Hanley Estates London Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition was presented against Hanley Estates London Limited on 29 October 2026, according to public records maintained at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The filing is registered under court reference CR-2026-008294. Presentation of a winding-up petition is an ex parte procedural step taken by an applicant creditor and does not constitute a judicial determination of insolvency or an order for winding up.
Under English insolvency law, a petition marks the commencement of formal court proceedings under Section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986. For suppliers, commercial landlords, lenders, and trading counterparties, this represents the earliest public data point regarding an active court petition, prior to any public listing or hearing advertisement.
Petition details
The table below summarises the entry recorded on the HMCTS CE-File system:
| Record Field | Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | Hanley Estates London Limited |
| Case Number | CR-2026-008294 |
| Filing Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Filing Court | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File) |
| Petitioning Creditor | [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) |
| Hearing Date | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
A winding up search serves as the earliest formal indicator that compulsory liquidation proceedings have commenced against a registered corporate entity.
Company snapshot
According to public data held on the Companies House register, Hanley Estates London Limited was incorporated on 27 September 2017. The business operates under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 68209, designated for "other letting and operating of own or leased real estate".
- Registered Company Number: 10984650
- Company Status: Active
- Registered Office: 71 Fairholt Road, London, United Kingdom, N16 5EW
- Financial Position: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Full registration details and statutory filings are tracked on the Hanley Estates London Limited Corp Intel profile.
Directors and ownership
Companies House records document the governance and beneficial ownership of Hanley Estates London Limited as follows:
- Director: Jacob Akiva Grunhut, appointed on 27 September 2017. The register records his nationality as British, country of residence as England, and date of birth as June 1973. No resignation date is recorded.
- Persons with Significant Control (PSC):
- Mr Jacob Grunhut, notified on 27 September 2017. The register records ownership of shares between 25% and 50% and voting rights between 25% and 50%.
- Mr Abraham Grunhut was notified as a person with significant control on 27 September 2017 and ceased on 27 September 2017, with filings showing previously held shareholding and voting tiers.
These details reflect factual entries on the public register. Individual appointments carry no imputation of misconduct or personal insolvency.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
There are no recent winding-up notices published for Hanley Estates London Limited in The Gazette. 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, nor later than seven business days before the scheduled hearing, unless directed otherwise by the court.
Because presentation at the Central Registry occurs prior to mandatory advertisement, CE-File records regularly pre-date public Gazette publication by days or weeks.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a petition is presented, counterparties face immediate legal and financial considerations under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. If a winding-up order is subsequently made, any disposition of the company's property, and any transfer of shares or alteration in the status of the company's members made after the petition presentation date, is void unless validated by the court.
Banks regularly freeze company accounts upon learning of a petition, either through Gazette advertisement or direct notification, to avoid participating in post-petition dispositions. Consequently, commercial counterparties often risk payment disruption, clawback actions, or delivery defaults.
Counterparty risk assessment framework
Credit controllers and commercial managers reviewing exposure to Hanley Estates London Limited should execute a systematic review:
1. Quantify Unsecured Exposure: Calculate all open invoices, accrued work in progress, and unbilled commitments.
2. Review Retention of Title (RoT): Inspect supply contracts for enforceable RoT clauses and prepare immediate asset verification records.
3. Halt Unsecured Credit: Transition active orders or utility supplies to cash on delivery or advance payment terms.
4. Monitor Court Progression: Track whether a validation order is sought under Section 127 to permit ongoing trade, or whether settlement discussions arise.
5. Audit Secondary Counterparties: When reviewing related property entities, conduct a winding up petition search across corporate guarantors and connected vehicles.
Real-world counterparty scenario
Consider an independent facilities maintenance contractor providing estate services to a commercial property manager against which a petition has just been presented. The contractor holds £18,500 in 30-day unpaid invoices and has scheduled £6,000 of remedial works for the upcoming week.
If the contractor continues works on credit and the court makes a winding-up order six weeks later, all payments received between presentation and the order risk being challenged as void dispositions under Section 127. An experienced credit manager halts non-essential works immediately, verifies contractual set-off rights, and requires prepayments into escrow or third-party solicitor accounts prior to deploying labour.
For conveyancers, lawyers and lenders
Corporate real estate transactions involving corporate vendors or borrowers require rigorous verification prior to completion. Discovering an unadvertised petition after exchanging contracts or advancing loan funds can render land dispositions void and compromise legal charges. Legal teams customarily run formal registry checks to conduct a winding up search against any corporate borrower or vendor immediately prior to completion. Where formal compliance records are required, conveyancers obtain documented verification [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate).
How to investigate further
To verify ongoing developments in this case, counterparties may review the official registry sources:
- Check Companies House for any recently registered charges, moratoria, or director changes.
- Inspect The Gazette for statutory notices under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency Rules.
- Track daily filings on the daily winding-up petitions list.
FAQ
What is the legal effect of presenting a winding-up petition?
Presenting a petition initiates formal proceedings in the High Court or County Court. It does not mean the company has been liquidated. The court will determine at a future hearing whether to make a winding-up order, dismiss the petition, or adjourn the matter.
Why are bank accounts often frozen after a petition is presented?
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 made. Banks freeze accounts to avoid liability for processing void payments unless the company obtains a validation order.
Can a company trade while subject to a winding-up petition?
A company may continue trading, but management must manage the risk of transactions being declared void if an order is ultimately granted. Companies often apply to court for a Section 127 validation order to authorise specific payments, including payroll and crucial trade suppliers.
How long does it take from petition filing to a court hearing?
A hearing is typically listed within 6 to 12 weeks of presentation, depending on court availability and the court centre handling the case.
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.