About Us.
Strikes Property Services Group is one of the UK’s leading property dispute resolution agencies.
We’ve worked with some of the largest and most renowned commercial property owners and managers across England and Wales as well as nationally respected solicitors, letting agents and thousands of residential landlords.
Our mission.
To provide a hassle-free service that protects our clients’ rights, safeguards their assets and restores control – whether you are managing a single property or a complex national portfolio.
Meet the team.
Our team is comprised of an in-house Authorised High Court Enforcement Officer, certified Enforcement Agents, specialist solicitors and seasoned property professionals, who combine their skills and expertise to facilitate swift and legal resolution to all your property related challenges.
Chris Bane
Managing director
Our Founder and Managing Director, Chris has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, with particular expertise in Possession Orders, CRAR, Forfeiture, Traveller and Squatter Evictions, and Debt Recovery.
Chris oversees the day-to-day running of Strikes, whilst still maintaining personal contact with all clients. He began his career as an enforcement agent, before starting Strikes in 2014.
In his spare time is also an avid F1 and football fan. He has also recently taken up tennis against his better judgement – but has surprised himself by actually enjoying it!
Andrew McDermott
Authorised HCEO
Andrew has been with Strikes since Spring 2025 as our in-house Authorised High Court Enforcement Officer (appointed 2023).
He is responsible for transferring CCJs to High Court, Foreign Judgements, Employment Tribunal Awards, Process Serving, Writs of Possession and Writs of Delivery, as well as the running of our sister company, Strikes High Court Enforcement Services. Before becoming an HCEO, Andrew worked as an Enforcement Agent.
And he’s not all work, work, work! In his spare time, Andrew enjoys boxing, trying new cuisines and spending time with his family.
Jennifer Beatty
Consultant Solictor
Jennifer and Strikes have worked together for many years – she was the first port of call for Strikes when looking for a high calibre, Qualified Solicitor.
Jennifer joined the Strikes team in October 2023 as our external consultant solicitor, assisting our residential clients with landlord and tenant issues. Jennifer is 14 years PQE and so an encyclopedia of knowledge.
When not at work, Jennifer enjoys minibreaks with friends and family, a good red wine – and is partial to a fillet steak.
Jamie Bennett
Account Manager
Jamie has been with Strikes since the beginning of 2024 as an Enforcement Officer, and, after showing a real aptitude for resolving property disputes, has risen to the role of Account Manager.
His understanding and no-nonsense approach is appreciated by new and seasoned landlords alike. Jamie is rapidly gaining expertise in all the Strikes service areas, including Possession Orders, evictions, inventory and inspections, CRAR, traveller and squatter evictions, Forfeiture of Lease and High Court Enforcement.
In his spare time Jamie likes walking his dog, going to the gym and DIY.
Janet Morris
Legal Administrator
Janet joined us from the legal property disputes sector. She has over 20 years’ experience with property disputes – both commercial and residential. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening (her No. 1 place to be found), baking and making cards for family and friends.
Amie Hackney
Trace Services Manager
Amie has been a valued member of the Strikes team since 2013, working up through administrative and finance roles to current position as Trace Manager. With a sharp investigative mind and a deep understanding of tracing techniques, she excels at locating absconded tenants and debtors using advanced tools and data analysis.
Outside work, Amie enjoys spending time with her family, taking long walks with her dogs and sipping Piña Coladas in the sun.
Roy Bennett
Enforcement Agent
Roy joined the business as a Trainee Enforcement Agent, and after training, obtained his Enforcement Agents Ticket at the first time of asking. His main roles include CRAR, Traveller and Squatter Evictions and Forfeitures of Lease. In his spare time Roy is a keen gardener, plays badminton and spends as much time as possible with his family.
Jason Meaden
Enforcement Agent
Based in London, Jason brings a vast amount of experience to the team, having been the Bailiff Manager at one of the biggest agencies in the country. Jason covers all the Strikes services, including High Court Writs, CRAR, Traveller and Squatter Evictions and Forfeitures of Lease.
Vicky
Head of Branding
Vicky first joined Strikes as a freelance Graphic Designer at the beginning of 2025. By June, she officially came on board as our Head of Branding within the Marketing team.
With nearly 30 years of experience in design and branding—spanning both the print industry and over a decade of running her own business—she brings a wealth of creativity and insight to the team. Vicky sees the Strikes brand as her baby and is genuinely excited to help it grow and evolve.
Outside of work, she’s a proud mum of three and a big music lover. Nothing beats the energy of a live gig for her—it’s her happy place.
Joshua Parfitt
Head of Content
Joshua Parfitt joined Strikes Property Services Group as Head of Content in November 2025, and is responsible for all the content on https://strikescs.com.
Since joining the team, Joshua has been the catalyst behind Strikes’ growing library of case study content, as well as a bite-size blog series covering the 2025 Renters’ Rights Act – content that was syndicated by the National Residential Landlords Association.
Joshua trained as a professional journalist, gaining his gold-standard NCTJ Diploma in Journalism at News Associates in London in 2018.
Our Reputation.
Strikes Property Services Group is recognised as a trusted and respected authority within the UK property dispute and enforcement sector.
We are proud to be an NRLA Recognised Supplier, as well as a Propertymark Industry Supplier, and a partner of The Commercial Property Network. Our firm is also a member of the Civil Court Users Association and an EMPO Recognised Supplier. We also maintain a 5.0 / 5.0 client rating on Google Places.
Our work has also been recognised through national awards, including winning “Best Debt Collection Agency – England” at the SME UK Enterprise Awards. This was under our former trading name, Strikes Bailiffs Ltd.
As part of our role in the sector, we contribute to media discussions on enforcement, debt recovery and property disputes. Our Director, Chris Bane, is often invited to provide expert commentary – for example, speaking on LBC Radio in response to the high-profile eviction of squatters from Gordon Ramsay’s York & Albany pub in London and running popular webinars for Propertymark on topics ranging from recovering debt to the eviction process.
