Court Enforcement & Appeals
We understand the complexities of court enforcement and appeals processes and work closely with clients to navigate these procedures effectively. We provide comprehensive advice on the options available for enforcing court judgments or appealing decisions, including the likelihood of success and the potential costs involved.
We provide comprehensive advice on the options available for enforcing judgments, such as obtaining a County Court Judgment (CCJ) or using enforcement officers to recover the debt.
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Call: +44 1904 217184
Email: enquiries@pw-la.co.uk
High Court Enforcement Officer
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The High Court Enforcement Officer (known as the HCEO) is our preferred method of enforcement for the majority of County Court Judgments (CCJs).
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The HCEO is an employee of a private company licensed by the High Court to enforce debts with a value of over £600 (unless the debt is regulated by the Consumer Credit Act and under £25,000). We have a list of preferred local and national HCEs.
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The HCEO will attend the address you have for the debtor. They are paid on results and therefore have an incentive to collect the debt. The HCEO will seek to collect their costs from the debtor.
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The HCEO also has additional powers over and above a bailiff – for example they are allowed to force entry to commercial premises if they have reasonable grounds to believe that goods belonging to the debtor will be found at that location.
Court Bailiff
A County Court Bailiff can enforce debts under £600 or debts that are regulated by the Consumer Credit Act and under £25,000. Bailiffs are employed by the Court and as with the HCEO who do get paid on results are not necessarily incentivised to collect the debt. They will often only make visits during office hours whereas a HCEO is more flexible.
Appeals
Once the court has made its decision, you have a limited time in which to appeal. You cannot appeal against the lower court’s decision just because you think the judge ‘got it wrong’. You can only appeal if you have proper legal grounds – for example, if you can show that the decision was wrong because of a serious mistake or because the procedure was not followed properly.
In most cases, you will have to ask a judge’s permission to appeal (unless you were already granted permission at your hearing). The judge will only grant this permission if they think the appeal has a real chance of succeeding or in family proceedings, there is some other valid reason for your appeal to be heard.
You must file your appellant’s notice:
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within the time limit set by the judge whose order you are appealing against
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if the judge sets no time limit, within 21 days of the decision you want to appeal against
Further information on how to Appeal can be found on the Government website here.
If you believe that you have grounds for an appeal against a case decision that you have dealt with yourself, we can assist you with this.
Our Fees
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Case & Document Review - £175+VAT |
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Drafting Claim and issuing possession proceedings County Court - Section 21 Notice - £175+VAT |
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Drafting Claim and issuing possession proceedings in County Court - Section 8 Notice -£250+VAT |
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Preparation Review Hearing (including document bundle) & Representation - £350+VAT |
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Court Fee to Issue Proceedings(subject to change) County Court - £415 |
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Advocacy fee in addition if required for final hearing - £400-£950+VAT |
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Warrant of Possession (drafting plus Court fee (£152-subject to change) |
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Transferring up proceedings to High Court for writ of possession and control (Optional for Judgments over £600, must be used for judgment over £25000) Writ of Possession(includes High Court Enforcement agency instruction) - £250+VAT |
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Why Choose PW-LA?
WHY SHOULD YOU INSTRUCT PW-LA REPRESENT YOU?
EXPERT alternative dispute resolution
With specialist expertise in dispute resolution, PW-LA delivers comprehensive litigation and advocacy services focussing on tailored fixed fees to meet clients’ specific budgets and desired outcomes.
CLient centred approach
Clients are priority receiving equal attention to your unique experiences, perspectives and circumstances; listening to your concerns with empathy and understanding, and acting in your best interests is the service you can expect. Taking care to ensure your budget aligns with your expectations and achieving that best desired outcome. You will receive clear, practical advice and representation, guiding you through the legal process with transparency, at all times mindful of legal costs to pursue or defend a case.
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Our registered office is at Tower House Business Centre, Fishergate, York, YO10 4UA, United Kingdom.
