High Court Hearing Listed for Gallaghers Motor Company Limited (CR-2026-002783)
A petition to wind up Gallaghers Motor Company Limited (Company Number 10793257) is listed for hearing on 24 August 2026 at 10:30am before the High Court of Justice. The hearing is scheduled to take place in Court 4 of The Rolls Building, Fetter Lane, London, under court reference CR-2026-002783. The petition was presented under the statutory framework of Section 122 of the Insolvency Act 1986.
Hearing details
The table below summarises the formal hearing details as published on the High Court winding-up cause list.
| Field | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | Gallaghers Motor Company Limited |
| Company Number | 10793257 |
| Case Reference | CR-2026-002783 |
| Court Division | High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts (Winding-Up) |
| Hearing Date & Time | 24 August 2026 at 10:30am |
| Venue | Court 4, The Rolls Building, 7 Rolls Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1NL |
| Matter Type | Winding-up Petition |
Company snapshot
Gallaghers Motor Company Limited was incorporated on 30 May 2017. The business operates within the automotive retail sector, classified under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes 45111 (Sale of new cars and other light motor vehicles) and 45112 (Sale of used cars and other light motor vehicles).
The entity's registered office address listed on the official Companies House register is Sandycroft Service Station, Chester Road, Sandycroft, Deeside, United Kingdom, CH5 2QN.
Directors and ownership
Under Section 167 of the Companies Act 2006, corporate entities are required to keep official records of appointed officers up to date. The official filing history reflects the management structure and Persons with Significant Control (PSC).
When a winding-up petition is filed, directors must act with heightened regard to creditor interests. Under statutory duty frameworks and insolvency law, continuing to trade or disposing of corporate assets while insolvent can expose officers to personal liability under Sections 212, 213, or 214 of the Insolvency Act 1986.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
A review of statutory publications indicates no preceding insolvency advertising on The Gazette prior to the publication of the court cause list entry. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner is required to advertise notice of the petition in The Gazette unless the court orders otherwise, providing public notice to other creditors who may wish to support or oppose the order.
To verify if further legal notices or petitions have been registered against this entity, counterparties can run a dedicated winding up petition search across public records.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The listing of a High Court winding-up petition creates significant legal risks for business partners, credit managers, and trade suppliers. Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of the company's property made after the date of petition presentation is void in the event that a winding-up order is subsequently granted, unless validated by court order.
Actionable Risk Mitigation Checklist
1. Execute Security Verification: Perform a comprehensive company charge check to verify existing fixed or floating charges registered against company assets.
2. Audit Payment Collections: Examine recent cash transactions to identify payments received post-petition date, which may be subject to clawback under Section 127.
3. Review Retention of Title (ROT): Confirm whether trade inventory delivered to the company's Deeside premises is protected by valid, enforceable ROT contractual terms.
4. Establish Real-Time Alerts: Set up free company monitoring to track upcoming statutory filings, Gazette notices, and tribunal outcomes.
Case Scenario: Trade Supplier Exposure
Consider a motor parts wholesaler that maintains a credit facility with a regional vehicle dealer. Following the presentation of a High Court petition against the dealer, the supplier delivers £30,000 worth of components and accepts a bank transfer in settlement of historical invoices.
If a winding-up order is made at the hearing and no Section 127 validation order was granted by the court, the liquidator can demand the repayment of the £30,000 back into the estate. Furthermore, the supplier may lose title to the newly delivered inventory if contractual ROT clauses were not properly drafted or asserted prior to liquidation.
How to investigate further
Corporate risk assessments require multi-source verification across statutory registries, court rolls, and official publications. Historically, credit professionals were required to manually cross-reference court cause lists at The Rolls Building with physical filing registers at Companies House.
Modern intelligence workflows streamline this process. To review active court petitions listed for today across England and Wales, access the today's cause list or consult the comprehensive official court cause list.
FAQ
What happens at a High Court winding-up hearing?
At the hearing, the High Court judge considers the petition alongside evidence presented by the petitioning creditor, the company, and any supporting or opposing creditors. The court may grant a winding-up order, dismiss the petition, adjourn the hearing to allow settlement, or substitute another creditor as petitioner.
Can a company continue trading after a petition is presented?
A company can technically continue operations, but Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 makes post-petition asset transfers and bank payments void if a winding-up order is eventually granted. Directors typically apply to the court for a validation order to permit routine banking and payroll transactions while the petition is pending.
How can a creditor support or oppose a winding-up petition?
Creditors wishing to support or oppose the petition must give written notice to the petitioner's solicitor in accordance with Insolvency Rules. They must state their intention, the amount of their debt, and whether they support or oppose the making of a winding-up order.
What is the difference between a petition presentation and a winding-up order?
A winding-up petition is the formal legal application filed by a creditor to request that the court liquidate a company to settle unpaid debts. A winding-up order is the final judgment issued by the court granting that application, which officially places the company into compulsory liquidation.
Disclaimer
This report summarises entries on the published court cause list. 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.