Mezzle Limited Enters Administration
London-based legal practice Mezzle Limited has entered administration under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, following a notice published in The Gazette on 23 October 2026. The appointment brings an immediate statutory moratorium into force, pausing legal actions and unsecured debt enforcement against the company.
This appointment follows prior enforcement action by HM Revenue and Customs, which petitioned the High Court to wind up the business earlier in the autumn. For commercial creditors, suppliers, and professional counterparties, managing exposure requires understanding the statutory administration process and tracking prior court filings.
Gazette notice details
The formal appointment details recorded in the official public record are summarized below:
| Detail | Record |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | MEZZLE LIMITED |
| Company Number | 11768410 |
| Notice Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Notice Code | 2410 (Appointment of administrators) |
| Court | High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, Insolvency & Companies List (ChD) |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007931 |
| Appointing Party | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Administrators | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Administrators' Firm | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
According to records at Companies House, Mezzle Limited was incorporated on 15 January 2019. The company operates under standard industrial classification code 69102 (Solicitors) and maintains its registered office at 1 Fore St Avenue, London, EC2Y 9DT, England.
The company's most recent accounts, filed for the financial period ended 16 June 2025, recorded:
- Net Assets: £826,386
- Average Employee Count: 23
- Auditor Opinion: Unaudited / none
- Turnover: Not disclosed under micro-entity / small company filing exemptions
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The administration order comes after formal insolvency proceedings initiated by the tax authorities. On 2 October 2026, The Gazette published a winding-up petition notice against Mezzle Limited (Court Number CR-2026-006293).
The petition was presented on 12 August 2026 by the Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs, claiming to be creditors of the company. A hearing was originally listed at the Royal Courts of Justice for 14 October 2026. The appointment of administrators under case CR-2026-007931 on 23 October 2026 supersedes compulsory liquidation steps while an administrator attempts to achieve the statutory objectives of administration.
Directors and ownership
Public register filings record the current and previous officers of Mezzle Limited. The company has seen several boardroom changes over the preceding two years:
- Molinder Kang: Director, appointed 5 August 2021. British, resident in England, born October 1979. He previously served as a director from 15 January 2019 until resigning on 1 July 2021.
- Jasbir Singh Gill: Director, appointed 23 January 2023, resigned 22 September 2026. British, resident in England, born June 1968.
- Jeffry Zindani: Director, appointed 13 March 2026, resigned 22 September 2026. British, resident in England, born July 1963.
- Timothy Humpage: Director, appointed 22 February 2025, resigned 1 July 2026. British, resident in England, born November 1967.
- Rajdeep Singh Sumal: Director, appointed 9 March 2021, resigned 2 December 2024. British, resident in England, born February 1982.
According to the register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC), ownership is held by a corporate entity:
- Rattan Bidco Limited (Company Number 16394608): Registered as a PSC on 24 July 2025, holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights, alongside the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Previous PSCs: Mezzle Holdings Limited (14310100) held control until 24 July 2025. Individual PSC registrations for Molinder Kang and Rajdeep Singh Sumal ceased on 20 March 2023.
What administration means for creditors and customers
This information provides a general overview of statutory insolvency procedures and does not constitute formal legal advice.
When a company enters administration pursuant to Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, an interim statutory moratorium takes effect. This moratorium prevents creditors from commencing or continuing legal proceedings against the company, enforcing security, or repossessing leased goods without court permission or administrator consent.
The appointed administrators take operational control of the company. Their statutory duties require them to pursue one of three statutory objectives: rescue the company as a going concern, achieve a better result for creditors than winding up, or realize property to make distributions to secured or preferential creditors.
Practical steps for commercial creditors
Creditors with outstanding balances or contractual commitments should take the following steps:
1. Submit a formal Proof of Debt: Gather relevant invoices, purchase orders, and delivery confirmations to file a claim with the administrators once contact details are notified.
2. Review retention of title (ROT) clauses: Suppliers who deliver goods under contracts with valid ROT provisions must immediately notify the administrators to inspect or secure physical stock.
3. Perform court register verifications: Conduct a regular winding up search across counterparties to assess whether parallel winding-up petitions exist before engaging in novated contracts.
4. Cease unbilled work: Review current retainers or unbilled work in progress to prevent expanding unsecured debtor exposures.
Worked scenario: Managing supply chain exposure
Consider an independent recruitment consultancy supplying qualified paralegals to a legal services firm under standard 30-day payment terms. In August, invoices totaling £25,000 fall 45 days overdue.
A prudent credit team running a winding up petition search in early October would have spotted HMRC's petition listed on the court register before the appointment of administrators. Armed with that information, the supplier can immediately pause placement activity, insist on advance fee payments, or require personal guarantees, mitigating potential losses before the statutory moratorium prevents debt collection.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit controllers and risk teams cannot rely solely on Companies House filings, as formal accounts are historical and insolvency appointments often appear days after court action starts. Missing early insolvency indicators, such as an HMRC petition, directly exposes businesses to bad debts and stranded inventory. Utilizing free company monitoring ensures your risk team receives immediate notification when notices are filed or legal actions commence against a debtor.
How Corp Intel accelerates credit diligence
Traditionally, legal and credit professionals tracked counterparty risk manually by placing calls to the Central Registry of Winding Up Petitions, monitoring the Companies Court cause lists daily, and parsing through the London Gazette. This manual process is time-consuming, prone to human oversight, and often uncovers issues too late.
Corp Intel consolidates court records, Companies House filings, and Gazette statutory notices into a centralized diligence workflow. By running an automated winding up search through Corp Intel, finance teams can uncover petitions and court actions within hours of presentation, protecting cash flow before an administrator takes control.
FAQ
What is the difference between administration and liquidation?
Administration focuses primarily on company rescue or preserving the business to produce a better return for creditors as a whole under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Liquidation, or winding up, dissolves the company and liquidates assets for distribution.
Can creditors pursue Mezzle Limited for unpaid fees during administration?
No. The administration brings an immediate statutory moratorium into effect. Creditors cannot initiate court actions, execute judgments, or petition for winding up without the consent of the administrators or permission from the court.
What happened to the earlier HMRC winding-up petition?
When administrators are appointed, pending winding-up petitions are typically dismissed, suspended, or stayed by court order to allow the administration process to take precedence under statutory rules.
How can suppliers track whether other trade clients face court action?
Credit teams should conduct a routine winding up search against high-exposure debtors through the Royal Courts of Justice registry and implement automated monitoring to track Gazette insolvency notices.