Fairplane Solicitors Limited Faces Insolvency Court Filing
On 1 October 2026, a court filing was presented in respect of Fairplane Solicitors Limited under case number CR-2026-007594 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The entry is recorded as "Companies - Application - Notice of Appointment to appoint an administrator". Registration or presentation of a court filing is an early procedural step and does not constitute a determination of insolvency by the High Court.
Petition details
The table below details the filing as recorded in the court search system:
| Field | Registry Record |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | Fairplane Solicitors Limited |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007594 |
| Filing Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Application - Notice of Appointment to appoint an administrator |
| Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File) |
The filing party and debt details are not stated in the published court registry record.
Company snapshot
FAIRPLANE SOLICITORS LIMITED (company number 09365728) was incorporated on 23 December 2014. The official register at Companies House lists the business status as active, operating under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 69102 for legal activities.
The registered office address listed on the public register is Orchard House, 10a Belle Vue Way, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales, SA1 5BY. Latest turnover and net asset figures were not stated in the published source.
Directors and ownership
According to official register records at Companies House, the board of directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSC) currently comprise:
- Mr Ian Patrick Fitzpatrick: Appointed as director on 31 January 2024. Registered as a Person with Significant Control on 31 January 2024 holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights, with the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Mr Martin Christopher Malone: Appointed as director on 31 January 2024.
- Mr Simon Solomon Pinner: Served as director and secretary from 23 December 2014 until resignation on 31 January 2024. Listed as a former PSC whose control ceased on 31 January 2024.
- Mr Daniel Edward Morris: Served as director from 23 December 2014 until resignation on 22 June 2022. Listed as a former PSC whose control ceased on 31 January 2024.
- Ms Ann Louise Griffiths: Served as director from 5 March 2022 until resignation on 12 September 2022.
The corporate register reflects the administrative status of these appointments. An entry on the public register does not imply personal responsibility or liability for court proceedings.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No recent insolvency notices for this specific record were published in The Gazette prior to the filing date. Counterparties tracking insolvency proceedings should cross-reference daily registry uploads on the Corp Intel today's cause list.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a company faces formal court proceedings under the Insolvency Act 1986, credit management professionals must establish immediate risk controls.
Risk evaluation checklist for credit managers
1. Audit current exposure: Review outstanding invoices, unbilled work in progress, and contractual delivery obligations.
2. Review payment terms: Consider switching from open account credit terms to pro-forma or advance payment arrangements.
3. Run background checks: Perform a formal winding up search across court filings to confirm whether parallel actions have been initiated.
4. Monitor regulatory filings: Set up automated registry tracking to capture secondary filings or court orders promptly.
Practical scenario
Consider a commercial supplier extending £40,000 credit terms to a law firm counterparty. If a court notice is filed, continuing to deliver goods or services on credit without verifying court status exposes the supplier to bad debt risks. Conducting a timely winding up petition search allows the credit control team to halt further extensions and request security before work continues.
How to investigate further
Traditionally, commercial intelligence analysts must manually search multiple databases, including Companies House WebCHeck, court CE-File portals, and published Gazette notices. This manual process can lead to missed risk signals due to delayed updates across independent sources.
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For conveyancers, lawyers and lenders
Legal practitioners and commercial lenders face strict due diligence obligations prior to loan drawdown, contract completion, or asset transfer. Omitting a pre-completion solvency check can lead to unenforceable contracts or complex legal challenges under insolvency legislation. Integrating automated court filing checks into onboarding workflows safeguards transactions against hidden financial distress.
FAQ
What is the difference between a winding-up petition and an administration filing?
A winding-up petition is typically presented by a creditor seeking compulsory liquidation to recover an unpaid debt. An application or notice of appointment for an administrator is filed to place the company into administration under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, aiming to rescue the company as a going concern or achieve a better outcome for creditors.
Does a court filing mean the company is insolvent?
No. The presentation or filing of court papers is a legal procedure and does not represent a formal judgment or final determination of insolvency. The outcome depends on judicial review and subsequent legal proceedings.
How long does an administration application take to be heard?
Timing varies based on court schedules, urgency, and whether the application is contested. Urgent applications can be considered within days, while standard hearings are typically listed within several weeks.
Where can creditors check for daily insolvency filings?
Creditors can search public registers, check statutory advertisements in The Gazette, or use integrated monitoring tools to track High Court filings in real time.
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.