Enforcement
When standard recovery methods stall, escalating enforcement is often the only way to compel compliance. If a debtor fails to clear a County Court Judgment (CCJ), we can seamlessly transfer the matter up to the High Court. Utilising a Writ of Control empowers High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEOs) to attend commercial or residential premises, take control of assets, and directly recover what is rightfully owed.
We pride ourselves on being robust and taking a no-nonsense approach to debt recovery. When dealing with delinquent debtors, we do not waste time: we hand-serve statutory demands with absolute precision to trading or personal addresses and immediately back them up by issuing winding-up petitions for corporate debtors or bankruptcy petitions for individuals if payment is withheld. This aggressive, direct posture signals to debtors that avoidance is no longer an option and forces swift commercial resolution.
Court Enforcement FAQs
What happens if a debtor does not pay a County Court Judgment?
If a County Court Judgment (CCJ) of £600 or more remains unpaid, it can usually be transferred up to the High Court for enforcement. A Writ of Control then authorises High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEOs) to attend the debtor's commercial or residential premises and take control of goods to recover the money owed.
What is a High Court Enforcement Officer?
A High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO) is an officer authorised to enforce High Court writs. Acting under a Writ of Control, an HCEO can attend premises, take control of goods and sell them to recover the judgment debt, interest and costs.
What is a statutory demand?
A statutory demand is a formal demand for payment of an undisputed debt. If a company does not pay or secure a debt of £750 or more within 21 days, a winding-up petition can be presented against it. For individuals, a bankruptcy petition can be presented for debts of £5,000 or more.
Does Money Claim Collections serve statutory demands in person?
Yes. We hand-serve statutory demands to trading or personal addresses and, if payment is still withheld, follow up with winding-up petitions against companies or bankruptcy petitions against individuals.
