Edward Samuel Abenson Disqualified for 11 Years
The Companies House register records that Edward Samuel Abenson has been disqualified from acting as a company director for an 11-year period, starting on 29 September 2026 and ending on 28 September 2037. The disqualification took effect following a voluntary undertaking accepted on 8 September 2026 under section 7 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986. The entry lists ABENSONS LAW LTD as the company recorded on the register entry (case reference INV7639825).
Disqualification details
| Detail | Register Entry |
| --- | --- |
| Registered Name | Edward Samuel ABENSON |
| Disqualification Type | Voluntary undertaking |
| Start Date | 29 September 2026 |
| End Date | 28 September 2037 |
| Duration | 11 years |
| Statutory Basis | Section 7, Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 |
| Case Reference | INV7639825 |
| Undertaken On | 8 September 2026 |
| Companies Named | ABENSONS LAW LTD |
The entry can be verified directly on the Companies House official register. Identity is confirmed only by the specific register entry linked.
Companies named on the register
The official record names one entity associated with this disqualification entry:
The public register records no further specific details regarding financial figures or underlying factual allegations. Disqualifications under section 7 of the Act typically follow an investigation by The Insolvency Service following corporate insolvency.
What a disqualification means in law
Under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986, a disqualified individual is legally prohibited from acting as a director of a UK-registered company, taking part in the promotion, formation, or management of a company, or acting as an insolvency practitioner without explicit leave of the court.
Disqualification periods under the Act range from 2 to 15 years depending on the nature of the matter. Acting while disqualified is a criminal offence under section 13 of the Act, which may result in a fine, imprisonment, or personal liability for company debts incurred during the prohibited period under section 15.
What this means for lenders, suppliers and counterparties
When a director associated with a commercial counterparty receives a formal disqualification, credit risk teams and professional advisers must evaluate ongoing operational and financial relationships:
- Management Control: Verify that the individual is no longer fulfilling executive functions or exercising board-level authority.
- Insolvency Risk Review: Because disqualifications under section 7 frequently follow formal insolvency proceedings, credit managers should run a winding up search to identify related corporate insolvencies across associated structures.
- Contractual Compliance: Check loan agreements, supply contracts, and facility terms for change-of-control or key-person default clauses triggered by officer disqualifications.
How to check a director or company
Professional advisers and risk teams check corporate counterparties using official registers and automated risk tracking:
1. Search the official Companies House register for director filings and disqualification listings.
2. Review our updated disqualified directors daily list to catch new undertakings and court orders immediately.
3. Conduct a full winding up search alongside standard credit reports to verify whether petitions or court orders exist against linked entities.
4. Set up free company monitoring to receive real-time notifications when directorships, charges, or company status changes occur.
For law firms, credit teams and lenders
Performing thorough due diligence on company officers before executing commercial agreements, extending credit, or completing transactions protects organisations against counterparty risk. Running a formal winding up petition search during client onboarding ensures that pending court actions or historical insolvency proceedings do not compromise key business counterparties.
FAQ
How long does a director disqualification undertaking last?
Undertakings under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 can last between 2 and 15 years. The duration is agreed between the individual and the Secretary of State or determined by a court based on the register record.
Can a disqualified director still act as an employee?
A disqualified person may work as an employee, provided they do not act as a director or take part in the management, formation, or promotion of a company. Delegating executive management authority to a disqualified individual remains a breach of legal prohibitions.
What is the statutory basis of a Section 7 disqualification?
Section 7 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 covers disqualifications following an assessment of conduct in an insolvent company, where an undertaking is accepted by the Secretary of State or an order is made by the court.
How can credit teams verify if a director is disqualified?
Credit teams can verify disqualifications directly through the official Companies House registry or track risk feeds and daily cause updates on Corp Intel.
Disclaimer
This report summarises an entry on the Companies House register of disqualified directors. It states only what the public register records and makes no further allegation. Anyone believing an entry is reported incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.