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Manchester High Court Enforcement firm awards new Directorship

Manchester-based High Court Enforcement firm, Andrew Wilson & Co has grown its Board of Directors with the promotion of Joe Hanlon.

The company’s team of High Court Enforcement Officers and Certificated Bailiffs work on behalf of solicitors, debt recovery agencies, landlords, businesses and individuals throughout England and Wales to collect outstanding debt and regain control of property and land. Joe first joined Andrew Wilson & Co at the age of 18 after finishing college where he studied Law, History, Business and Psychology, before taking a position at Barclays Bank. Joe returned to Andrew Wilson & Co in 2009 and has quickly progressed through the ranks.

Now 29, Joe is one of the youngest Directors in the industry. He is also in the final stages of qualifying as a High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO).

Sarah Roscoe, Managing Director of Andrew Wilson & Co, comments: “This is Joe’s third promotion in eight years. He has worked his way up from an office junior to Relationship Manager to Operations Manager and now I am delighted to call him my Co-Director. His achievements are a testament to all his hard work and the dedication he has shown to our company over the years.”

She continues: “Joe’s story is a leading example of the investment we put into developing our workforce to ensure we continue to deliver the highest quality service to our customers. Joe is soon to be the third authorised High Court Enforcement Officer at Andrew Wilson & Co. A number of other team members are also studying towards this qualification.”

High Court Enforcement Officers are responsible for the enforcement of Writs of Execution issued out of the High Court, the most common being a Writ of Control. This is a Writ issued for the recovery of money owed and provides for the seizure and sale of the judgment debtor’s goods.

Having passed his final exam, Joe is now fulfilling the practical element of his HCEO training, dividing his time between managing operations at the firm’s Salford head office and working in the field as a Bailiff. He says:

“Becoming a Director under the age of 30 feels like a massive achievement – I’m thrilled and also very grateful for the recognition and opportunities I’ve been given to progress my career at Andrew Wilson & Co. It feels great to be part of a company that invests in training and rewards its people.”

Unlike many of its competitors, Andrew Wilson & Co does not use any self-employed bailiffs. Having its own fully employed team allows its Directors to retain complete control of the enforcement process and ensure the integrity of the methods employed.

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