Fw: As England's chances improve, do likewise with enforcement!

Andrew Cawkwell
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From: David Carter at The Sheriffs Office <david@thesheriffsoffice.com>
To: James Atkinson
Sent: Fri Jun 25 19:00:20 2010
Subject: As England's chances improve, do likewise with enforcement!

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The lion that roared! After a disappointing start, the English lion finally got its roar back and the team went through to the next round of the World Cup. Success for the team looks much more promising now, and we have ten top tips today on how you can improve your chances of success when enforcing your judgement. While the viewers may have been complaining about the team and manager, you or your clients may have complaints about companies and their directors. This week we look at how you can make an official complaint. Please use the forward link at the bottom of this email if you wish to send these articles on to a colleague, client or friend. The prize for our June competition – closing at 23.59 on 30th June - is a fantastic party pack to enjoy while watching the World Cup Final – a great selection of beer, wine, pizzas, crisps, ice cream, not to mention some whistles and football rattles to cheer on the team you’re rooting for. Or if you prefer a vuvuzela, we’ll do our best to get our hands on one! David David Carter, Director at The Sheriffs Office Ten top tips for successful enforcement When you’re going through the process of obtaining a CCJ and getting it enforced, there are some important areas to check to increase the likelihood of a successful enforcement  1. Sue the correct defendant – if it is a limited company, make sure you sue the company, not a director or employee (unless that person is a guarantor) … MORE Complaints against a company and/or director At The Sheriffs Office, we frequently have cases where we find company directors doing all they can to avoid paying their creditors, with a fair few actually flaunting the law. There is recourse, however, if you suspect a company and/or its directors, you can complain to … MORE Revealed in all its glory We were advised that one particularly evasive debtor drove an expensive Mercedes. On a previous visit, the debtor claimed to have sold the car. After he had broken apayment arrangement, our officers returned to the property in their van. Seeing the van’s headlights drive up to the house, somebody from inside remotely opened the garage door. There, bathed in light, was the apparently “sold” Mercedes. The car was seized, and the full debt paid.   The RDA is dead, long live the LEP In times such as these, businesses can greatly benefit from financial support to help them grow and manage their operations, especially with the current challenges of obtaining funding from banks. Successive governments keep trying to find the best way to go about providing this support. In a move that came as a surprise to … MORE No lower limit for Employment Tribunal Awards We are delighted to announce that there is NO lower threshold for High Court enforcement of Employment Tribunal awards. Every award, regardless of value, may be transferred to the High Court for enforcement. Great support for debt collection companies from The Sheriffs Office "Over the year we have worked together, I am absolutely thrilled with the level of service, professionalism and most importantly the results that you have achieved. I have and will continue to recommend you to business associates and will continue to utilise your services for many years to come” Debbie - Debt Collection Company, Bristol Renewing writs If a writ is renewed or extended, priority will remain as per the original logging with NICE Sheriffs, as long as it is renewed or extended before it expires. Client Services: Tel 0845 688 9750 Fax 0845 688 9760 enforcement@thesheriffsoffice.com New Business: Tel 0845 688 9757 Fax 0845 688 9767 sales@thesheriffsoffice.com Debtor Services: Tel 0845 272 0850 Fax 0845 688 9760 enforcement@thesheriffsoffice.com The Sheriffs Office, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ. Sheriffs High Court Enforcement Ltd does not accept service by fax or email. Unsubscribe | Forward to a friend Follow us on Twitter | Join us on LinkedIn

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