FAQs

Yes, we regularly manage the safe removal of protesters and activists from oil and gas pipelines and terminals , nuclear power stations and airports.

Read more: Grow Heathrow great escape tunnel

Yes, we regularly manage the safe removal of protesters and activists from infrastructure projects such as railways, roads and airports.

Read more: All protesters safely removed from Euston Square and Squatters in a Network Rail site in Cornerhouse Manchester

This is considered and set out in detail in the operational plan and processes for the specific eviction.

Read more: Nine steps for a successful eviction

A lock-on device is used by protesters to physically attach themselves to a structure, vehicle or tree. We deploy specialist trained and equipped officers to remove such persons safely and effectively, at height and on or even beneath the ground.

Read more: Lock-ons at height and in tunnels and Lock-ons concrete barbed wire booby traps

We operate across England and Wales and can also act in Scotland under the direction and control of the Messengers at Arms.

We work closely with the Police when planning and conducting an eviction. Under c. 39, Schedule 7, p.5 of the Courts Act 2003, Police constables have a duty to assist an HCEO and/or their agents enforcing a High Court writ. It is not intended that the Police officers will take on the role of civil enforcement officers acting at the direction of the HCEO to evict persons from the land.

We undertake a thorough survey of the site and compile a detailed operational plan which incorporates specific risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.

Read more: Nine steps for a successful eviction

Yes, securing the site is essential to prevent re-occupation by the same or other trespassers. Call us on 03330 031919 to discuss your security requirements.

Read more: Security post eviction

Yes, this can normally be carried out under common law. Please call us on 03330 031919 to discuss your situation. We offer a free initial consultation.

Read more: Traveller removal and Protester removal writ of possession or common law

Please call us on 03330 031919 to discuss your situation and help you get a plan in place.

Yes we can enforce a CPO, as authorised High Court Enforcement Officers (formerly known as sheriffs officers). Only an Authorised HCEO is empowered to do this.

Read more: CPO eviction and How to enforce a compulsory purchase order

We work to the standards required by the HASAW Act 1974 and the regulations under the Act, including the CDM regulations, which apply when tunnels need to be excavated or resistive structures removed.

Read more: Nine steps for a successful eviction

Yes we do, together with detailed method statements and safe systems of work which are required under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Read more: Risk assessment and Risk assessments what they should include

We have a specialist team and the right equipment to remove them safely.

Read more: Specialist teams and Demonstrators who protest in tunnels

We have a specialist team and the right equipment to remove them safely.

Read more: Specialist teams and Safely working at height

We will manage the transfer up process of the possession order on your behalf. Simply get in touch on 03330 031919 to discuss your situation. We offer a free initial consultation.

The majority of possession claims will start in the county court, rather than the High Court. However, there are some specific circumstances where the case may start there.

• There are complicated disputes of fact
• There are points of law of general importance
• The claim is against trespassers and there is a substantial risk of public disturbance or of serious harm to persons or property which properly require immediate determination

Read more: When to start your possession claim in the High Court

Yes, you will need a possession order to remove protesters and activists. It may be possible to remove travellers under common law, depending on the circumstances. Please give us a ring on 03330 031919 to discuss your options.

Read more: Protester removal under a writ of possession or common law

Please call us on 03330 031919 to discuss your situation. We offer a free initial consultation.

Read more: Traveller removal

Please call us on 03330 031919 to discuss your situation. We offer a free initial consultation.

Read more: Demonstrator evictions

When a person is being genuinely rescued, they want to be taken to safety and will co-operate with their rescuer.

When removing a protester, they will have deliberately put themselves in danger to hinder the eviction, they will usually resist removal and this makes the dynamic of safe removal completely different, and higher risk, than a straight-forward rescue.

Once the writ has been obtained (we can often achieve this within 24 hours), we can commence the eviction very quickly, potentially the same day if necessary, provided all the planning has been carried out.

There is a court fee (as of October 2024 this is £78) for the writ of possession, payable to HMCTS. We will transfer up the order for possession to the High Court at no charge.

In terms of our fees for the eviction, this will depend on the nature of the case and the work that will be involved. We will provide you with a detailed estimate for you to decide whether to instruct us. Our fees are competitively priced.

Yes we can. We will consider the most appropriate option on a case-by-case basis and make our recommendation to the client.