Chinese British Enterprise Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against London-based catering business CHINESE BRITISH ENTERPRISE LTD in the High Court of Justice. The filing was registered on 4 November 2026 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-008453. Presentation of a petition is the earliest public signal of compulsory liquidation proceedings; it is an application by an alleged creditor and is not a judicial determination of insolvency.
Commercial counterparties tracking high-risk filings can monitor court appearances across England and Wales via the daily winding-up petitions list.
Petition details
- Case number: CR-2026-008453
- Case title: Chinese British Enterprise Ltd
- Court: High Court of Justice (Insolvency and Companies Court)
- Filed date: 4 November 2026
- Case type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Source: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search)
- Petitioning creditor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Petitioner's legal representative: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Petition debt amount: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- First hearing date: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Where transactions require formal court confirmation for compliance or lending files, parties can [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate).
Company snapshot
Public filings at Companies House show the company is an active private limited company incorporated on 14 May 2014.
| Attribute | Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | CHINESE BRITISH ENTERPRISE LTD |
| Company Number | 09038919 |
| Registered Office | 81 Meridian House, Juniper Drive, London, England, SW18 1QS |
| Company Status | Active |
| Primary SIC Code | 56290 (Other food service activities) |
| Incorporation Date | 14 May 2014 |
| Turnover & Net Assets | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Further corporate profile history is accessible through the CHINESE BRITISH ENTERPRISE LTD profile on Corp Intel and the official Companies House register.
Directors and ownership
The public register records one active director alongside several historical appointments:
- Mr Congyi Wang: Director, appointed 1 June 2015. Born April 1987. Nationality: Chinese. Country of residence: England.
- Ms Bei Fang: Former director, appointed 14 May 2014, resigned 5 January 2017. Born January 1979. Nationality: Chinese. Country of residence: United Kingdom.
- Mr Han Rui: Former director, appointed 23 April 2015, resigned 1 September 2015. Born January 1988. Nationality: Chinese. Country of residence: China.
- Mr Yang Wu: Former director, appointed 23 April 2015, resigned 28 February 2016. Born May 1982. Nationality: British. Country of residence: United Kingdom.
- Mr Haiwei Yin: Former director, appointed 1 July 2016, resigned 1 July 2022; re-appointed 1 July 2022, resigned 10 December 2022. Born July 1991. Nationality: Chinese.
According to the register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC):
- Mr Congyi Wang was recorded on 6 April 2016 as holding between 25% and 50% of voting rights, the right to appoint and remove directors as a firm, and significant influence or control as a firm.
These officer entries reflect statutory filings. Corporate insolvency procedures attach exclusively to the legal corporate entity, and public register appointments carry no presumption of personal responsibility for debt or petition presentation.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No formal notices concerning case CR-2026-008453 have been published in The Gazette. Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner cannot advertise the petition until at least seven business days have elapsed following service on the company's registered office, unless the court orders otherwise.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition triggers substantial commercial risks under English insolvency law:
1. Void dispositions under Section 127: Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, if a winding-up order is made, any disposition of company property, transfer of shares, or alteration in status made after the petition date (4 November 2026) is void unless ratified by a validation order from the court.
2. Bank account freezes: Financial institutions cross-check filings against court registers. Once a clearing bank identifies the petition or its advertisement, it routinely freezes corporate bank accounts to avoid liability under section 127.
3. Supply chain disruption: Suppliers operating on open-credit terms face repayment clawback risks if payments received post-presentation are later challenged by an Official Receiver or liquidator.
Counterparty exposure scenario
Consider a commercial food wholesaler supplying £18,000 of ingredients per month on 30-day payment terms. If the supplier delivers stock post-presentation without knowing the petition exists, payments received from the company may be ruled void under section 127 if a winding-up order is granted. Performing a routine winding up search before authorising additional credit allows credit managers to switch terms to cash on delivery (COD) or pause shipments before exposure crystallises.
Practical response checklist for trade creditors
- Review ledger exposure: Identify outstanding invoices and pending deliveries immediately.
- Verify retention of title: Confirm whether contracts include enforceable retention of title (RoT) clauses over delivered inventory.
- Halt unsecured credit: Transition supply arrangements to pro-forma invoicing or cleared funds before dispatch.
- Monitor court developments: Track whether the petition proceeds to advertisement, dismissal, settlement, or an order.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters and commercial finance providers dealing with trading entities must verify insolvency status before releasing funds or approving credit lines. Relying solely on annual accounts filings creates substantial blind spots, as statutory filings are inherently backward-looking. Conducting a timely winding up search ensures exposure decisions reflect real-time High Court petition filings before statutory advertisements appear in public registers.
How to investigate further
Credit managers traditionally verify filings by ordering paper searches from the Rolls Building, cross-referencing Companies House records, and polling court cause lists manually. Corp Intel aggregates these disjointed steps into unified company reporting, identifying filings days before statutory Gazette publication.
To inspect counterparties or verify whether other commercial entities face court claims, run a winding up petition search. Trade creditors and lenders wishing to track changes on this entity automatically can set up free company monitoring for real-time filing alerts.
FAQ
What is a winding-up petition?
A winding-up petition is a legal application submitted to the court, typically by a creditor alleging an undisputed debt exceeding £750, requesting the liquidation of a company under the Insolvency Act 1986.
Does presenting a petition mean the company is closed?
No. Presentation is an initial procedural step. The company continues to trade while the court assesses the petition. A company can defend the petition, pay the debt, reach a settlement, or seek a validation order.
How long between petition presentation and a hearing?
Hearing dates are determined by court availability, typically taking place between six and ten weeks following the filing date at the Companies Court.
When is a petition advertised publicly in The Gazette?
Under the Insolvency Rules, a petitioner must wait at least seven business days after serving the petition on the company before placing an advertisement in The Gazette, unless directed otherwise by the court.
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.