Agnewlight Limited Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against AGNEWLIGHT LIMITED at the High Court of Justice Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Court record entry CR-2026-007160 confirms the petition was filed on 17 September 2026. Presentation of a petition is a formal legal step initiated by a creditor; it is not a declaration of insolvency, nor does it guarantee that the court will issue a winding-up order.
Petition details
The details recorded on the HMCTS CE-File system for this entry are as follows:
- Case Reference: CR-2026-007160
- Filed Date: 17 September 2026
- Case Type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Filing Registry: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search)
- Petitioning Creditor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Debt Amount: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Listed Hearing Date: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Company snapshot
According to records maintained at Companies House, Agnewlight Limited has been registered in England and Wales for over four decades.
| Attribute | Registered Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | AGNEWLIGHT LIMITED |
| Company Number | 01699472 |
| Incorporation Date | 15 February 1983 |
| Company Status | Active |
| Registered Office | 2-4 Reede Road, Dagenham, England, RM10 8DP |
| SIC Code | 79110 (Travel agency activities) |
| Latest Financial Results | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Auditor / Going Concern Flags | Not stated in the published source |
Directors and ownership
Public filings on the Companies House register establish the legal governance and beneficial ownership history of the entity. The current active management and control structures are listed below alongside historic filings.
Current Active Director
- Mr Ayah Nirmaal Adurai: Appointed as director on 30 August 2022. Born June 1973, British nationality, resident in England.
Current Person with Significant Control (PSC)
- Mr Ayah Nirmaal Adurai: Notified on 30 August 2022 as holding 75% to 100% of company shares.
Historic Resigned Officers and PSCs
- Mr Dhanesh Lawrence Manuel Fredrick: Served as director from 10 August 2022 until resigning on 30 August 2022. Recorded as PSC holding 75% to 100% of shares during the same period.
- Mrs Thusyanthi Nirmalan: Served as director from 14 October 2021 until resigning on 10 August 2022. Recorded as PSC holding 75% to 100% of shares during that period.
- Mrs Annette Shelkin: Served as director and secretary until resigning on 14 October 2021. Recorded as historic PSC holding 25% to 50% shares until 14 October 2021.
- Mr Farley Shelkin: Served as director until resigning on 14 October 2021. Recorded as historic PSC holding 25% to 50% shares until 14 October 2021.
Company law records reflect officer appointments and equity changes as registered. No connection between historic or current officers and the presentation of this petition should be inferred.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
As of the date of this report, no public insolvency notices regarding case CR-2026-007160 have been published in The Gazette. The absence of a advertisement on the Gazette does not diminish the existence of the petition, as creditors frequently delay advertisement while commercial negotiations take place.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition triggers significant statutory considerations under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Under this statute, any disposition of company property or transfer of shares made after the presentation date is void in the event that a compulsory liquidation order is subsequently granted, unless validated by court order.
Counterparty Assessment Framework
When evaluating exposure to a trading counterparty subject to a petition, risk managers typically execute a four-step check:
1. Verify Court Listings: Confirm entry dates via the High Court cause list or execute a formal winding up search.
2. Review Exposure: Assess outstanding receivables, pending deliveries, and ongoing operational contracts.
3. Assess Payment Terms: Evaluate whether continuing credit risks breach internal underwriting standards.
4. Monitor Daily Filings: Set up automated alerts to track sudden filings, debenture registrations, or advertisement notices.
For a practical scenario, consider a supplier providing travel booking software on 30-day payment terms. If a petition was filed on 17 September, any payments processed by the target company after that date could theoretically be subject to clawback by a liquidator if a winding-up order is eventually granted, unless a validation order is secured.
How to run a winding up petition search
Manual verification of winding-up petitions historically required contacting the High Court Central Registry by phone or inspecting physical court cause lists daily. Credit intelligence professionals now automate this process across thousands of corporate entities.
To conduct a comprehensive audit across UK filings:
- Check the daily court listings published on the today's cause list feed.
- Perform a targeted winding up petition search before approving high-value credit terms or completing contractual execution.
- Enable free company monitoring to receive real-time email alerts when fresh petition filings or Gazette notices are registered.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters, commercial lenders, and trade credit suppliers routinely require verification of High Court petition statuses during pre-contractual due diligence or before releasing significant trade goods. Missing an unadvertised petition can lead to unrecoverable debts or complex Section 127 clawback litigation post-liquidation. Implementing automated checks ensures exposure is mitigated before financial transactions settle.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After a petition is presented at court, the petitioning creditor serves a copy on the company. The court sets a hearing date, and the petitioner may advertise the petition in The Gazette after seven clear business days, provided the debt remains unpaid and no injunction is granted.
Is a company immediately forced to close when a petition is filed?
No. A company continues trading after a petition is presented unless a provisional liquidator is appointed or a court order forces closure. However, bank accounts are frequently frozen by financial institutions once the petition is advertised in The Gazette.
Can a winding-up petition be dismissed or withdrawn?
Yes. If the underlying debt is settled, disputed on bona fide legal grounds, or a settlement agreement is reached, the petitioning creditor can apply to dismiss or withdraw the petition at or prior to the court hearing.
How long does it take from presentation to a full court hearing?
court hearings are typically listed between 6 to 10 weeks after presentation, depending on High Court judicial availability and procedural requirements.
Disclaimer
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.