Newsham Consulting Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against Newsham Consulting Ltd in the High Court of Justice, according to filings recorded on 16 October 2026 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The proceeding is registered under case reference CR-2026-008058.
The presentation of a winding-up petition is an initial procedural step under the Insolvency Act 1986 and is not a determination of insolvency. The petitioning creditor, the sum claimed, and any listing date for an initial hearing are not stated in the published CE-File source record.
Petition details
The table below outlines the core filing data registered with the court:
| Attribute | Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | NEWSHAM CONSULTING LTD |
| Company Number | 10882115 |
| Case Number | CR-2026-008058 |
| Filing Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search) |
| Status of Hearing | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Creditors tracking new filings across England and Wales can review current filings on the daily winding-up petitions list.
Company snapshot
Public filings at Companies House show that Newsham Consulting Ltd was incorporated on 25 July 2017. The company is registered as an active private limited company with its registered office situated at 4 Bridle Close, Brafield On The Green, Northampton, England, NN7 1AS.
The company is registered under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 96090, designated as "Other service activities not elsewhere classified". Recent turnover, balance sheet totals, and net asset positions are not stated in the published source data. Detailed corporate history and filing timelines can be reviewed via the Newsham Consulting Ltd company profile.
Directors and ownership
The public register records the officers and ownership structure of Newsham Consulting Ltd as follows:
- Mr Jonathan William Newsham: Appointed as director on 25 July 2017. British nationality, resident in England, born in December 1982. Occupation not stated in the published filing.
- Ms Gemma Louise Newsham: Appointed as director on 24 June 2019; resignation registered on 1 March 2024. British nationality, resident in England, born in July 1973.
According to the register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC), Mr Jonathan William Newsham was notified on 1 July 2020 as holding between 75% and 100% of the company's shares. Previous initial PSC statements notified on 25 July 2017 ceased on 1 July 2020. These entries represent factual records on the public register and do not indicate personal responsibility for the court petition.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Public records show a notice published in The Gazette on 11 August 2026 under the winding-up category that listed Newsham Consulting Ltd (company number 10882115). Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, advertising a petition in The Gazette cannot take place until at least seven business days have elapsed following formal service on the registered office, unless the court orders otherwise.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition introduces immediate operational and legal risks for counterparties. Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the petition date is void if the court subsequently issues a winding-up order, unless specifically validated by court order.
Commercial counterparties should consider the following practical response framework:
1. Cease unhedged credit terms: Suspend open-account credit and shift transactions to cash on delivery or advance payment.
2. Run a wider check: Conduct a winding up petition search across associated business entities or connected group undertakings before accepting new commercial obligations.
3. Verify title to goods: Review the enforceability of retention of title (ROT) clauses for goods delivered but not yet paid for.
4. Audit outstanding payments: Identify payments received from the company after 16 October 2026. If an order is made, a liquidator may challenge payments lacking validation orders.
Composite commercial scenario
Consider a commercial supplier owed £12,000 with a further delivery of £6,000 scheduled on standard 30-day terms. If the supplier delivers without discovering the petition, the goods enter the company's asset pool. Should a winding-up order follow, payments made by the company after 16 October 2026 face clawback under Section 127, leaving the supplier as an unsecured creditor. Performing a routine check before dispatch allows the supplier to request secure prepayment or exercise contractual lien rights.
Corp Intel intelligence positioning
Historically, legal and credit professionals verified petition status through ad hoc telephone enquiries to the Rolls Building listing office, periodic manual reviews of court cause lists, or delayed gazette clipping services. These manual checks often lagged actual court filings by several days or weeks.
Corp Intel collates court registry records, Companies House filings, and gazetted notices into a unified platform. Credit managers and legal advisers can establish free company monitoring to obtain immediate electronic notifications when petitions, officer resignations, or statutory changes are recorded.
For credit teams and suppliers
A timely court check is an essential control prior to releasing substantial consignments, executing restructuring terms, or finalising corporate asset transfers. Overlooking a recently filed petition risks automatic clawback of post-presentation settlements or loss of supplied inventory. Credit managers evaluating broader counterparty exposures can execute a formal winding up search to ensure potential legal actions are flagged before credit lines are drawn.
How to investigate further
Parties seeking to confirm the current standing of Newsham Consulting Ltd should take the following steps:
- Inspect the official court record via the HMCTS CE-File electronic system using reference CR-2026-008058 to check for listed hearing dates or administrative updates.
- Review the official company record at Companies House for recent corporate updates or annual filings.
- Examine upcoming court listings to track whether an application for an injunction or validation order has been submitted.
FAQ
What does the presentation of a winding-up petition signify?
Presentation means an individual or entity has lodged a formal petition requesting the court liquidate the company to settle an alleged debt. It represents the start of judicial proceedings, not an admission or final determination of insolvency.
Can Newsham Consulting Ltd continue trading?
The company may trade, but trading becomes challenging once commercial banks become aware of the petition. Financial institutions typically freeze accounts to avoid liability under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 unless a validation order is granted by the court.
How does a creditor confirm whether an order has been made?
Creditors can inspect the court listing records, monitor statutory advertisements in The Gazette, or conduct a winding up order search to establish whether the court has granted a compulsory liquidation order or dismissed the petition.
What happens if the debt is paid before the hearing?
If the underlying claim is settled or disputed on substantial grounds, the petitioner and respondent may apply to withdraw or dismiss the petition. If other creditors have formally supported the petition, the court may allow them to substitute themselves as the petitioner.
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.