BBE International Winding Up Petition Hearing
A winding-up petition hearing concerning Sheffield-based engineering consultancy BBE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED has been listed before the High Court of Justice. According to the published court cause list, the matter is scheduled to be heard on 7 September 2026 at 10:30am in Court 4 of the Rolls Building, London, under case reference CR-2025-006601. The listing indicates that the application is being heard in the High Court's Companies Winding Up court.
When a petition is presented under s.122(1)(f) of the Insolvency Act 1986, the court convenes to determine whether a winding-up order should be made. Commercial counterparties and creditors tracking insolvency proceedings can monitor the daily court schedule on the today's winding-up petitions list or review the official court roll.
Hearing details
The table below outlines the hearing parameters extracted from the published High Court cause list:
| Parameter | Source Data |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | BBE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED |
| Registered Company Number | 09883101 |
| Case Reference | CR-2025-006601 |
| Case Type | Winding Up |
| Hearing Date & Time | 7 September 2026 at 10:30am |
| Court Venue | The Rolls Building, Court 4 |
| Jurisdiction | High Court of Justice (Companies Winding Up) |
| Petitioning Creditor / Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
According to public filings on the Companies House register, BBE International Limited was incorporated on 23 November 2015 as a private limited company. Its principal activity is classified under SIC code 71129 ("Other engineering activities").
The business maintains its registered office at Special Works, 39 Stanley Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, S3 8HH. Financial account filings, balance sheet breakdowns, and auditor statements were not stated in the published cause list data.
Directors and ownership
Public register filings reveal details regarding the governance structure and ownership history of BBE International Limited. The officers recorded on the statutory register are as follows:
- Mr Paul Francis Dixon (born August 1958): Currently serves as corporate secretary (appointed 1 November 2019) and director (appointed 13 September 2021). The register shows he previously served as a director from 23 November 2015 until his resignation on 8 September 2019.
- Mr Andrew Bulmer (born July 1970): Served as a director from 1 November 2019 until his resignation was filed on 15 August 2024.
- Mr Philip James Leake (born November 1966): Served as a director from 1 November 2019 until his resignation was filed on 15 August 2024.
Regarding Persons with Significant Control (PSCs):
- Mr Paul Francis Dixon: Registered as an active individual PSC on 1 December 2023, holding between 25% and 50% of shares and voting rights.
- Beccanor Limited (Company No. 07607136): Recorded as a corporate PSC holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights from 29 November 2022 until its control ceased on 1 December 2023.
- Mr Paul Dixon: Previously listed as a PSC with significant influence or control from 6 April 2016 until 29 November 2022.
These entries represent statutory register disclosures filed with the registrar of companies. No inferences regarding personal involvement in the pending court petition should be drawn from corporate directorships or ownership disclosures.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Statutory advertisements relating to winding-up petitions, court orders, and creditors' meetings are published in The Gazette. At the date of publication, the provided cause list record does not include associated Gazette advertisement numbers or specific presentation dates. Creditors requiring statutory updates should check public records regularly.
Under statutory procedures, presenting a petition does not constitute a legal determination of insolvency. The outcome remains subject to judicial assessment during the listed court hearing.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a commercial counterparty is listed for a High Court winding-up petition hearing, suppliers and financial officers standardly implement enhanced risk-management checks. Under s.127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the presentation of a winding-up petition is void unless validated by court order if a winding-up order is subsequently granted.
Credit professionals and finance teams evaluating exposure should consider the following steps:
1. Perform a formal winding up search to confirm whether additional petitions or court listings are pending.
2. Review statutory charge registers using a company charge check to verify secured debt obligations.
3. Request direct confirmation from the debtor regarding payment arrangements or validation orders.
4. Set up free company monitoring to receive daily automated alerts for statutory filings, director changes, and Gazette notices.
For conveyancers, lawyers and lenders
Conducting a timely winding up search is a critical risk mitigation requirement prior to real estate completions, commercial loan disbursements, and corporate M&A transactions. Missing an active winding-up petition risk can expose buyers, lenders, and advisers to voided transactions under s.127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Performing a verified winding up petition search ensures clear title transfer, protects security interests, and provides a documented audit trail for professional compliance.
How to investigate further
Corporate intelligence professionals and legal practitioners can verify case details through several official public channels:
- The High Court Cause List (Chancery Division, Companies Winding Up).
- The official insolvency notices database at The Gazette.
- Statutory corporate filings at Companies House.
- Comprehensive litigation tracking via a targeted winding up search.
FAQ
What is a winding-up petition hearing?
A winding-up petition hearing is a High Court proceeding where a judge reviews an application, usually presented by a creditor, requesting that a company be placed into compulsory liquidation to satisfy unpaid liabilities.
Does a petition listing mean the company is insolvent?
No. The publication of a cause list entry confirms that a hearing is scheduled. It is not a legal finding of insolvency or wrongdoing. The outcome is determined solely by the court.
Where can creditors check court petition listings?
Creditors can monitor upcoming High Court insolvency listings by checking the published cause list, searching The Gazette, or running an automated check through Corp Intel.
How does section 127 affect payments after a petition is presented?
Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 renders disposition of company property void if made after a petition is presented, unless the court grants a validation order. Creditors receiving payments during this period should seek legal guidance.
Disclaimer
This report summarises entries on the published court cause list. 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.