Nora Dolci Limited Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against Salford-based food service operator Nora Dolci Limited at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The filing was recorded on 2 November 2026 under case reference CR-2026-008396. This entry on the court roll represents the earliest public alert of an insolvency application before a court hearing is listed or advertised. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome of the petition remains a matter for judicial determination.
Creditors and commercial counterparties tracking high-risk credit exposure can cross-reference the filing against the daily winding-up petitions list to monitor High Court insolvency filings as they enter the court system.
Petition details
- Case number: CR-2026-008396
- Court: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (High Court of Justice, Insolvency and Companies Court)
- Case type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Filing date: 2 November 2026
- Petitioning creditor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Petitioner's solicitor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Petition debt amount: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Hearing date: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Formal verification: [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate)
Company snapshot
Public filings from Companies House confirm that Nora Dolci Limited is an active private limited company incorporated on 18 July 2023.
- Registered company name: NORA DOLCI LIMITED
- Company registration number: 15009686
- Registered office address: 1-7 Chapel Street, Salford, England, M3 7NJ
- Status: Active
- Primary SIC code: 56102 (Unlicensed restaurants and cafes)
- Turnover and net assets: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Directors and ownership
The register at Companies House records the following historic and current appointments for Nora Dolci Limited:
- Mr Zyad Mohammed Mustafa Eljarbi: Appointed as director on 14 September 2026. The register records his nationality as Libyan, country of residence as England, and date of birth as July 1982. Occupation is not stated in the published source.
- Mr Zyad Mohammed Eljarbi: Appointed as director on 11 August 2023 and resigned on 14 September 2026. The register records his nationality as Libyan, country of residence as the United Kingdom, and date of birth as January 1982. The register does not confirm whether this entry represents the same individual as Mr Zyad Mohammed Mustafa Eljarbi. He is also recorded on the register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC) as holding between 75% and 100% of shares since 11 August 2023.
- Mr Mohammad Khizar Sarwar: Appointed as director at incorporation on 18 July 2023 and resigned on 7 December 2023. The register records his nationality as British, country of residence as England, and date of birth as April 1991. The PSC register records that Mr Sarwar ceased his notification on 7 December 2023, having previously held 75% to 100% of shares, voting rights, and the right to appoint or remove directors.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No statutory notices relating to petition advertisement, administration, or strike-off have been recorded in The Gazette for Nora Dolci Limited. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must wait at least seven business days after serving the petition on the company's registered office before advertising the petition in The Gazette, unless directed otherwise by the court.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition triggers immediate legal risks under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. If the court subsequently makes a winding-up order, any disposition of the company's property made after the petition date is automatically void unless the court grants a validation order under section 127.
For trade suppliers and trade creditors, continuing to supply goods on open account or receiving payments from the company without a validation order creates significant clawback exposure. Banks routinely freeze a company's bank accounts once they become aware of an advertised petition to prevent participation in void dispositions.
| Assessment Area | Primary Risk Factor | Professional Countermeasure |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Ongoing Deliveries | Supply delivered without payment guarantees | Shift from credit terms to cash on delivery or advance payment |
| Recent Payments | Section 127 Insolvency Act 1986 clawback risk | Segregate funds received; seek legal review on validation requirements |
| Title to Goods | Stock absorbed into general liquidation pool | Audit retention of title (ROT) clauses; inspect on-site inventory |
| Contractual Default | Cross-default clauses triggered across supply chain | Review facility agreements and issue formal default notifications |
Practical response framework for trade counterparties
When a counterparty is notified of a winding-up petition presentation, credit teams should follow an established risk mitigation protocol:
1. Cease uncommitted credit lines: Suspend discretionary credit terms immediately and require cleared payment prior to release of further goods.
2. Audit statement of account: Calculate aggregate exposure, separating undisputed delivered goods, retention of title stock, and unfulfilled work.
3. Assess retention of title: Inspect inventory at customer premises to establish if identifiable, unpaid stock remains subject to a valid retention of title clause.
4. Monitor court proceedings: Track court lists to determine whether the company files an application for a validation order, disputes the debt, or settles prior to advertisement.
Anonymised commercial scenario
Consider an equipment supplier with £14,000 in outstanding invoices for catering installations delivered to a restaurant business 45 days prior. Upon learning that a petition has been presented, the supplier faces two distinct hurdles. Accepting a bank transfer after the filing date exposes those funds to clawback if a compulsory winding-up order is granted. Conversely, halting scheduled equipment servicing without contractual basis could breach customer terms. By reviewing their contract for insolvency-event suspension clauses and establishing that their retention of title clause was incorporated on signed delivery notes, the credit manager can negotiate with the debtor on defensible grounds while securing unpaid physical assets before bank accounts are frozen.
Manual searching compared with Corp Intel intelligence
Credit controllers and legal teams traditionally conduct insolvency due diligence by checking Companies House, searching The Gazette, and placing telephone enquiries with the Royal Courts of Justice. These manual checks contain systematic blind spots. Companies House does not record winding-up petitions until an actual order is made or filed by the liquidator. The Gazette only publishes a notice after the mandatory statutory notice period has elapsed or when a petitioner decides to advertise.
Corp Intel continuously captures filings directly from the Central Registry CE-File database at presentation, providing commercial intelligence days or weeks before a notice reaches public registers. This enables legal and credit professionals to act before account freezes and asset seizures take effect.
For credit teams and suppliers
Commercial lenders, corporate suppliers, and conveyancers face material liabilities if property dispositions or credit extensions take place after a petition has been presented. Running a timely winding up search prior to completion or credit release protects against section 127 clawback risk. Omitting this check can result in transactions being set aside by an official receiver or liquidator.
How to investigate further
To establish the status of Nora Dolci Limited, counterparties should examine the official company record at Companies House, monitor The Gazette for statutory notices, and check the Royal Courts of Justice cause list for hearing updates. To review petition records across other commercial counterparties, credit teams can conduct a winding up petition search or set up free company monitoring to receive real-time notifications on corporate status changes.
FAQ
What happens immediately after a winding-up petition is presented?
The petition is sealed by the court and served on the company at its registered office. The company has an opportunity to pay the debt, reach a commercial settlement, or apply to the court for an injunction to restrain advertisement if the underlying debt is disputed on substantial grounds.
How long does it take for a petition to reach a hearing?
In the High Court Insolvency and Companies Court list, hearings are typically scheduled eight to twelve weeks from the presentation date. However, court listing timelines vary based on court capacity and whether urgent applications for validation orders or injunctions are made.
Can a company trade normally while a petition is pending?
A company can continue trading, but transactions are subject to section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Any disposition of assets made after the presentation date will be void if a winding-up order is ultimately granted, unless the court sanctions the transaction through a validation order.
Why is a winding up search necessary if Companies House shows active status?
Companies House only records an insolvency event when formal notices, such as an administration order, CVL resolution, or compulsory winding-up order, are officially lodged. A winding up search checks the court rolls directly, revealing petitions at the presentation stage long before they appear on the Companies House register.
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.