The Official Receiver generally invites a private sector insolvency practitioner to act in a case where there are assets of more than £10,000, although this can vary from office to office and I think in Catallus' area the figure is more likely £20,000.
Tait Walker are an excellent firm of insolvency practitioners, and represent Northern Rock in a lot of creditor voting. It is possible that you have a large Northern Rock debt which has led to this appointment, or alternatively you may live in the Newcastle area and Tait Walker are simply the next firm on this list.
And before everyone groans about Northern Rock again - this firm are just acting under instructioms when representing their client, and I have direct personal experience of negotiating with experienced and professional members of this firm's staff.
Regards, Melanie Giles, Insolvency Practitioner for over 20 years.
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