MS.Foot Limited: Winding-Up Petition Hearing Listed at the Rolls Building
A petition to wind up MS.Foot Limited has been listed for a hearing at the Rolls Building, London. Scheduled for 15 July 2026, the hearing falls under case number CR-2026-004268 in the Business and Property Courts. For creditors, suppliers, and lenders, the presentation of a winding-up petition under the Insolvency Act 1986 triggers immediate financial risks, most notably the threat of retrospective transaction voiding under section 127.
Hearing details
The matter is scheduled to be heard before a judge in the Companies Court (Chancery Division). The current listing details are as follows:
| Detail | Information |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case Name | MS.Foot Limited |
| Case Number | CR-2026-004268 |
| Hearing Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Hearing Time | 11:30am |
| Court | Companies Court (Chancery Division) |
| Venue | The Rolls Building, Court 30, Fetter Lane, London |
Company profile
MS.Foot Limited (Company Number 08410532) is an active private limited company incorporated on 19 February 2013. The entity is registered under SIC code 82990, which covers other business support service activities not elsewhere classified.
According to the Companies House register, the registered office is located at Balfour House, 741 High Road, Finchley, London, N12 0BP. While the company has maintained its active status for over a decade, the presentation of a winding-up petition indicates a severe, unresolved dispute or debt claim that has escalated to formal insolvency proceedings.
Expert analysis: Section 127 and banking freezes
The most immediate consequence of a winding-up petition becoming public knowledge is the freezing of the company's bank accounts. Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of the company's property made after the commencement of the winding-up (the date the petition was presented) is void unless the court orders otherwise.
Banks monitor court lists and Gazette notices closely. Once they become aware of a petition, they will typically freeze the company's accounts to prevent unauthorised dispositions that a liquidator could later pursue the bank for. This usually brings the company's trading ability to an immediate halt unless the directors can urgently obtain a validation order from the court.
Consider a composite scenario: a wholesale supplier delivers £15,000 of stock to a company on 30-day terms, unaware that a winding-up petition was presented two weeks prior. The company pays the invoice a week later. If the court subsequently makes a winding-up order, the liquidator will view that £15,000 payment as a void disposition under section 127. The supplier will be forced to repay the £15,000 to the liquidator and join the ranks of unsecured creditors for the debt, effectively losing the stock and the cash.
Immediate actions for counterparties
For any business currently trading with MS.Foot Limited, the listing of a winding-up hearing is a critical credit risk indicator. Professionals managing this exposure should follow a strict escalation protocol:
1. Halt unsecured credit: Immediately review current trading terms. Move to a 'pro-forma' or 'payment on delivery' basis to avoid increasing exposure, bearing in mind the section 127 risks on incoming payments.
2. Verify existing security: Check if your interests are protected by a Purchase Money Security Interest (PMSI) or a registered charge. You can perform a company charge check to assess the priority of other secured lenders.
3. Monitor statutory notices: Check The Gazette to see if the petition has been formally advertised. Advertisement usually occurs at least seven clear days before the hearing.
4. Consider formal support: If you are an existing creditor, consult your legal representatives about filing a formal notice of support or opposition to the petition.
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Disclaimer
This report summarises entries on the published court cause list. 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.