J.A.Glover Limited Enters Administration
On 9 October 2026, a notice published in The Gazette confirmed that Kent-based business J.A.GLOVER LIMITED entered administration under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. The proceedings were registered in the High Court of Justice under case number CR-2026-007361. The company's registered office is situated at 5 London Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7RG.
Gazette notice details
- Notice Date: 9 October 2026
- Court: High Court of Justice
- Case Number: CR-2026-007361
- Notice Type: Appointment of administrators (Notice code 2410)
- Appointing Party / Administrators: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) text.
Company snapshot
According to Companies House, J.A.GLOVER LIMITED was incorporated on 13 October 1977 under company number 01333801. The company operates under standard industrial classification (SIC) codes 25110 (Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures) and 46900 (Non-specialised wholesale trade).
Directors and ownership
Public filings at Companies House record the active officers of J.A.GLOVER LIMITED as follows:
- Mr Peter John Legge: Director (appointed 17 July 1997). The register records Mr Legge as a Person with Significant Control (PSC) since 6 April 2016, holding 75% to 100% of company shares.
- Mr Stephen James Legge: Director (appointed 31 December 2002).
- Mr Richard John Legge: Director (appointed 1 September 2004).
- Mr Mark John Harrington: Director (appointed 31 July 2006) and Company Secretary (appointed 2 February 2009).
Resigned officers listed on the public register include:
- Mrs Margaret Legge: Company Secretary (appointed 30 November 2001, resigned 2 February 2009).
- Mr Alan Tindell: Director (appointed 15 January 1991, resigned 30 November 2001).
- Mrs Jennifer Ann Tindell: Director and Secretary (resigned 30 November 2001).
All names and appointment dates reflect public register facts.
What administration means for creditors and customers
Under the statutory terms of the Insolvency Act 1986, the entry of a company into administration initiates an immediate legal moratorium. This prevents creditors from initiating or continuing enforcement action, legal proceedings, or petitioning for winding up without court leave or administrator permission.
Key considerations for trade creditors and commercial counterparties include:
- Proof of Debt: Creditors will need to submit formal details of outstanding debts to the appointed joint administrators.
- Retention of Title: Suppliers claiming title retention over delivered materials must notify the administrators prior to attempting asset recovery.
- Existing Contracts: Contractual performance and supply agreements will be subject to review by the administrators.
How to run a winding up petition search
Commercial lenders and credit managers assessing counterparty risk cannot rely solely on annual account filings. Formal insolvency events, court applications, and petitions frequently precede status updates on public registers. Executing a timely winding up search enables risk teams to spot early indicators of financial distress across UK corporate supply chains.
A standard risk assessment framework includes:
1. Reviewing daily court lists to spot petitions before formal hearing dates.
2. Conducting a formal winding up petition search prior to extending credit or delivering high-value orders.
3. Performing a company charge check to assess fixed and floating charge security registered over corporate assets.
4. Implementing continuous automated monitoring to track Gazette and Companies House changes.
Standard Manual Process vs Automated Intelligence
| Process Step | Manual Inquiry | Automated Intelligence via Corp Intel |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Court Listings Audit | Daily inquiries with the High Court Registry | Real-time court record ingestion and listing matches |
| Gazette Notice Tracking | Manual scans of statutory publication issues | Instant alert delivery upon notice publication |
| Asset Security Check | Individual extraction of MR01 and charge filings | Detailed overview via debenture and charge search |
| Portfolio Monitoring | Manual lookup for each debtor | Automated free company monitoring and portfolio alerts |
Practical Scenario: Managing Insolvency Risk in Supply Chains
Consider a commercial supplier delivering prefabricated structural steel components under 60-day credit terms. If the supplier continues dispatches without checking court listings, outstanding invoices totaling £85,000 become caught in the statutory moratorium when administration takes effect. Had the credit controller run a periodic winding up search or set up free company monitoring, early warning signs would have allowed the business to adjust credit terms or enforce retention of title clauses prior to the moratorium.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The Gazette notice published on 9 October 2026 under Notice Code 2410 documents the formal administration notice for J.A.GLOVER LIMITED in High Court case CR-2026-007361. Full published notice data can be reviewed via The Gazette.
For credit teams and suppliers
When evaluating debtor risk or onboarding new accounts, completing a thorough winding up search is an essential credit control procedure. Missing early indicators of court enforcement or administration filings can lead to unrecoverable debts once statutory moratoriums take effect. Corp Intel equips credit professionals with real-time tracking across UK court registers, Gazette publications, and Companies House filings. Safeguard your business using our free company monitoring platform today.
FAQ
What is the effect of an administration order on creditors?
An administration order creates a statutory moratorium under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Creditors cannot start or continue legal enforcement actions or petition for liquidation without the administrator's consent or court permission.
How can creditors submit claims in this administration?
Creditors should await formal notification from the appointed administrators. Upon receipt, creditors can submit a formal Statement of Claim along with supporting invoices and contract documentation.
What is the difference between administration and liquidation?
Administration seeks to rescue the company as a going concern or achieve a better outcome for creditors than liquidation. Liquidation focuses on winding up operations, liquidating assets, and distributing proceeds to creditors.
How do credit teams check for pending court petitions?
Credit teams can perform a winding up petition search through Corp Intel to scan recent court listings, petitional cause lists, and Gazette notices.
Can fixed charge holders enforce security during administration?
Secured creditors holding fixed charges require court permission or administrator approval to enforce security once the statutory moratorium is active.