Gill & Gardiner Commercial Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against Gill & Gardiner Commercial Ltd at the High Court of Justice, Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions, on 9 October 2026 under case reference CR-2026-007791. The presentation of a winding-up petition represents the initial formal filing by a creditor seeking a court-ordered liquidation under Section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Presentation of a petition does not constitute a determination of insolvency; the ultimate outcome remains a matter for judicial determination.
Petition details
The table below sets out the filing details recorded in the court registry.
| Field | Details recorded at Central Registry |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | Gill & Gardiner Commercial Ltd |
| Case Reference | CR-2026-007791 |
| Filing Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public record) |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Hearing Date | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Companies House data indicates that Gill & Gardiner Commercial Ltd was incorporated on 9 April 2018 under company registration number 11298669.
- Registered Office: CWG House, Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England, LN8 3HA
- Company Status: Active
- Primary Standard Industrial Classification (SIC): 68100 (Buying and selling of own real estate)
- Financial Data: Financial statements and filed turnover figures were not supplied in the published dataset.
Further details for this entity can be verified directly on Corp Intel.
Directors and ownership
Public register records held at Companies House list the current officers and persons with significant control (PSC) for Gill & Gardiner Commercial Ltd as follows:
Current Directors
- Jonathan Scott Gardiner: Appointed 9 April 2018. Country of residence: United Kingdom. Date of birth: February 1979.
- Christopher Adam Gill: Appointed 9 April 2018. Country of residence: England. Date of birth: November 1986.
Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
- Gill & Gardiner Holdings Limited (Company No. 13562465): Corporate PSC notified on 17 October 2022. Holds 75% to 100% of shares, 75% to 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Mr Christopher Adam Gill: Individual PSC notified on 9 April 2018; control recorded as ceased on 17 October 2022.
- Mr Jonathan Scott Gardiner: Individual PSC notified on 9 April 2018; control recorded as ceased on 17 October 2022.
These entries reflect historical and current filings on the public register. The naming of officers or corporate shareholders does not imply any personal liability, financial distress, or misconduct in relation to the legal petition.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
There are no statutory notices recorded for this entity in The Gazette within the supplied dataset. Official advertisement in the London Gazette typically occurs after service of the petition on the company's registered office, adhering to the statutory notice periods established under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a petition is presented, counterparties face immediate legal risks. Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property or transfer of shares made after the petition date is void if the court subsequently grants a winding-up order, unless specifically validated by court order.
Commercial parties dealing with the company should evaluate exposure through a systematic approach:
1. Review Pending Transactions: Verify whether payments received after 9 October 2026 risk clawback in the event a winding-up order is made without Section 127 validation.
2. Review Registered Charges: Inspect Companies House filings to confirm whether debentures or fixed charges secure existing debt.
3. Monitor Listing Schedules: Track court listing updates via today's winding-up petitions list to remain informed of hearing dates.
4. Verify Counterparty Status: Perform a formal winding up search prior to entering into new commercial commitments or releasing funds.
How to run a winding up petition search
Investigating legal notices requires monitoring court registries before public gazette publication. While Companies House records corporate filings, petition notices are recorded first at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions via the HMCTS CE-File system.
To safeguard commercial transactions, risk management teams can set up free company monitoring for automated updates on filing activity or perform a detailed winding up petition search across published judicial records.
For credit teams and suppliers
For credit underwriters, legal advisers, and commercial managers, early detection of High Court petitions is critical for mitigating bad debt exposure. Relying solely on historical accounts leaves suppliers vulnerable to void transaction risks under Section 127. Conducting a routine winding up search prior to extending credit lines ensures risk exposure is addressed before banking operations are suspended.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
Following the initial filing at the Central Registry, the petitioner must serve the document on the target company. The company may choose to satisfy the debt, negotiate settlement terms, apply for a court validation order, or defend the petition at the listed court hearing.
Does a winding-up petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. A petition represents an unproven assertion by a creditor that a debt is outstanding. It is not a formal legal finding of insolvency, which remains a decision for the court at the petition hearing.
How long does it take from petition filing to court hearing?
Hearing dates depend on court schedules, but matters listed at the Central Registry typically take between 6 and 10 weeks from presentation to the first formal hearing date.
When is a petition published in The Gazette?
Under insolvency rules, a petition is usually advertised in The Gazette no earlier than seven business days after service on the company and no later than seven business days before the court hearing, unless modified by court order.
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.