Part and Company Limited Listed for High Court Winding-Up Hearing
A winding-up petition against Devon-registered business support provider Part and Company Limited (company number 06687200) has been listed for hearing at 11:30am on 5 August 2026 in Court 1 of the High Court of Justice, Rolls Building, London. The proceedings, listed under case reference CR-2026-004818, sit before the High Court Business and Property Courts winding-up list pursuant to section 122(1)(f) of the Insolvency Act 1986.
Hearing details
The hearing scheduled for 5 August 2026 represents a formal court fixture where the High Court will consider the petition presented against the company. The key details from the published cause list are summarised below:
| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Case Reference | CR-2026-004818 |
| Target Company | PART AND COMPANY LIMITED |
| Company Number | 06687200 |
| Hearing Date | 5 August 2026 |
| Hearing Time | 11:30am |
| Court Venue | Court 1, Rolls Building, Fetter Lane, London |
| Court Division | High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts (Chancery Division) |
Company snapshot
According to public filings on the official Companies House register, Part and Company Limited was incorporated on 2 September 2008. The company is registered under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 82990, designated for other business support service activities not elsewhere classified.
The company's registered office address is recorded as Timberly, South Street, Axminster, Devon, England, EX13 5AD. The statutory corporate status on the register remains listed as active pending the outcome of the petition hearing.
Directors and corporate structure
Public filings maintained at Companies House document the legal control structure and officers of the company. Under corporate governance requirements, including measures under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, UK companies must ensure accurate register maintenance regarding officers and persons with significant control (PSCs).
Counterparties conducting risk assessments should examine the public record to establish director tenure, historical filings, and whether any insolvency proceedings or charges have previously been registered against the company's officers or corporate entities.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioning creditor is required to advertise notice of a winding-up petition in The Gazette not less than seven clear business days after serving the petition on the company, and not less than seven clear business days before the court hearing, unless specific court dispensation is granted.
Statutory notices published in The Gazette serve as public warning to creditors, financial institutions, and trade counterparties that formal court action to wind up the corporate entity has commenced.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition introduces critical legal implications for businesses trading with the subject company. Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 provides that in a winding up by the court, any disposition of the company's property made after the commencement of the winding up is void unless validated by a court order.
Because the winding up is deemed to commence at the exact moment the petition is presented, payments made by the company after that date can be recovered by an appointed liquidator if a winding-up order is subsequently made.
Practical action plan for credit control and risk teams
1. Run an immediate winding up petition search to verify the presentation date, petitioning creditor details, and court jurisdiction.
2. Review all outstanding receivables and pause credit facilities until formal court orders or validation orders are produced.
3. Conduct a company charge check to determine if debentures or security interests exist over company assets that take precedence over unsecured claims.
4. Enable free company monitoring on the target entity to receive real-time alerts on Companies House filings, Gazette notices, and tribunal outcomes.
5. Seek formal legal advice regarding potential retention of title (RoT) clauses or validation applications if goods or services remain in transit.
Operational risk scenario
Consider a scenario where an equipment supplier provides goods valued at £25,000 to a commercial client on standard 30-day payment terms. If a winding-up petition was presented against the client prior to payment being released, any settlement received by the supplier after the petition date could be challenged by a court-appointed liquidator under section 127. Without a validation order granted under section 127, the supplier might be forced to repay the £25,000 into the liquidation estate and stand as an unsecured creditor.
How to investigate further
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FAQ
What happens at a High Court winding-up petition hearing?
At the hearing, the High Court judge considers evidence from the petitioning creditor and the company. The court may grant a winding-up order, adjourn the hearing to allow time for settlement or evidence preparation, dismiss the petition if the debt is paid or disputed on bona fide grounds, or allow another creditor to substitute as petitioner.
Can a company continue trading after a winding-up petition is filed?
A company can legally trade, but its banking facilities are frequently frozen by financial institutions upon publication of the petition in The Gazette. Furthermore, section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 renders post-petition asset transfers void without court validation, severely restricting normal commercial operations.
What is a validation order under section 127?
A validation order is a High Court order under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 that permits a company to make valid dispositions of property or bank account transactions after a petition has been presented. Courts typically grant validation orders if the transactions benefit the general body of creditors or preserve trading value.
How can creditors check if a UK business faces a winding-up petition?
Creditors can inspect High Court cause lists, monitor statutory advertisements in The Gazette, request court register searches from the Central Office of the High Court, or use automated search tools via an online winding up petition search.
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.