Luminary Roli Limited Enters Administration
Musical instruments and technology company Luminary Roli Limited entered administration following an appointment recorded in The Gazette on 23 October 2026.
The London-based hardware and software manufacturer has been placed into administration under the statutory framework of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. The filing triggers an immediate statutory moratorium, protecting the entity from formal legal enforcement while administrators assume operational control.
Gazette notice details
The notice published under code 2410 provides the following formal court details:
- Company Name: LUMINARY ROLI LIMITED
- Company Number: 13407346
- Notice Date: 23 October 2026
- Court: High Court of Justice
- Court Case Number: CR-2026-008143
- Nature of Business: Manufacture of musical instruments (SIC 32200)
- Registered Office: 326/327 Stean Street, London, United Kingdom, E8 4ED
- Administrator Details: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Appointing Party: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Case timeline
The following chronological events are linked under court case number CR-2026-008143:
| Date | Step | Source |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 2026-10-20 | Administration application filed | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| 2026-10-23 | Administrator Appointed (Gazette notice 2410) | The Gazette |
The Central Registry record shows the administration application was originally filed on 20 October 2026. The appointment of administrators was subsequently recorded in The Gazette on 23 October 2026.
Company snapshot
Public filings on Companies House document the operational baseline for Luminary Roli Limited:
- Incorporation Date: 18 May 2021
- Company Type: Private limited company
- Registered Office: 326/327 Stean Street, London, E8 4ED, United Kingdom
- Company Status: Active (administration pending register update)
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC):
- 32200 - Manufacture of musical instruments
- 62090 - Other information technology service activities
Financial statements and filed balance sheets are available via the register.
Directors and ownership
Companies House register entries record the corporate appointments and shareholding control history for the business.
Current and former officers
- Mr Tom Carter: Director, appointed 17 October 2025. British nationality, resident in the United Kingdom, born October 1988.
- Mr Hussein Kanji: Director, appointed 26 November 2021. American nationality, resident in England, born October 1976.
- Mr Simon Matthew Briggs: Director, appointed 18 May 2021, resigned 23 August 2021. British nationality, resident in England, born October 1969.
- Mr Bryan Charles Gartner: Director, appointed 13 May 2024, resigned 13 October 2025. American nationality, resident in the United Kingdom, born July 1985.
- Mr Roland Oliver Lamb: Director, appointed 23 August 2021, resigned 23 April 2026. British nationality, resident in the United Kingdom, born August 1978.
- Ms Hannah Carol Williamson: Director, appointed 13 May 2024, resigned 11 November 2025. British nationality, resident in England, born November 1989.
- Sir Hossein Yassaie: Director, appointed 15 December 2021, resigned 11 November 2025. British nationality, resident in England, born December 1956.
Persons with significant control (PSC)
- Hoxton Ventures III, L.P. (LP021784): Active corporate PSC notified on 31 August 2021. Holds 25% to 50% of shares and 25% to 50% of voting rights.
- Mr Roland Oliver Lamb: Individual PSC notified on 23 August 2021, ceased on 12 October 2025. Held 25% to 50% of shares and voting rights.
- Shoosmiths Nominees Limited (03468562): Corporate PSC notified on 18 May 2021, ceased on 23 August 2021. Held 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights upon initial incorporation.
What administration means for creditors and customers
This section provides general factual information regarding UK insolvency procedures and does not constitute formal legal or financial advice.
When a company enters administration under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, an automatic statutory moratorium takes effect. This statutory freeze prevents creditors from bringing or continuing legal action, petitions, or asset seizures against the company without permission of the court or the appointed administrators.
Creditors and commercial suppliers should take the following steps:
1. Identify contractual exposure: Audit outstanding invoices, pending orders, and goods supplied under Retention of Title (ROT) clauses.
2. Review security assets: Conduct a company charge check to verify where your claims stand relative to registered debentures and mortgages.
3. Lodge proofs of debt: Submit formal statements of claim directly to the joint administrators using the contact details provided in the full statutory filing.
4. Cease enforcement: Do not attempt unilateral enforcement action, as legal proceedings require court permission while the moratorium remains in place.
Customer orders, software licensing, and product warranties are subject to the administrators' initial operating strategy and assessments under statutory insolvency objectives.
Running an insolvency check
A company's formal status at Companies House often lags court filings by days or weeks. Credit professionals use systematic cross-referencing across court dockets and official records to identify restructuring events early.
Manual insolvency search vs automated intelligence
| Check Step | Traditional Manual Process | Corp Intel Approach |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Court petitions | Phoning the Central Registry or checking individual cause lists | Instant winding up search across daily High Court dockets |
| Statutory notices | Searching The Gazette manual database daily | Automated cross-referencing against verified legal notices |
| Register status | Pulling Companies House documents after registration delay | Real-time monitoring with instant filings alerts |
| Charge registers | Inspecting MR01 forms manually on the public register | Centralised search covering fixed and floating debentures |
Conducting a regular winding up petition search protects suppliers against sudden trade credit loss. Creditors tracking active counterparty exposure can also establish free company monitoring to receive automated notifications whenever high-risk petitions, administration filings, or Gazette notices are registered.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit controllers, lenders, and key suppliers exposed to commercial hardware manufacturers must complete due diligence before granting unsecured credit terms. A formal winding up search before entering high-value supply agreements reveals pending court actions well before standard credit ratings catch up. Missing an administration application filed at the Central Registry can leave trade creditors unsecured behind floating charge holders.
FAQ
Why has Luminary Roli Limited entered administration?
The statutory Gazette notice records the High Court case details and the appointment of administrators under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. The notice does not state specific commercial reasons or director commentary.
Can creditors issue a winding up petition against the company now?
No. The administration appointment establishes a statutory moratorium. Creditors cannot initiate winding up proceedings or enforce security without leave of the court or consent from the administrators.
Where can creditors submit a proof of debt?
Formal proof of debt claims must be submitted directly to the appointed insolvency practitioners. Creditors can find the appointed office-holder details in the statutory creditor proposals and Gazette publications.
How can suppliers verify if another customer has court filings?
Suppliers can run a winding up petition search through Corp Intel to inspect the Royal Courts of Justice and regional insolvency cause lists for active petitions.