Public Interest Petition Listed for Euro Booking.Com Ltd in High Court
Euro Booking.Com Ltd (Company Number 15901887) is scheduled for a High Court hearing in the Insolvency and Companies Court on 25 August 2026 at 11:30am. The case, listed under reference CR-2026-005966, will be heard in Hearing Room 10 at The Rolls Building in London. Listed as a public interest petition, the petition proceeds under statutory powers available under Section 124A of the Insolvency Act 1986.
Public interest petitions are distinct from standard commercial creditor petitions. They are typically presented by the Secretary of State following investigations conducted by Company Investigations, a division of the Insolvency Service.
Hearing details
The table below outlines the core listing details as published on the official court cause list:
| Attribute | Cause List Entry |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | EURO BOOKING.COM LTD |
| Company Number | 15901887 |
| Case Reference | CR-2026-005966 |
| Court | High Court of Justice, Insolvency and Companies Court |
| Hearing Date & Time | 25 August 2026 at 11:30am |
| Venue | Hearing Room 10, The Rolls Building, Fetter Lane, London |
| Case Type | Public Interest Petitions |
Company snapshot
Public register records at Companies House show Euro Booking.Com Ltd was incorporated on 16 August 2024 as a private limited company.
- Registered Office: 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC): 79110 (Travel agency activities)
- Company Status: Active
- Financial Reporting: As a recently formed entity incorporated in mid-2024, initial statutory accounts have not yet reached their filing deadline under the Companies Act 2006.
The address at 128 City Road, London, is a multi-occupancy registered office location used by thousands of corporate entities for statutory correspondence.
Directors and ownership
Public filings indicate the governance structure registered upon incorporation. Newly established entities must file details of directors, secretaries, and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) with the registrar. Creditors and investigative professionals routinely inspect these filings to establish beneficial ownership networks and verify officer appointments.
Public interest petitions explained
Under Section 124A of the Insolvency Act 1986, the Secretary of State may present a petition for a company to be wound up in the High Court if it appears expedient in the public interest following confidential enquiries or investigations.
Grounds for public interest petitions often involve concerns regarding commercial fairness, lack of proper accounting, or statutory non-compliance. Unlike petitions brought by trade creditors under Section 123 seeking recovery of overdue commercial debt, public interest matters evaluate whether corporate operations align with statutory standards and public benefit.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Official statutory notifications regarding winding-up petitions and court dispositions are recorded in The Gazette. When a petition is advertised, trade partners typically observe a pause in corporate banking services due to legal implications surrounding asset transfers post-petition.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a company faces a public interest winding-up petition, counterparties should act promptly to review operational ties and exposure.
Practical risk-management steps
1. Verify Court Posture: Perform a complete winding up petition search across court registry indices to confirm the exact petition history.
2. Examine Security Interests: Conduct a thorough company charge check to establish whether secured debentures or fixed charges exist over assets.
3. Assess Section 127 Risk: Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the presentation of a petition is void unless validated by the court. Payments received after the petition date may be subject to clawback if a winding-up order is granted.
4. Implement Real-Time Tracking: Enable free company monitoring to receive immediate alerts regarding court orders, officer changes, or administration filings.
Counterparty scenario
Consider an independent hotel provider contracting with a travel agency that becomes subject to a Section 124A public interest petition. If the travel agency collects customer payments post-petition and subsequently enters compulsory liquidation, the liquidator may review all transaction flows from the date the petition was filed. The hotel operator must establish whether funds received constitute valid transactions or face recovery proceedings under Section 127.
How to investigate further
Professionals tracking court proceedings can inspect the daily cause list via the today's cause list or review broader High Court schedules via the official court roll. Direct access to statutory registers, court rolls, and corporate profiles provides clear operational visibility before entering commercial arrangements.
FAQ
What is a public interest winding-up petition?
It is a legal application made primarily by the Secretary of State under Section 124A of the Insolvency Act 1986 asking the High Court to wind up a company on public interest grounds following a government investigation.
How does a public interest petition differ from a trade creditor petition?
Trade creditor petitions stem from unpaid commercial debts under Section 123. Public interest petitions are brought by government authorities assessing statutory compliance and public policy concerns, irrespective of whether an individual trade creditor is owed money.
Does listing a petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. A cause list listing indicates that a hearing has been scheduled before a High Court judge. The court determines whether to grant a winding-up order, dismiss the petition, or adjourn proceedings after reviewing the evidence presented.
What happens to transactions completed after a petition is presented?
Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, dispositions of company property made after the presentation of a winding-up petition are void if the court ultimately issues a winding-up order, unless the court explicitly issues a validation order.
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.