Cardell Media Limited Listed for Winding-Up Petition Hearing
London-based media representation firm CARDELL MEDIA LIMITED is listed on the High Court cause list for a court hearing on 10 September 2026 at 10:30am. The matter is scheduled before the High Court of Justice (Chancery Division) Insolvency and Companies Court at Court 4 of The Rolls Building under case reference CR-2026-005596.
A listing on the published cause list indicates that a legal application is scheduled for consideration by the court. It does not constitute a finding of insolvency, nor does it establish that a winding-up order will be made.
Hearing details
| Attribute | Cause List Record |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | CARDELL MEDIA LIMITED |
| Company Number | 04657215 |
| Case Number | CR-2026-005596 |
| Court Division | High Court of Justice (Chancery Division), Insolvency and Companies Court |
| Hearing Venue | The Rolls Building, Court 4 |
| Hearing Date & Time | 10 September 2026 at 10:30am |
| Case Type | Winding Up |
Company snapshot
According to the Companies House register, Cardell Media Limited was incorporated on 5 February 2003. The corporate record lists the status of the entity as active, with its registered office situated at Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London, England, W1J 6BD.
The company is registered under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes:
- 73120: Media representation services
- 82990: Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
No latest financial statements or payment practice disclosures were included in the court listing dataset.
Directors and ownership
The public register records the current officers and ownership structure as follows:
- Mr Christopher Paul Cardell: Active Director, appointed 5 February 2003. Recorded as a Person with Significant Control (PSC) since 30 June 2016, holding between 25% and 50% of ownership shares and voting rights.
- Mrs Margaret Gail Cardell: Active Director, appointed 28 May 2003. (Previously served as company secretary between 28 May 2003 and 9 October 2006). Recorded as a Person with Significant Control since 30 June 2016, holding between 25% and 50% of ownership shares and voting rights.
Historic roles recorded on the register include Claire Stevens (Director from 1 November 2012 to 1 March 2016), RT Secretarial Limited (Corporate Secretary from 9 October 2006 to 6 February 2013), and formation entities OCS Corporate Secretaries Limited and OCS Directors Limited (both resigned 5 February 2003).
These register details are factual statements from the public index. In accordance with standard court reporting standards, no connection is made or implied between individual directors or shareholders and the court petition.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
A statutory notice regarding case CR-2026-005596 was advertised in The Gazette on 27 August 2026 under the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice. The advertisement cited proceedings brought in the matter of Cardell Media Limited pursuant to the Insolvency Act 1986.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a company faces a court hearing related to a petition, commercial counterparties typically initiate formal credit reviews. Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property or transfer of shares made after the presentation of a petition is void unless validated by the court, should a compulsory winding-up order subsequently be granted.
To manage exposure effectively, risk and legal teams generally follow standard assessment protocols:
1. Verify Court Status: Review today's winding-up cause list to confirm hearing listings and court entries.
2. Inspect Formal Notices: Cross-reference case numbers against published notices in The Gazette to confirm petition details.
3. Assess Contractual Terms: Review existing supply agreements, retention of title (ROT) clauses, and payment terms.
4. Run Risk Checks: Conduct a comprehensive winding up search before extending further credit or agreeing to unbacked delivery terms.
5. Establish Continuous Monitoring: Set up daily alerts via free company monitoring to track subsequent filings, charges, or status changes.
How to investigate further
Professional advisers, trade suppliers, and commercial partners requiring up-to-date intelligence should verify court listings directly via official administrative channels. If you are conducting due diligence on secondary trade counterparties or customers, running a proactive winding up petition search ensures you obtain official, verifiable cause-list and filing data.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit controllers and commercial managers evaluating counterparty risk rely on timely court data to prevent unrecoverable bad debt. Missing a petition filing can result in invalidated payments under s.127 restrictions or unfulfilled contractual obligations. Before executing major agreements, approving credit extensions, or releasing deliveries, risk professionals should perform a standard winding up search to ensure potential legal petitions are identified well ahead of public Gazette notices.
FAQ
What does a court cause list listing mean?
It indicates that a petition or related insolvency application has been scheduled for a hearing in the High Court. It does not mean the court has made a final determination or that the company has ceased trading.
How long does a court take to issue an outcome after a hearing?
Depending on the court's direction, the judge may grant an immediate winding-up order, dismiss the petition, adjourn the case to a later date, or allow time for settlement. Court records update following the session.
Can a company continue trading while a petition is pending?
Yes, companies may continue operating. However, bank accounts may be frozen by financial institutions upon publication of a petition, and dispositions of property remain subject to section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986.
Where can I check if other counterparties face legal proceedings?
You can review daily court listings on the daily winding-up petitions list or conduct individual corporate risk assessments.
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.