R. Soper Limited Listed in Insolvency and Companies Court
The published cause list for 11 September 2026 records a hearing involving R. Soper Limited (company number 00381472) in the Insolvency and Companies Court under case reference CR-2026-006243. The hearing is scheduled for 11:30am remotely via MS Teams. The court cause list designates the case type as an application. The listing does not state the nature of the application or confirm the identity of any applicant or petitioning party.
Hearing details
| Field | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | R. Soper Limited |
| Company Number | 00381472 |
| Case Number | CR-2026-006243 |
| Court | Insolvency and Companies Court |
| Case Type | Application |
| Hearing Date | 11 September 2026 |
| Hearing Time | 11:30am |
| Venue | Remotely via MS Teams |
Company snapshot
According to the official register at Companies House, R. Soper Limited is an active private limited company incorporated in England and Wales.
The published source data does not supply financial figures, turnover, or net asset balances for the latest reporting period. Further statutory accounting details can be reviewed directly on the Companies House register.
Directors and ownership
The public register records the current active directors of R. Soper Limited as:
- Jessica Mary Fell (director, appointed 13 May 2016)
- James Anthony Jones (director, appointed 29 October 2015)
- Benjamin David Soper (director, appointed 23 March 2001)
- Joshua Thomas Soper (director, appointed 13 May 2016)
- Marilyn Jane Soper (director, appointed 29 October 2015)
Previous appointments recorded on the register include Jack Anthony Simpson (secretary, resigned 7 August 2018), James Kidd (director, resigned 21 June 2018), Christopher Ronald Evan Soper (director, resigned 11 June 2015), Michael Joseph Green (director, resigned 8 October 2004), William Pilkington (director, resigned 11 December 1991), and an earlier directorship period for Marilyn Jane Soper which concluded on 29 March 1999.
Regarding persons with significant control (PSC), the register records Mrs Marilyn Jane Soper as an individual PSC notified on 30 June 2016, holding ownership of shares from 75% to 100% as a trust.
These entries reflect public register data only. Corporate intelligence records do not connect named officers or beneficial owners to any insolvency proceeding or personal wrongdoing.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The source evidence records no recent notices in The Gazette for R. Soper Limited. Court listings in insolvency courts can relate to diverse statutory applications under the Insolvency Act 1986 or Companies Act 2006, including administrative relief, procedural extensions, injunctions, or petitions. Because the court list classifies this matter as an application without specifying the underlying prayer, no conclusion can be drawn regarding the target outcome or insolvency status.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
A listing in the Insolvency and Companies Court is a procedural notice that a matter is scheduled for judicial consideration. It is not a judicial finding of insolvency, nor does it establish that a company is unable to pay its debts.
When risk-ranking counterparties that appear on a court list, commercial lenders and credit risk managers perform a systematic review:
1. Verify whether the application relates to procedural corporate matters, internal disputes, or creditor actions.
2. Conduct a formal winding up search to ensure no underlying petitions have been presented or advertised elsewhere.
3. Review current filings on the company register to verify statutory compliance and monitor for changes in directorships or corporate mortgages.
4. Review the daily court schedule on the Corp Intel cause list tracker to check for updates or subsequent orders.
How to investigate further
Commercial counterparties seeking to track this matter should verify the court listing against official public indexes. You can check the company's full profile on Corp Intel, monitor filings via free company monitoring, or inspect public notices in The Gazette.
If assessing exposure across multiple suppliers, performing a broader winding up petition search across your ledger ensures any third-party court actions are identified promptly.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit management teams should establish formal monitoring protocols when a counterparty is listed on court registers. Early detection allows risk managers to verify payment terms, request updated financial position reports, and ensure compliance without disrupting operational relationships unnecessarily. Accessing real-time updates through daily court indexes helps legal and credit personnel maintain robust credit controls.
FAQ
Does a court listing mean R. Soper Limited is insolvent?
No. A court listing simply indicates that a case or application has been scheduled for a hearing. The Insolvency and Companies Court hears a wide range of corporate matters, and a listing is not a determination of insolvency.
What is the difference between an application and a winding-up petition?
A winding-up petition is a specific statutory demand seeking the compulsory liquidation of a company. An application can cover procedural steps, applications to extend administration orders, injunctions to restrain advertisement, or corporate restructuring approvals under statutory provisions.
How can a creditor verify court hearing outcomes?
Court outcomes are updated on court registers and official statutory notices. You can monitor company updates through free company monitoring or check daily court cause lists.
Should suppliers stop supplying a company listed on the cause list?
Decisions on credit terms depend on individual contractual obligations and risk appetite. Credit managers typically undertake enhanced due diligence, run a winding up search, and seek direct verification before adjusting credit arrangements.
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.