Garden 55 Restaurant & Lounge Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition was presented against Manchester hospitality operator Garden 55 Restaurant & Lounge Ltd on 2 November 2026, according to records from the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The petition has been allocated case number CR-2026-008398. Presentation of a winding-up petition is a formal court filing and does not represent a judicial determination of insolvency, nor does it guarantee that a winding-up order will be made.
Under English insolvency law, presenting a petition under s.124 of the Insolvency Act 1986 is the opening procedural step taken by a creditor seeking the compulsory liquidation of a company. Because petitions appear on the court CE-File system before statutory advertisement or court hearings occur, registry filings provide counterparties with the earliest public indication of formal debt enforcement.
Petition details
The petition details recorded on the public court registry include:
- Court: High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts
- Case number: CR-2026-008398
- Filing date: 2 November 2026
- Case type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Petitioner identity: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Petitioner's solicitor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Debt amount: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- First hearing date: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Source: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search)
Company snapshot
Find and update company information at Companies House shows Garden 55 Restaurant & Lounge Ltd as an active private limited company incorporated on 5 July 2022.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Registered company name | GARDEN 55 RESTAURANT & LOUNGE LTD |
| Company registration number | 14214927 |
| Incorporation date | 5 July 2022 |
| Company status | Active |
| Registered office | 10 Park Place, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 4EY |
| Primary SIC code | 56102 (Unlicensed restaurants and cafes) |
| Latest filed turnover | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Latest filed net assets | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Further corporate filings and documentation can be examined via the company's dedicated Corp Intel profile for 14214927.
Directors and ownership
The public register at Companies House records the following historic and current officers and persons with significant control (PSCs) for the entity. The public register states these appointments as matter of record; an officer appointment does not connect an individual to the presentation of the petition.
Current officers
- Mr Anas Bataw (born October 1989, British, resident in England): Appointed director on 1 March 2026. The register records no resignation date.
Past officers
- Mr Yusif Turki Alshammari (born August 1983, British, resident in England): Appointed director on 22 September 2023; resigned on 1 March 2026.
- Ms Megi Cauli (born February 1993, Italian, resident in England): Appointed director on 5 July 2022; resigned on 22 September 2023. Further filings show director appointments and resignations recorded on 5 November 2024 and 2 July 2025.
Ownership and control (PSCs)
- Mr Anas Bataw: Notified as an individual PSC on 1 March 2026. Holds ownership of shares 75% to 100%, voting rights 75% to 100%, and the right to appoint and remove directors. Ceased: No.
- Mr Yusif Turki Alshammari: Notified as a PSC on 22 September 2023 holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights; ceased on 1 March 2026.
- Miss Megi Cauli: Notified as a PSC on 5 July 2022 holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights; ceased on 22 September 2023. Further entries record shareholdings of 25% to 50% notified and ceased on 5 November 2024 and 2 July 2025.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
There are no insolvency notices recorded for the company in The Gazette as of 3 November 2026. Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must generally wait at least seven business days after serving the petition on the registered office before publishing a notice in The Gazette. Consequently, early CE-File entries frequently precede statutory advertisement by several weeks.
Financial statements and turnover metrics have not been made available in the summary data. Counterparties seeking verified accounts should access the company file directly.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition triggers substantial legal restrictions under the Insolvency Act 1986, specifically s.127. Under section 127, any disposition of the company's property made after the presentation date is void if the court subsequently makes a winding-up order, unless the court orders otherwise via a validation order.
For commercial counterparties, this creates immediate operational risks:
- Bank accounts: Commercial banks monitor the court rolls and frequently freeze corporate bank accounts upon becoming aware of a petition to avoid potential liability under section 127.
- Payments received: Unsecured payments made by the company to suppliers after 2 November 2026 could be clawed back by an official receiver or liquidator if a winding-up order follows.
- Credit terms: Suppliers extending trade credit may face total non-recovery if unsecured supplies continue while the petition is unresolved.
Step-by-step risk response framework
Credit controllers and finance managers with exposure should follow a structured response:
1. Stop discretionary credit: Immediately convert open-account trading terms to cash on delivery (COD) or advance payment.
2. Check security instruments: Inspect whether your business holds a valid retention of title (ROT) clause or a registered charge. A company charge check helps assess competing secured debentures.
3. Calculate exposure: Reconcile ledgers to isolate debts accrued prior to 2 November 2026 from any post-presentation goods or services.
4. Monitor court listings: Check the daily winding-up petitions list to see if a formal hearing date has been scheduled or if additional creditors have lodged petitions.
5. Establish monitoring: Set up free company monitoring to get immediate notification if statutory Gazette notices or Companies House filings are lodged.
Scenario: Managing post-presentation trading
Consider a commercial supplier delivering dry food items worth £5,000 weekly to a restaurant group. If the supplier delivers stock on net-30 terms after a petition is presented, and the debtor is subsequently wound up, those goods become part of the general liquidation estate. The supplier joins the ranks of unsecured creditors, where dividend recoveries are historically pennies on the pound.
If the debtor pays for the goods out of existing bank funds, the liquidator may subsequently challenge that transfer under section 127, demanding that the supplier repay the £5,000 to the estate unless protected by a validation order. The defensible course is either requiring prepayment from third-party cleared funds or verifying whether a validation order has been granted by the court.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit managers, underwriters and commercial lenders rely on early petition data to prevent crystallised bad debts. Waiting for Gazette notices or Companies House status changes often means acting too late, as trade accounts have already been frozen and recoveries minimised. When reviewing transactions across unrelated counterparties, performing a formal winding up search or a broad winding up petition search ensures that pending High Court proceedings are identified before entering into contracts or extending substantial credit lines.
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How to investigate further
To establish the status of the petition against Garden 55 Restaurant & Lounge Ltd:
- Review the official company record at Companies House.
- Monitor official statutory announcements on The Gazette.
- Request a formal verification through a winding up search if certified proof of status is required for commercial or legal proceedings.
FAQ
Does presenting a winding-up petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. A petition is an application made by a claimant asserting an unpaid, undisputed debt. The company may dispute the debt on substantial grounds, pay the amount owed, or reach a settlement. The court determines whether a winding-up order should be granted at a subsequent hearing.
What is the typical timeframe between filing and a court hearing?
A winding-up hearing in the High Court is typically scheduled roughly six to ten weeks after the petition is presented, depending on court capacity and listing calendars.
When is a winding-up petition advertised in The Gazette?
Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, the petitioner must wait at least seven business days after serving the petition on the company before placing an advertisement in The Gazette, and no later than seven business days before the hearing.
What happens if the company pays the petition debt?
If the debt and allowable costs are settled, the petitioner can apply for permission to withdraw the petition. However, if other creditors have become aware of the petition, they may apply to be substituted as petitioner under Insolvency Rule 7.17 to pursue their own outstanding debts.
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.