Sam Evans to speak at CICM CreditFest Roadshow
Court Enforcement Services is proud to share that Sam Evans, Director of Business Development, has been invited to speak at the CreditFest Roadshow 2025, a key event series hosted by the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) and Hays.
Sam will be delivering his talk, “High Court Enforcement: As Not Seen on TV”, at the following regional events:
Birmingham – 16th September
Manchester – 23rd September
London – 7th October
Bristol – 19th November
The presentation will take a grounded look at what High Court enforcement actually looks like in practice — cutting through common media portrayals to reveal the professionalism, regulation, and accountability behind modern enforcement services.
A Clearer Picture of Enforcement in 2025
Sam’s session will provide credit professionals with a candid insight into how High Court Enforcement Officers operate in the real world. Attendees can expect:
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An overview of how enforcement works within a robust legal and ethical framework
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Practical examples of how enforcement supports recovery strategies across sectors
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Case studies demonstrating fair, proportionate, and effective engagement with judgment debtors
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An explanation of regulatory oversight by the Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB) and how firms like CES are raising the bar for conduct, transparency, and accountability
Reframing Public Perception
Despite the public’s growing familiarity with debt enforcement through television and social media, the reality of High Court enforcement remains widely misunderstood.
Sam will challenge outdated assumptions and provide clarity on:
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The legislation and codes of conduct that govern enforcement, including the Taking Control of Goods Regulations
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The ECB’s role as an independent oversight body, ensuring the enforcement sector operates to the highest possible standards
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How CES integrates tools such as body-worn video, secure data handling, independent auditing and ethical engagement protocols across its operations
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The distinction between responsible enforcement and the sensationalism often shown in entertainment media
CES and the Future of Responsible Enforcement
Court Enforcement Services continues to take an active role in shaping what good looks like in our sector. We were proud to be one of the first High Court enforcement companies accredited by the Enforcement Conduct Board, and we are committed to promoting a model of enforcement that is firm, fair and fully accountable.
This event gives CES the opportunity to share:
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How we build our services around ECB-endorsed principles of transparency, proportionality, and debtor protection
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How our bespoke recovery models serve complex, high-volume clients without compromising compliance
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How we support clients in aligning their recovery strategies with best practice enforcement, while also safeguarding brand reputation and minimising risk
About CreditFest
The CICM CreditFest Roadshow brings together professionals from across the credit, collections, legal, and enforcement communities. Through a series of regional events, it provides a valuable platform for learning, collaboration, and raising standards across the industry.
Sam joins a respected line-up of speakers for 2025, contributing a practical, experience-led voice from the enforcement sector.
For credit professionals working in litigation, recoveries or third-party strategy, this session offers a unique opportunity to better understand how High Court enforcement operates — not just in principle, but in practice, and in a new era of independent regulation.
