To re-open a channel of communication with persons who have changed address without notification, we utilise both up-to-the-minute on-line database facilities and well-established professional contacts. We have a success rate in excess of 90% and an unrivalled expertise in locating debtors, "gone-aways", missing witnesses and probate beneficiaries. We have recently assisted The Shipman Inquiry handling over 240 files with a 98% success rate.

Locally: We aim to personally serve documents anywhere in Greater Manchester, within 48 hours of instruction. For this service we charge a competitive fixed fee, regardless of the number of visits necessary, with no additional charge for any mileage incurred.

Nationally: We have established our own network of agents to ensure that we can effect service of documents, anywhere in Britain. This service is quick and reliable and has proved invaluable for solicitors, saving them time and effort in having to locate local agents.

Also we are able to attend at any County Court to issue proceedings on behalf of you or your clients and then, once issued will effect service of the documents.

We will attend anywhere in the UK to inspect and/or maintain the display of Statutory Notices and will attend, as and when required, to photograph the Statutory Notice and replace it if necessary. We will also provide sworn affidavits in connection with the inspection and/or display of the Statutory Notices, if required.

This service is particularly useful in connection with making applications for Premises Licences, Betting and Gaming Licences and Planning Permission.

We will provide a status report which will include database information together with local enquiries. If needed, more specific information can be provided and we will be pleased to discuss your requirement. We utilise on-line facilities to determine an individual’s credit ratings and will identify County Court Judgments at previous and current addresses. We can also confirm ownership or tenancy of any specified address by reference to the electoral roll and the Land Registry.

As well as providing the status report information, we will attend at the address, photograph the area and obtain an estimated value of the property.

To aid the presentation of any claimant’s case, anywhere in the UK, we produce three professionally bound booklets, each containing a detailed locus in quo sketchplan, including measurement and surrounding detail, together with photographs taken from several angles to provide a clear picture of the scene. The same fixed fee covers the whole of the UK.

We can provide a variety of information relating to any company. You may be as selective as you wish in specifying the precise information you require – from a simple registered office search to a full company search. With our ever increasing access to new data-base facilities more and more information is now available. For example, details are now held on four million Directorships and one million Company Secretaries and are updated daily by capturing data from Annual Returns and Change of Directors filed with Companies House.

Where instructed, we shall arrange to meet with a witness and take the necessary statement in the required format.

At a moment’s notice, we can provide information relative to any motor vehiclec.

We can:
• confirm its identity (make and model)
• report any outstanding finance
• advise if reported stolen and if so, refer you to the Police Station dealing with the matter
• inform you of any plate transfer
• provide and HPI check on any previous registration numbers

We investigate fraudulent and suspicious insurance claims and obtain evidence in domestic or commercial matters. We employ professionally trained operatives who use state-of-the-art video, photographic equipment and where necessary, specially designed and equipped covert surveillance vehicles. We will provide a DVD after any surveillance together with a detailed report.

Since it was established, J & A Davis has built an enviable reputation based on commitment, integrity and, most importantly, results. Today, by continuing to invest in the latest technology, we continue also, to offer our clients the finest facilities and services. For further information, help or advice please contact Anthony Davis.