Quaestiones Perpetuae Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against Quaestiones Perpetuae Limited at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-007737 on 6 October 2026. The record was filed on the court's CE-File system and noted on today's winding-up petitions list. The presentation of a petition is a formal legal action initiated under Section 122 of the Insolvency Act 1986; it does not constitute a judicial finding of insolvency, nor does it guarantee that a liquidation order will be made.
Petition details
- Case number: CR-2026-007737
- Filing date: 6 October 2026
- Case type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Source: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search)
- Petitioning creditor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Debt amount / underlying claim: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Company snapshot
- Company name: QUAESTIONES PERPETUAE LIMITED
- Company number: 14188489
- Incorporation date: 22 June 2022
- Company status: Active (according to public filings at Companies House)
- Primary SIC code: 70229 (Management consultancy activities other than financial management)
- Registered office: Office 12264 182-184 High Street North, East Ham, London, England, E6 2JA
- Financial accounts summary: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Directors and ownership
The public register at Companies House records the following details for company officers and persons with significant control (PSCs):
- Ms Georgina Laura Newcomb: Director (appointed 1 January 2025). British nationality, resident in the United Kingdom, born April 1991. Recorded as an active person with significant control holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights, with the right to appoint and remove directors (notified 1 January 2025).
- Mr John Victor Newcomb: Director (appointed 1 August 2026). British nationality, resident in England, born January 1961.
- Mr Pedro Miguel São Marcos Da Silva Rodrigues: Director (appointed 22 June 2022, resigned 2 January 2026). Portuguese nationality, resident in the United Kingdom, born July 1988. Recorded as a former person with significant control holding 50% to 75% of shares and voting rights (notified 22 June 2022, ceased 2 January 2026).
- Mr Pedro Miguel Sao Marcos Da Silva Aguiar Rodrigues: Company Secretary (appointed 2 January 2026, resigned 13 August 2026).
All names and roles reflect filings on the public register.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No statutory advertisement notices relating to this company were listed in The Gazette at the time of publication. Further filings or advertisements may be published as the proceedings progress.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a petition represents an early indicator of legal proceedings or financial disagreement. Commercial counterparties and credit managers assessing exposure to Quaestiones Perpetuae Limited should consider the following structured risk framework:
1. Verify credit exposure: Reconcile ledgers to confirm current unpaid balances and pending invoices.
2. Conduct registry checks: Perform a comprehensive winding up search across counterparty records to identify related court listings.
3. Understand statutory risks: Note that under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, dispositions of company property made after the petition presentation date are void if a winding-up order is subsequently granted by the court, unless validated.
4. Monitor case progress: Track future hearing dates and statutory notices to assess whether the petition is dismissed, settled, or advertised.
Utilising a winding up petition search workflow allows commercial teams to review counterparties before making credit decisions. Credit risk analysts routinely carry out a winding up search to ensure timely risk mitigation.
How to investigate further
To perform further checks on Quaestiones Perpetuae Limited:
- Review official corporate filings at Companies House.
- Search statutory notices on The Gazette.
- Set up free company monitoring to receive automatic alerts on corporate status changes and filing updates.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit controllers and risk managers require rapid visibility when a counterparty faces court action. Early notification helps teams prevent unrecoverable debt and manage Section 127 risks effectively before formal public advertisement. Maintaining continuous court monitoring ensures risk decisions are backed by reliable registry data.
FAQ
What does the presentation of a winding-up petition mean?
It means a party claiming to be a creditor has filed a formal application at court seeking an order to wind up the company. It is the initiating step in compulsory liquidation proceedings.
Does a petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. The filing represents an unproven allegation of unpaid debt or insolvency by the petitioner. The court determines whether an order should be granted after hearing evidence from both parties.
Can a company continue trading after a petition is filed?
Companies may continue operating, but any disposition of property or transfer of shares made after the presentation date is void under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 if a winding-up order is eventually made, unless validated by court order.
When is the petition hearing held?
Courts typically list petition hearings between four and eight weeks after filing, depending on judicial capacity and court schedules.
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.