Concord Investment Limited Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against Concord Investment Limited (company number 05682806) in the High Court of Justice. The petition was filed at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions on 20 October 2026 under case reference CR-2026-008123.
The presentation of a winding-up petition is an ex parte procedural filing by an applicant. It does not constitute a determination of insolvency by the court, nor does it guarantee that a winding-up order will be made. The ultimate outcome remains subject to judicial assessment.
Petition details
The formal entry on the court roll records the following particulars:
- Case number: CR-2026-008123
- Case title: Concord Investment Limited
- Case type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Filing date: 20 October 2026
- Source: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search)
- Petitioning creditor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Petition debt amount: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Hearing date: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Under senior court procedures, the petitioning creditor's identity and claim value are withheld on public CE-File cause entries until the matter proceeds to advertisement or open court.
Company snapshot
Concord Investment Limited was incorporated on 21 January 2006. The company remains recorded with an active status on the public register maintained by Companies House.
- Registered company name: CONCORD INVESTMENT LIMITED
- Company registration number: 05682806
- Registered office: Kings House, 1A Kings Road, London, England, SW19 8PL
- Nature of business (SIC):
- 56101: Licensed restaurants
- 68209: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
- Financial disclosures: Latest turnover and net asset values are not stated in the published source.
Counterparties can view historical statutory filings on the company's dedicated Concord Investment Limited profile.
Directors and ownership
Records filed with Companies House disclose the following appointments and control notifications. These entries reflect historical filings on the public register and carry no presumption of involvement in the current petition:
Current officers
- Hexiang Zhang: Director, appointed 27 January 2022. Nationality: British. Country of residence: England. Date of birth: September 1986. Occupation not stated.
Past officers
- Tom Chan: Appointed secretary and director on 21 January 2006; resigned both offices on 30 April 2014. Nationality: British. Country of residence: England. Date of birth: November 1963.
- John Woo: Director, appointed 21 January 2006; resigned 28 June 2020. Nationality: British. Country of residence: England. Date of birth: November 1967.
- Zoe Elva Zhao: Director, appointed 28 June 2020; resigned 27 January 2022. Nationality: British. Country of residence: England. Date of birth: July 1999.
Persons with significant control
- Jrc Capital Limited (Company No. 11127277): Corporate person with significant control, notified on 5 March 2020. Holds 25% to 50% of shares and 25% to 50% of voting rights.
- Mrs Linda Zhao: Individual person with significant control, notified on 7 October 2016; ceased on 5 March 2020. Held 25% to 50% of shares during that tenure.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No formal insolvency notices regarding Concord Investment Limited have been published in The Gazette in connection with this petition. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner cannot advertise the petition until at least seven business days have elapsed following personal service on the company at its registered office.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition is the earliest public signal of formal recovery action. It introduces direct statutory risks for commercial trading partners under the Insolvency Act 1986.
Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of the company's property made after the petition presentation date is void if a winding-up order is subsequently granted, unless specifically validated by the court. If a supplier accepts payment for fresh goods or existing arrears without a validation order, an appointed liquidator can demand the repayment of those funds.
| Creditor Category | Primary Legal / Operational Risk | Recommended Immediate Action |
|---|---|---|
| Trade suppliers | Post-petition receipts void under section 127 | Require cash-on-delivery or third-party guarantees |
| Commercial landlords | Distraint and forfeiture restrictions apply | Review rent deposits and personal guarantees |
| Asset finance lenders | Equipment possession issues upon liquidation | Check register charges and asset serial numbers |
| Unsecured creditors | Subordinated dividend recovery in compulsory liquidation | Cease credit extension and review ledger exposure |
Worked scenario: Post-petition supply exposure
Consider a scenario where a wholesale food distributor supplies £15,000 of goods on 30-day payment terms to a hospitality business facing a newly presented petition. If the debtor company settles that invoice three weeks after the filing date and is subsequently wound up, the liquidator will review all bank transfers dating back to the filing day. Because the payment occurred post-petition, the liquidator can treat the transfer as void under section 127, forcing the distributor to repay the £15,000 while remaining an unsecured creditor for the original balance.
Credit control decision framework
Commercial teams managing active exposure to Concord Investment Limited should execute the following checklist:
1. Reconcile aged balances to distinguish between liabilities incurred before 20 October 2026 and subsequent transactions.
2. Cease extending unsecured trade terms until formal evidence of settlement or petition withdrawal is presented.
3. Audit retention-of-title clauses in commercial contracts to verify enforceability over delivered stock.
4. Monitor daily court lists via today's winding-up petitions list to track court hearing schedules.
Manual investigation versus automated tracking
Credit analysts traditionally verify petition filings through periodic checks on court registers, phoning the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions, or searching Companies House filings days after formal submissions occur. This manual routine frequently misses the crucial interval between court presentation and Gazette publication.
Corporate intelligence systems aggregate CE-File entries directly from the High Court roll. Implementing free company monitoring delivers immediate alerts whenever a tracked entity receives a petition, incurs a charge, or updates its statutory books. If your organisation trades with multiple commercial entities, running a periodic winding up search eliminates blind spots across existing debtor books.
How to investigate further
Credit professionals examining this matter should access three public sources: the Companies House registry for officer and charge updates, The Gazette for upcoming statutory notices, and the court cause lists. Counterparties needing to evaluate different suppliers or customer portfolios can conduct a dedicated winding up petition search across corporate registries to verify financial standing.
Where companies manage ongoing exposure, reviewing the complete history on the Concord Investment Limited profile establishes baseline operational data before formal orders are determined.
For credit teams and commercial lenders
Credit underwriters and legal advisers require verified intelligence before advancing capital, renewing facility limits, or approving property leases. A winding up search before extending facility headroom or releasing retentions prevents exposure to void disposition clawbacks under section 127. Identifying court applications at the Central Registry level gives commercial teams the necessary lead time to secure assets, invoke contractual protections, and renegotiate terms before bank accounts freeze.
Frequently asked questions
What happens immediately after a winding-up petition is presented?
Once a petition is filed at the court, the applicant must serve a sealed copy on the company's registered office. The petition creates contingent legal restrictions under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. The company may seek to pay the underlying debt, agree a settlement, or apply to the court for a validation order or dismissal.
When is a petition advertised in The Gazette?
The petitioning creditor must wait at least seven business days after service before advertising the petition in The Gazette. Advertisement notifies all creditors of the hearing date. If the petition is advertised prematurely without court permission, the court may restrain the advertisement or dismiss the petition with costs against the applicant.
Can a company trade normally while facing a petition?
A company can theoretically trade, but its operational capacity is severely constrained. Most clearing banks freeze corporate accounts as soon as they become aware of a winding-up petition to avoid liability for void dispositions. Trading typically requires an emergency validation order from the High Court under section 127.
How can a business resolve an unadvertised petition?
If the claim is disputed on genuine and substantial grounds, the company can apply for an injunction to restrain advertisement and restrain presentation. If the debt is admitted, the company can pay the petition debt and agreed costs, requiring the petitioner to seek court permission to withdraw the application. Further procedural steps are detailed in our guide on how to stop a winding-up petition.
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.