Lanes Garage & Recovery Services Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against LANES GARAGE & RECOVERY SERVICES LTD at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-007491. The filing was recorded on 28 September 2026. The presentation of a winding-up petition is an early procedural step by a creditor and does not constitute a legal determination of insolvency; the legal outcome remains a matter for the court.
Petition details
Case CR-2026-007491 was filed on 28 September 2026 at the High Court of Justice, Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (recorded on the court CE-File system).
| Field | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | LANES GARAGE & RECOVERY SERVICES LTD |
| Company Number | 15581130 |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007491 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Filing Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Filing Court | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
The petitioning creditor and specific claim amount are not disclosed on the court public cause list, in accordance with standard Senior Courts procedure prior to formal advertisement.
Company snapshot
LANES GARAGE & RECOVERY SERVICES LTD was incorporated on 21 March 2024 as a private limited company under company number 15581130.
- Registered Office: Forge Garage, Llanvetherine, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, NP7 8NL
- SIC Code: 45200 (Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles)
- Company Status: Active
- Financial Filings: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Under the Companies Act 2006, corporate information is registered on the public Companies House register. Financial accounts have not yet been published on the public record for this entity.
Directors and ownership
Public register filings at Companies House record the management and ownership details for LANES GARAGE & RECOVERY SERVICES LTD as follows:
- Mr Christopher David Phelps: Director, appointed on 21 March 2024. British nationality, resident in the United Kingdom, born in August 1984.
- Person with Significant Control (PSC): Mr Christopher David Phelps was notified as a PSC on 21 March 2024. The register records ownership of shares between 75% and 100%, voting rights between 75% and 100%, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
No secondary directors or company secretaries are listed on the public register. These details record statutory filings only; no inference of individual fault or personal liability should be drawn from corporate petition filings.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
A search of published statutory notices in The Gazette shows no prior advertisement of insolvency proceedings or strike-off notices for this company as of the filing date.
Under rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioning creditor must wait at least seven business days after serving the petition on the company's registered office before placing a notice in The Gazette. If the debt is settled or validly disputed prior to advertisement, the court may dismiss or withdraw the petition without public notice.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a petition is presented under Section 122(1)(f) of the Insolvency Act 1986, commercial counterparties should conduct an immediate risk evaluation.
Key considerations for commercial credit managers include:
1. Section 127 Risk: Any disposition of company property, including bank payments made after the petition presentation date, is void if a winding-up order is eventually granted, unless validated by the court.
2. Bank Account Freezing: High Street financial institutions routinely freeze company bank accounts upon learning of an advertised winding-up petition, affecting day-to-day liquidity.
3. Credit Exposure Review: Suppliers with outstanding invoices or uncollected inventory should review contractual rights, including retention of title (RoT) provisions.
Practical risk mitigation checklist
- Review current credit limits and consider requiring pro-forma payment for ongoing orders.
- Check contract terms for insolvency default definitions and retention of title terms.
- Track updates on today's winding up petitions list to monitor petition status changes.
- Run a comprehensive winding up search prior to extending credit or entering new commercial agreements.
Realistic scenario: Trade supplier exposure
Consider an automotive parts distributor supplying component inventory on 30-day settlement terms. If the buyer is subject to a newly filed winding-up petition, payments issued after the petition date face potential clawback by an official receiver or liquidator under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, unless sanctioned by a validation order. Identifying court petitions at presentation allows suppliers to adjust payment terms before dispatching further stock.
How to run a winding up petition search
Detecting petitions early provides commercial teams with vital advance notice. While Companies House records static corporate filings, pending court petitions appear first on the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions before reaching public gazettes.
Traditionally, credit intelligence required phoning court listings clerks, requesting manual court searches, or waiting for public statutory notices. Conducting a fast winding up search or utilizing automated intelligence platforms allows legal advisers and credit professionals to cross-reference High Court listings and public registries in real time. To monitor ongoing changes for this company, credit managers can set up free company monitoring to receive automated alerts when statutory filings or Gazette updates are filed.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit risk professionals, legal advisers, and commercial lenders must conduct rigorous pre-contract due diligence. Failing to identify a pending court petition prior to advancing funds or delivering goods can lead to unrecoverable exposure and complex s.127 legal disputes. Running a routine winding up petition search ensures total visibility over court proceedings before signing contracts.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After presentation at court, the petition must be served on the company's registered office. The court schedules a hearing date, and the petitioner must wait seven business days post-service before advertising the petition in The Gazette.
Does a winding-up petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. A petition represents an unproven court claim by a creditor. The company may pay the claim, dispute the underlying debt, or apply for an injunction to restrain advertisement or strike out the petition before the court hearing.
How long does it take for a petition to reach a court hearing?
Hearing schedules depend on court capacity, but petitions are generally listed for hearing between 4 and 10 weeks following presentation at the Central Registry.
Can a company continue trading after a petition is filed?
Yes, but directors must manage transactions cautiously due to Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Asset transfers or account payments executed post-presentation are void if a compulsory winding-up order is made, unless validated by court order.
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.