L.Cameron & Son Limited Enters Administration
L.Cameron & Son Limited entered administration on 3 November 2026 under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, pursuant to a notice published in The Gazette. Court proceedings are registered in the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, Insolvency and Companies List (ChD), under court number CR-2026-008357.
Upon appointment, the affairs, business, and property of the long-established retail pharmacy company are managed by court-appointed administrators. This filing places the company under an immediate statutory moratorium, staying existing legal actions and preventing new enforcement proceedings without court sanction.
Gazette notice details
The statutory appointment was registered in The Gazette under notice code 2410. Key details recorded in the official filing include:
| Attribute | Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | L.CAMERON & SON LIMITED |
| Company Number | 00820723 |
| Notice Date | 3 November 2026 |
| Notice Type | Appointment of administrators (Code 2410) |
| Court | High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts (ChD) |
| Court Reference | CR-2026-008357 |
| Appointing Party | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Administrator(s) | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Insolvency Firm | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Public filings at Companies House show that L.Cameron & Son Limited was incorporated on 24 September 1964. The company has traded for over six decades.
- Registered Office: 213 St. John Street, London, England, EC1V 4LY
- Status: Active (administration appointment notified)
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC): 47730 (Dispensing chemist in specialised stores)
- Incorporation Date: 24 September 1964
Financial statements and balance sheet figures are [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor).
Directors and ownership
Corporate records at Companies House document the board composition and historical ownership transitions for the entity.
Current Board of Directors
- Jagdeesh Singh Cheema: Director, appointed 1 August 2019. British, resident in England, born May 1977.
- Kirandeep Singh Cheema: Director, appointed 9 July 2026. British, resident in England, born November 1985. Register records indicate a prior directorship between 1 August 2019 and 16 June 2020.
- Satinderjit Kaur Cheema: Director, appointed 1 February 2020. British, resident in England, born June 1963.
Former Officers
- Mary Barbara Preddy: Secretary (resigned 1 August 2019); Director (resigned 1 August 2019, born February 1935).
- Leonard John Frederick Preddy: Director (resigned 1 August 2019, born July 1931).
- Jeremy David Charles Preddy: Director (appointed 31 August 1995, resigned 15 December 2004, born April 1956).
Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
- Allcures Plc (Company number 03732995): Registered as a corporate PSC on 1 August 2019. The entity holds 75% to 100% of shares, 75% to 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Ceased PSCs: Leonard John Frederick Preddy, Mary Barbara Preddy, and Philip Ian Moorey previously held 75% to 100% control via trust structures until their notifications ceased on 1 August 2019.
What administration means for creditors and suppliers
When a company enters administration pursuant to Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, control shifts from directors to the appointed insolvency practitioners. Creditors and commercial suppliers should account for standard statutory rules:
1. Statutory Moratorium: A blanket stay takes effect automatically. Creditors cannot petition for compulsory liquidation, levy execution on goods, or commence court proceedings without administrator consent or High Court leave.
2. Retention of Title (ROT): Suppliers with valid ROT clauses cannot enter premises to repossess goods subject to the clause without permission from the administrators or the court.
3. Proof of Debt: Unsecured claims must be quantified and submitted formally via a Proof of Debt form to the administrators once creditor communications are dispatched.
4. Customer Deliveries and Contracts: The administrators determine whether ongoing trade continues to facilitate a going-concern business transfer or whether operations wind down to realise assets.
Note: This summary provides general statutory information and does not constitute formal legal or insolvency advice.
Action framework: Responding to a counterparty administration
When an institutional customer or supplier enters formal administration, commercial counterparties should execute a structured recovery plan:
- Step 1: Check Court Filings: Confirm case details against the High Court record using a dedicated winding up search to ensure no competing winding-up petitions precede the administration.
- Step 2: Collate Trading Documentation: Assemble all unpaid invoices, delivery notes, purchase orders, and master services agreements.
- Step 3: Assert Retention of Title Promptly: Issue formal written notice of title retention to the appointed administrators, providing an itemised schedule of identifiable stock on-site.
- Step 4: Review Security and Guarantees: Identify any cross-company guarantees, personal guarantees from directors, or registered debentures.
- Step 5: Lodge Formal Claim: File a proof of debt with the administrators upon release of the initial proposals under Rule 3.35 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016.
Practical scenario: Supply chain exposure in retail pharmacy
Consider an unrated pharmaceutical wholesaler supplying branded medicines to an independent dispensing pharmacy. In a typical scenario, the wholesaler offers 30-day credit terms backed by standard retention of title terms.
If the pharmacy enters administration with £45,000 in outstanding invoices, the wholesaler faces immediate cash-flow risk. Because the moratorium blocks immediate stock retrieval, the supplier must present signed delivery receipts and batch numbers to the administrators within 48 to 72 hours. If the stock remains unopened on pharmacy shelves, the administrator can either permit collection, agree to pay for the stock as an administration expense, or reject the ROT claim, leaving the supplier as an unsecured creditor. Performing a periodic winding up petition search gives early visibility of distributor distress before supplies are delivered on open credit.
Traditional searches versus modern intelligence
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For credit teams, lenders and commercial lawyers
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FAQ
What court handled the administration of L.Cameron & Son Limited?
The matter was listed in the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, Insolvency & Companies List (ChD), under court reference CR-2026-008357.
Can creditors still issue a winding-up petition against the company?
No. Schedule B1 paragraph 42 of the Insolvency Act 1986 imposes a statutory moratorium that bars the presentation or continuation of a winding-up petition while the company remains in administration, except with court permission.
Who owns L.Cameron & Son Limited?
According to the register of Persons with Significant Control at Companies House, Allcures Plc has held 75% to 100% of voting rights and share capital since 1 August 2019.
How can suppliers register their outstanding claims?
Suppliers must submit a formal proof of debt, alongside supporting statements and invoices, directly to the administrators named in the creditor report once formal notification packs are issued.
How do credit teams detect early insolvency filings?
Credit professionals use real-time monitoring tools to capture petitions on the High Court cause lists before formal notices appear in The Gazette or update on the Companies House register.