Bodywork Solutions Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition

A creditor winding-up petition has been presented against Bodywork Solutions Ltd (company number 10174310) in the High Court of Justice. The petition was filed on 20 October 2026 under case number CR-2026-008140, as recorded by the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions via the HM Courts & Tribunals Service CE-File system. Presentation of a petition represents the formal submission of an insolvency application to the court and is not a determination of insolvency. The legal outcome remains a matter for judicial determination.

Petition details

The Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions records the following details for this matter:

The published CE-File record does not disclose the petitioner name, the debt amount claimed, or a scheduled hearing date. Under standard High Court procedure, petitions are typically listed for an initial hearing before an Insolvency and Companies Court (ICC) Judge within six to ten weeks of filing.

Company snapshot

Bodywork Solutions Ltd is an active private limited company incorporated on 11 May 2016. According to the Companies House register, the company's registered office is Unit C, Baker House Industrial Estate, The Hayes, Stourbridge, England, DY9 8RS.

The business trades under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 29201, covering the manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles. Detailed financial figures, including turnover, balance sheet totals, and going-concern notes, are not stated in the published source data for this filing.

Directors and ownership

Public filings at Companies House record the following officer appointments and ownership interests for Bodywork Solutions Ltd:

On the register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC), Ms Michelle Louise Peterson is recorded as holding ownership of shares representing 75% to 100% of the company since 10 May 2017. These details reflect the public statutory register and carry no finding or allegation regarding the winding-up proceedings.

Recent filings and Gazette activity

No statutory notices relating to this petition have appeared in The Gazette. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must not advertise a petition earlier than seven business days after service on the company, nor later than seven business days before the scheduled hearing date, unless the court orders otherwise.

What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties

The presentation of a winding-up petition triggers specific statutory risks under English insolvency law. Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the commencement of winding up is void if a winding-up order is subsequently made, unless validated by the court.

Because the commencement date relates back to the day the petition was presented, suppliers receiving payments during this interim period face clawback risk if the court makes an order and no validation order is obtained. Commercial banks routinely freeze the company's bank accounts once notified of a petition to prevent unlawful dispositions.

Practical risk-ranking checklist for creditors

Credit professionals and finance teams exposed to a counterparty facing a petition should implement an immediate response framework:

1. Quantify ledger exposure: Split balances into pre-presentation and post-presentation debt to identify section 127 exposure.

2. Review supply terms: Switch continuing deliveries to pro-forma terms or cleared funds prior to dispatch.

3. Verify retention of title: Check whether existing contracts contain enforceable retention-of-title clauses covering identifiable, unworked inventory.

4. Track court listings: Monitor the daily winding-up petitions list to watch for hearing dates or supporting creditor notices.

5. Enable continuous surveillance: Use free company monitoring to receive automated alerts for gazetted advertisements, charges, or corporate filings.

Counterparty risk assessment framework

| Case Stage | Governing Rule / Statute | Operational Consequences | Recommended Action |

| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Petition Presented | s.127 Insolvency Act 1986 applies | Asset dispositions at risk of clawback; accounts vulnerable | Conduct winding up petition search; suspend open credit |

| Gazette Advertisement | Rule 7.10 Insolvency Rules 2016 | Bank accounts frozen; wider market becomes aware | Lodge notice of intention to appear if owed funds |

| Court Hearing / Order | s.125 Insolvency Act 1986 | Official Receiver appointed; trading ceases | Submit formal proof of debt to the liquidator |

Realistic commercial scenario

Consider an engineering component distributor supplying custom panels to a specialist vehicle bodybuilder. The distributor holds an unpaid trade balance of £35,000 on 30-day terms. Upon learning that a petition has been presented at the Central Registry, the distributor halts an outstanding £8,000 order scheduled for delivery on credit.

If the distributor had delivered the additional goods without payment, those goods would become trapped in a potential liquidation estate, leaving the supplier as an unsecured creditor. By identifying the filing early, the distributor protects against expanding exposure and requests payment validation or return of identifiable stock.

Corporate intelligence and registry searches

Traditionally, credit teams relied on statutory notices published in The Gazette or formal notifications from debtors. However, because Rule 7.10 restricts petition advertising until shortly before the hearing, a company often continues trading for weeks after presentation without public awareness. Corp Intel cross-references Central Registry records to surface petition filings at the point of presentation.

Conducting a regular winding up search enables risk managers to detect court proceedings weeks ahead of public gazetting, protecting cash flow before bank accounts freeze.

For credit teams and suppliers

For commercial credit teams, trade insurers, and corporate lenders, detecting a petition early is essential before approving high-value supply contracts or extending credit limits. Overlooking an active petition risks total loss on new credit lines and exposes recent receipts to court-ordered clawback. Performing a timely winding up search provides defensible verification prior to release of goods or financial commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?

After presentation, the petition must be served on the registered office of the company. The petitioning creditor then files a certificate of service with the court, after which the matter proceeds toward a public hearing before an ICC Judge.

Can a company trade after a petition is filed?

A company can legally continue trading, but transactions are subject to section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Unless the court grants a validation order, payments and asset transfers made after the presentation date are void if a winding-up order is ultimately granted.

How does a creditor find out about a hearing date?

Hearing dates are listed on the High Court cause list and published in The Gazette when the petition is advertised. Creditors can also contact the court or monitor cause lists directly.

Can a winding-up petition be withdrawn?

Yes. If the underlying debt is settled or disputed on genuine substantial grounds, the petitioner and company can apply by consent to dismiss or withdraw the petition prior to the hearing.

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.

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