LNT Restored Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition

A winding-up petition has been presented against LNT Restored Ltd in the High Court of Justice. The petition was filed on 2 November 2026 under case reference CR-2026-008452 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition marks the formal commencement of court proceedings by a claimant seeking a winding-up order. It does not represent a determination of insolvency, and the court has made no finding regarding the underlying claims.

Petition details

The Central Registry record on HM Courts & Tribunals Service CE-File system confirms the following listing details:

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Company snapshot

Companies House shows LNT Restored Ltd as an active private limited company incorporated on 26 June 2018. The company operates under SIC code 86220, covering specialists medical practice activities.

Public filings, including annual accounts and confirmation statements, are registered with the Companies House register.

Directors and ownership

Public register filings record two active company directors:

According to the register of persons with significant control (PSC):

These entries reflect factual details recorded at Companies House. Statutory appointments and shareholdings do not link any named officer to insolvency or wrongdoing.

Recent filings and Gazette activity

At the time of reporting, no formal insolvency notices relating to this petition have appeared in The Gazette. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner cannot publish notice of the petition until at least seven business days have elapsed following service upon the company, unless permitted by the court.

What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties

The presentation of a winding-up petition serves as an immediate indicator of formal recovery action. For commercial counterparties, equipment lessors, and clinical suppliers, an active petition creates significant legal risk under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986.

Under section 127, if the court subsequently makes a winding-up order, any disposition of company assets or property made after the date of presentation is void unless validated by court order. This provision leads to practical operational consequences:

Practical counterparty risk framework

Credit controllers managing exposure should adopt a systematic approach upon learning of a petition:

1. Audit current exposure: Calculate aggregate balances across billed invoices, work-in-progress, and open delivery schedules.

2. Review security and title: Check whether contracts contain enforceable retention of title clauses or if directors have provided personal guarantees.

3. Amend trading terms: Move ongoing services or supplies to immediate cleared funds (pro-forma or cash-on-delivery) to avoid void disposition claims.

4. Check associated entities: Run a comprehensive winding up search across affiliated corporate entities to assess cross-company risk.

| Transaction Type | Pre-Petition Status | Post-Petition Status (s.127 IA 1986) |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Cleared invoice payments | Standard receipt | Subject to liquidator clawback if an order is made |

| Delivered inventory | Unsecured credit claim | Unsecured unless protected by retention of title |

| Bank operations | Unrestricted access | Subject to bank-initiated freezes upon notice |

| Legal recovery claims | County Court route available | Action stayed automatically if winding-up order granted |

Operational scenario

Consider a medical consumables distributor with an outstanding balance of £18,500. Following the presentation on 2 November 2026, the debtor offers a £7,000 partial transfer. If the distributor accepts this payment and a winding-up order follows, the liquidator can demand restitution under section 127 unless a validation order is granted. Had credit control performed a regular winding up search prior to accepting settlement, the business could have structured payments via third-party guarantees or required a formal court validation before dispatching further goods.

For credit teams and suppliers

Credit underwriters, debt recovery solicitors, and commercial suppliers require prompt visibility of High Court petitions before Gazette publication. Relying on Gazette notices often means identifying risk only after bank accounts have been frozen and trading has halted. Conducting a winding up petition search or using free company monitoring ensures credit teams identify court petitions at the presentation stage.

How to investigate further

Parties reviewing exposure to LNT Restored Ltd can check court registers for future listing hearings, consent dismissals, or advertisement notices.

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FAQ

Does presenting a winding-up petition mean the company is insolvent?

No. A petition is an application by a petitioner asking the court to wind up a company. The court determines the validity of the debt and the company's financial status at the hearing.

When will this petition be advertised in The Gazette?

A petitioner must wait at least seven business days after serving the petition on the company before advertising, as required by Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016. If the debt is settled or disputed during this period, advertisement may be withheld or restrained by injunction.

Can payments received after the petition date be clawed back?

Yes. Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, dispositions of company property made after the petition date are void if a winding-up order is ultimately granted, unless ratified by a court validation order.

How does a company respond to a petition?

A debtor company can satisfy the debt, negotiate settlement terms, seek an administration order, or apply for an injunction to restrain advertisement. Directors can review options in our guide on how to stop a winding up petition.

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.

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