Gynae Expert Limited Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against Kent-based medical practice Gynae Expert Limited at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The petition was filed on 21 October 2026 under High Court case reference CR-2026-LDS-001071. Presentation of a petition is a formal notification to the court that an alleged debt remains unpaid; it is not a judicial determination of insolvency, and the court has made no winding-up order against the company.
Commercial counterparties tracking corporate distress can view the listing on the daily winding-up petitions list or review the profile for Gynae Expert Limited.
Petition details
The Central Registry record provides the following core filing details:
- Case number: CR-2026-LDS-001071
- Filing date: 21 October 2026
- Court: Business and Property Courts in Leeds (Leeds District Registry)
- Case type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Petitioning creditor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Creditor legal representative: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Petition debt amount: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Hearing date: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, the presentation of a petition represents the earliest public entry on the court roll. To obtain formal confirmation of filings across the High Court and regional hearing centres, solicitors and credit managers can [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate).
Company snapshot
Public records from Companies House show the entity details as follows:
| Register Field | Public Record Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company name | GYNAE EXPERT LIMITED |
| Company number | 09960309 |
| Incorporation date | 20 January 2016 |
| Company status | Active |
| Nature of business (SIC) | 86220 (Specialists medical practice activities) |
| Registered office | C/O Roc Accountancy, Old Rectory Building Springhead Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, England, DA11 8HN |
| Accounts & balance sheet | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Directors and ownership
Companies House filings identify the statutory officers and persons with significant control (PSCs) for Gynae Expert Limited as follows:
- Dr Anne Frances Henderson: Appointed as director on 20 January 2016. The public register records British nationality, United Kingdom residency, and a date of birth in November 1961.
- Persons with significant control: Dr Anne Frances Henderson was notified as an individual person with significant control on 19 January 2017. The register records ownership of 75% to 100% of the shares, 75% to 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
These details reflect statutory public filings. Statutory records do not link individual officers to petition liabilities or insolvency proceedings, which attach exclusively to the limited company.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
A review of statutory publications in The Gazette indicates that no winding-up petition advertisement or statutory meeting notice has been published to date for this company under case CR-2026-LDS-001071. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must not advertise a petition in The Gazette earlier than seven business days after service on the company, unless the court directs otherwise.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition is a serious procedural intervention under the Insolvency Act 1986 s.123. For commercial counterparties, landlords, and healthcare equipment suppliers, it introduces immediate legal and transactional considerations.
Section 127 statutory risks
If a winding-up order is eventually granted, Insolvency Act 1986 s.127 stipulates that any disposition of the company's property made after the date of presentation is void, unless validated by court order. Banks frequently freeze corporate accounts once they become aware of a petition to avoid potential liability for post-petition transactions.
Counterparty exposure assessment framework
When credit teams discover a live petition, they typically follow a structured assessment:
1. Verify the filing: Confirm the record directly via the Central Registry or run a formal winding up petition search to ensure the petition has not been dismissed or stayed.
2. Halt uncommitted credit: Suspend open account trading and place pending orders on immediate cash-on-delivery (COD) or pro-forma terms.
3. Assess retention of title (ROT): Identify whether any medical equipment or high-value physical inventory supplied under valid ROT clauses remains identifiable on-site.
4. Audit outstanding ledger balances: Reconcile all invoices, credit notes, and contractual delivery milestones against unencumbered collateral.
5. Monitor statutory notices: Track filings in The Gazette to see whether a formal court hearing date is set or whether other creditors lodge notices of intention to appear.
Worked scenario: supplier risk mitigation
Consider an independent medical supplier holding £18,000 in outstanding invoices against a specialist clinic that has just had a petition filed against it. If the supplier delivers further inventory on 30-day terms without checking the court roll, those goods become tied up in general unsecured claims if the company is wound up. Conversely, discovering the filing through regular cause-list monitoring allows the supplier to immediately enforce delivery against advance payment, mitigating new financial exposure before bank mandates are restricted.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit control departments and commercial lenders should treat Central Registry filings as a critical early indicator. Where significant credit limits or lease agreements are pending, conducting a winding up search before approving transactions prevents exposure to void disposition rules. Missing a petition filing often leaves suppliers ranking as ordinary unsecured creditors in a compulsory liquidation.
Credit teams can set up free company monitoring on Gynae Expert Limited to receive automated updates whenever new statutory filings, account submissions, or regulatory notifications occur.
How to investigate further
To conduct comprehensive due diligence on this matter:
- Central Registry: Enquire with the High Court Rolls team using case reference CR-2026-LDS-001071 to check the current status of the hearing.
- Companies House: Review the company's full register of filings, previous annual returns, and officer history.
- The Gazette: Check daily updates for statutory advertising under Section 7.10 of the Insolvency Rules.
- Security register: Review existing registered debentures and mortgages through a company charge check to understand how secured lenders rank.
FAQ
What is the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions?
The Central Registry is a database maintained within the High Court system that records all petitions presented in England and Wales. It acts as the central clearing point before matters proceed to advertisement or local hearings.
Does presenting a petition mean the company is in liquidation?
No. A petition is a formal demand presented by an alleged creditor to wind up the entity. The company may dispute the debt, settle the underlying claim, or apply to have the petition struck out or restrained. Liquidation only occurs if the court makes a formal winding-up order at a hearing.
Why does a bank freeze accounts when a petition is filed?
Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, dispositions of company property made after the presentation date are void if a winding-up order is subsequently made. To avoid participating in void dispositions, financial institutions routinely freeze accounts upon learning of a petition.
How long after filing is a petition hearing usually held?
A hearing is typically listed between six and ten weeks following the date of presentation, depending on court scheduling and regional court listings.
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.