Brandsmiths SL Limited Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against Brandsmiths SL Limited at the High Court Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Recorded under case reference CR-2026-007867, the petition was presented on 12 October 2026. Presentation of a petition represents the earliest formal court step in compulsory liquidation proceedings under the Insolvency Act 1986; it is not a determination of insolvency or an order to wind up the company.
Petition details
The High Court CE-File public database records the petition details as follows:
| Case detail | Filing record |
|---|---|
| Case Number | CR-2026-007867 |
| Case Title | Brandsmiths SL Limited |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Presentation Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Filing Court | High Court of Justice, Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Public filings at Companies House record the standard corporate profile for Brandsmiths SL Limited (company number 09308037):
- Incorporation Date: 12 November 2014
- Company Status: Active
- Registered Office: Old Pump House, 19 Hooper Street, London, England, E1 8BU
- SIC Code: 74909 (Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified)
- Financial Data: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Directors and ownership
According to the official register at Companies House, the recorded officers and controlling interests are:
- Mr Adam Omar Morallee: Appointed as director on 12 November 2014. Born June 1976. Resident in England, British nationality.
- Ms Rhian Elizabeth Morallee: Appointed as director on 12 November 2014. Born November 1976. Resident in England, British nationality.
- Mr Alexander Winward: Appointed as director on 29 April 2025. Born April 1977. Resident in England, British nationality.
- Mr Adam Morallee: Appointed as company secretary on 12 November 2014.
Persons with Significant Control (PSC):
- Mr Adam Omar Morallee: Recorded on 7 April 2016 as holding 75% to 100% of shares, 75% to 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
These officer entries reflect information registered with Companies House. No inference of insolvency, misconduct, or personal responsibility for court filings attaches to any named individual.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No recent legal notices concerning this case were recorded in The Gazette dataset. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner typically advertises the filing in The Gazette no earlier than seven business days after serving the petition on the company's registered office, and at least seven business days prior to the listed court hearing.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a winding-up petition is presented, commercial relationships are governed by strict statutory consequences under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Any disposition of company property, including bank payments or transfers of assets, made after the petition date is void if a compulsory winding-up order is subsequently granted, unless validated by the court.
Creditors and risk officers assessing potential trade exposure should adopt a structured procedure:
1. Review active supply contracts and freeze unsecured credit terms pending legal status confirmation.
2. Conduct a formal winding up search to identify whether other litigation or petitions have been listed.
3. Identify all transactions settled after the petition presentation date (12 October 2026) to assess exposure to section 127 voidance claims.
4. Ask the company's management whether a validation order application has been filed in the High Court.
Realistic Scenario: Section 127 Payment Risk
If a trade creditor receives a £20,000 settlement payment from Brandsmiths SL Limited on 18 October 2026 without a court validation order, and the High Court later issues a winding-up order, that £20,000 payment is void by operation of law. A liquidator appointed by the Insolvency Service could require the supplier to repay the £20,000 into the liquidation estate, leaving the supplier as an unsecured creditor for the original debt.
How to investigate further
To monitor court proceedings and corporate updates regarding this entity:
- Review updates on today's winding-up petition list.
- Execute a routine winding up petition search across target corporate accounts before extending credit.
- Set up free company monitoring to receive immediate email updates on filing changes and court actions.
Manual checks versus automated intelligence
Credit controllers traditionally track corporate legal changes manually by checking Companies House, calling the High Court Central Registry counter, or reviewing published back-issues of statutory gazettes. This manual checking method is prone to coverage delays, potentially missing presented petitions during the sensitive window before advertisement.
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For credit teams and suppliers
For commercial credit managers, solicitors, and lenders, discovering a court petition at the presentation stage is critical to avoiding unrecoverable payments and uncollectable debts. Relying on annual filings leaves firms vulnerable to sudden insolvency actions. Performing a regular winding up search during onboarding and credit reviews provides defensible evidence to protect balance sheets.
FAQ
What is a winding-up petition?
A winding-up petition is a formal court application submitted by a creditor or director seeking to place a company into compulsory liquidation due to unpaid debts or insolvency.
Does a petition filing mean the company is insolvent?
No. Presentation is the commencement of court proceedings. The court has not issued a winding-up order, and the company may dispute the claim, pay the debt, or apply to strike out the petition.
When does a winding-up petition hearing occur?
Hearings at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions are typically scheduled within 6 to 10 weeks from the presentation date, depending on court availability.
What happens if the court grants a winding-up order?
If an order is granted, the company enters compulsory liquidation. Powers of the directors cease, and control passes to the Official Receiver or an appointed liquidator.
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.