PSR Management Services Enters Administration
Kent-based management consultancy P.S.R. Management Services Limited has entered administration following a formal court filing. According to The Gazette notice published on 9 October 2026, administrators were appointed under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 in the High Court of Justice.
The administration creates an immediate statutory moratorium under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, protecting the company against direct legal enforcement or enforcement of security while its financial position and assets are assessed.
Gazette notice details
| Detail | Record Value |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | P.S.R. MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED |
| Gazette Notice Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Notice Type | Appointment of administrators (Notice 2410) |
| Court | High Court of Justice |
| Court Case Number | CR-2026-007688 |
| Appointing Party | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Administrators / Firm | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
According to Companies House records, P.S.R. Management Services Limited (company number 04333252) was incorporated on 4 December 2001. The business is registered under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 70229 for management consultancy activities other than financial management.
Its registered office address is recorded as Suite 7 Beaufort House, Beaufort Court, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4FB. Further public details can be viewed on the Corp Intel company profile for 04333252.
Directors and ownership
Companies House register entries detail the current and historical officers of the company. The public filing records state facts regarding company management as follows:
- Mr Peter John Legge: Director, appointed 4 December 2001. Born April 1947.
- Mr Richard John Legge: Director, appointed 20 February 2017. Born April 1971.
- Mr Stephen James Legge: Director, appointed 20 February 2017. Born February 1969.
- Mr Mark John Harrington: Company Secretary, appointed 2 February 2009.
According to the Person with Significant Control (PSC) register, Mr Peter John Legge was notified on 30 June 2016 as holding 75% or more of the company's shares, 75% or more of the voting rights, and the right to appoint or remove a majority of the board of directors.
Previous officers listed on the public register include Ms Dorothy May Graeme (nominee secretary, resigned December 2001), Ms Lesley Joyce Graeme (nominee director, resigned December 2001), and Ms Margaret Legge (director and secretary, resigned February 2009 and May 2013 respectively).
What administration means for creditors and customers
This section provides general information regarding insolvency proceedings under UK statutory law and does not constitute legal or financial advice.
When a UK limited company enters administration, statutory controls immediately take effect:
1. Statutory Moratorium: Creditors cannot initiate or continue legal proceedings against the company, nor enforce security over corporate assets, without leave of the court or the consent of the administrators.
2. Administrator Authority: The appointed administrators assume executive control of the business, replacing the day-to-day managerial powers of the directors.
3. Proof of Debt: Unsecured creditors must submit formal proof of debt documentation to the appointed administrators outlining outstanding invoices or contracted claims.
4. Distribution Priority: Any asset realisations are applied strictly according to statutory insolvency order under UK legislation, prioritizing administration expenses, secured charges, and preferential creditors before unsecured claims.
Suppliers or trade counterparties requiring details on claim submissions should contact the court office or check upcoming Gazette updates for administrator contact details.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The statutory notice of administration published on 9 October 2026 under High Court case CR-2026-007688 represents the latest corporate filing in relation to insolvency proceedings for the company.
Credit controllers assessing corporate exposure should review active fixed or floating security by running a comprehensive review company charges on Companies House to verify secured creditor priority.
How to run a winding up petition search
Tracking corporate insolvency events early requires systematic cross-matching between court cause lists, Gazette publications, and Companies House records. A routine winding up search before extending commercial credit or completing transactions helps risk teams identify financial distress prior to formal administration notices.
Performing a structured winding up petition search involves standard verification steps across statutory registries:
- Step 1: High Court Cause List Verification - Check the daily cause lists of the Business and Property Courts for active petitions filed under Section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986.
- Step 2: Gazette Notice Auditing - Search official Gazette publications under Notice Code 2410 (Administration) and Notice Code 2450 (Winding Up Petitions).
- Step 3: Companies House Charges Register - Review active charges and debentures to identify qualifying floating charge holders eligible to appoint administrators out of court.
- Step 4: Continuous Automated Monitoring - Establish automated alerts to capture insolvency filings before public publication delays impact recovery.
Scenario: Commercial Risk Mitigation
Consider a commercial supplier delivering consultative software licences to a mid-sized services firm on 90-day trade credit terms. Standard registry checks performed prior to contract renewal revealed no overdue accounts at Companies House. However, conducting a proactive winding up search across pending High Court filings uncovered a winding-up petition presented by an unpaid landlord three weeks prior to its Gazette publication.
Because the credit manager identified the petition early, the supplier secured upfront payments for ongoing service delivery and avoided issuing additional open credit prior to the company entering administration.
Standard Operating Procedure for Insolvency Risk
Corporate credit teams should implement the following decision workflow when managing distressed counterparty exposure:
1. Identify Red Flags: Note late account filings, sudden director resignations, or court judgments (CCJs).
2. Execute Statutory Search: Perform a real-time cause list and winding up search against the company number.
3. Review Charge Status: Verify fixed and floating charges to evaluate asset coverage for secured lenders.
4. Freeze Credit Lines: Halt uncollateralised credit terms immediately upon confirmation of a court petition or administration application.
5. Log Claim with Administrator: Prepare documented evidence of outstanding debts, including purchase orders, delivery notes, and terms of trade.
Modern Corporate Intelligence vs Manual Searches
Tracking corporate distress manually requires credit teams to cross-reference multiple disjointed sources. Practitioners must separately check Companies House for filing delays, inspect daily court cause lists for petitions, and monitor official Gazette records for appointment notices. Manual searches leave blind spots during the critical window between a petition presentation and its public advertisement.
Corp Intel consolidates registry updates, High Court cause lists, and Gazette notices into a unified monitoring engine. Instead of manual registry lookup cycles, risk managers receive immediate notifications when court filings or administration orders are lodged, enabling swift enforcement decisions.
For credit teams and corporate advisers
For lenders, insolvency practitioners, and corporate legal teams, timely insolvency checks are essential before approving loans, executing supply contracts, or advising on acquisitions. Missing an active court filing or administration notice can lead to unrecoverable debt exposure under the statutory moratorium. Setting up free company monitoring ensures your credit team receives real-time email notifications whenever a monitored entity files financial updates or becomes subject to court proceedings.
FAQ
What does entering administration mean for a UK company?
Administration is a statutory process under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. Licensed insolvency practitioners are appointed to manage the company's affairs, business, and property to achieve one of the statutory purposes of administration, during which time a moratorium protects the firm from legal actions by creditors.
Can creditors enforce debts once a company enters administration?
No. The statutory moratorium prevents unsecured creditors from commencing or continuing legal proceedings, enforcing judgments, or repossessing goods without permission from the court or the appointed administrators.
How do creditors submit claims in an administration?
Creditors must submit a formal Statement of Claim or Proof of Debt form to the administrators, providing supporting documents such as unpaid invoices, contracts, and statements of account.
How does an administration differ from a compulsory liquidation?
Administration aims to rescue the company as a going concern or achieve a better outcome for creditors than liquidation, whereas compulsory liquidation is primarily designed to wind up the business, realise its assets, and distribute funds prior to dissolving the entity.
How can credit controllers detect early signs of corporate insolvency?
Credit teams can track filing history at Companies House, monitor fixed and floating security filings, and perform regular searches on court cause lists and statutory Gazette notices using dedicated intelligence tools.
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