office has launched the latest in its series of eBook guides, this time covering the eviction of trespassers, squatters and activists from land and property. There is no charge to download the guide – download it now. The firm also offers guides on the removal of tenants from residential accommodation (download) and forfeiture of lease for […]
Shahram Sharghy has joined The Sheriffs Office as in-house counsel. Shahram was called to the Bar in 2000 and is a leading London barrister with a great deal of expertise in matters relating to High Court enforcement. He is one of a very small number of barristers with extensive experience in the law surrounding the […]
Call them sheriffs, bailiffs or enforcers – High Court enforcement makes for great TV! By the time a case reaches a High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO), the judgment debtor, tenant or squatter will have had plenty of opportunities to comply with the court order or judgment. But they haven’t done so, so the creditor or […]