We have recently had a great result in a squatter claim regarding a large commercial property in prime central London, giving us a perfect opportunity to share this good news story and highlight an area of work in which we specialise.

We were instructed in relation to a large commercial space and worked closely with a trusted set of bailiffs in order to start immediately progressing matters for the client.  We are fully aware of how stressful and time-consuming the process is, especially where there’s a high risk of damage being undertaken to the property.

Within 24 hours of being instructed, we had written to the squatter on the Friday demanding they leave by the Monday, which was personally served by our bailiffs and allowed them to scope out the situation and assess the risk.  By Monday it was established that the squatters wouldn’t leave, so we drafted proceedings and managed to successfully have them issued by the court on the same day.  The hearing was listed on the next Friday – only 4 days later – whereupon we obtained an order for possession forthwith, with permission granted to transfer the matter to the High Court.

This was critical as it allowed the bailiffs to obtain the Writ for enforcement ASAP.  This took place within days and vacant possession was obtained.  The result was a delighted client!

We work closely with bailiffs to provide a 360-degree approach from the initial instruction to post-eviction matters, including clean-up and ongoing security.  The client knows that every aspect is covered between Woodstock and the bailiffs, and there is full transparency on costs with fixed fees being offered.

Garry McHugh of GM London stated in respect of Simone Ritchie:

“I would like to thank yourself, Mick, and Ingram Associates who have been very professional and responsive from the outset; the costs and process were made very clear, and we were fully updated along the way.

The advice we were given was great and we would have no problem recommending the whole team involved to anyone.”