Rhombus Solutions Ltd Faces Winding Up Petition
A winding-up petition was presented against RHOMBUS SOLUTIONS LTD on 8 October 2026 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-007807. The filing is recorded on the High Court CE-File system as a compulsory winding-up application. Presentation of a winding-up petition is an early procedural step recorded by the court and does not constitute a judicial determination of insolvency or a court order to wind up the company.
Petition details
The table below outlines the specific filing parameters recorded at the Central Registry.
| Detail Field | Registry Record |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | RHOMBUS SOLUTIONS LTD |
| Company Number | 11490693 |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007807 |
| Filing Date | 08/10/2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Court Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
The petitioning creditor and petition debt amount are not stated in the published court filing data.
Company snapshot
According to filings at Companies House, RHOMBUS SOLUTIONS LTD was incorporated on 30 July 2018. The company operates under SIC code 62020 for information technology consultancy activities.
- Registered Office: 11 Worcester Court, Chelmsford, England, CM2 8JJ
- Current Status: Active - Proposal to Strike Off
- Financial Data: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
The register indicates an active proposal to strike off the company, which is an administrative mechanism under s.1000 Companies Act 2006 where Companies House intends to remove a non-filing entity from the register unless valid objections are lodged.
Directors and ownership
The corporate officers and persons with significant control (PSC) on the public record are set out below. These details reflect filings at Companies House and do not imply any personal liability or involvement in the petition.
- Mr Mark Holroyd: Director, appointed 1 November 2020. Recorded as individual PSC holding 75% to 100% of voting shares since 1 November 2020. Month and year of birth: October 1982.
- Mr Martin Rissbrook: Director, appointed 30 July 2018, resigned 1 November 2020. Ceased as PSC on 1 November 2020. Month and year of birth: December 1971.
- Mr Paul John Smeaton: Director, appointed 1 February 2019, resigned 9 October 2019. Ceased as PSC on 9 October 2019. Month and year of birth: December 1960.
No corporate directors or corporate PSC entities are recorded on the company register.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No statutory insolvency notices or petitions for this company were published in The Gazette in the data supplied prior to this report. The company register shows a status of "active - proposal to strike off". When a winding-up petition is presented under s.122 Insolvency Act 1986, compulsory liquidation proceedings take precedence over administrative strike-off actions.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a petition creates legal risks under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Any disposition of property, share transfer, or payment made after the petition date is void if the court subsequently grants a winding-up order, unless validated by court order.
Counterparty risk assessment framework
1. Review Pending Transactions: Identify all unpaid invoices, active service retainers, and pending deliveries involving the target entity.
2. Verify Bank Account Status: Banks routinely freeze company accounts upon learning of a petition or its advertisement in The Gazette to prevent section 127 liability.
3. Assess Security Positions: Review fixed or floating charges to confirm whether security interests are registered and enforceability criteria are met.
4. Monitor Court Petitions: Check the today's winding-up petition cause list daily to track listed court hearing dates.
Practical scenario
Consider an IT sub-contractor providing software maintenance services to RHOMBUS SOLUTIONS LTD. Following the presentation of petition CR-2026-007807 on 8 October 2026, any further payments accepted directly from the company risk being voided under section 127 if a winding-up order is made later. Credit risk teams would typically pause credit terms, seek advice from an insolvency practitioner, and track High Court listing schedules.
How to run a winding up petition search
Traditional intelligence gathering requires manually searching Companies House records, cross-referencing published Gazette notices, and phoning or submitting queries to the High Court Central Registry. Because court filings precede Gazette advertisements by days or weeks, relying solely on gazette notices or statutory filings leaves credit managers exposed during critical decision windows.
Running a comprehensive winding up search directly queries court register datasets to surface petitions the moment they are presented. Performing a regular winding up search allows risk teams to establish counterparty status before extension of credit. Furthermore, automated tracking via free company monitoring ensures immediate notification whenever new filings or status changes occur on Companies House. Conducting a formal winding up petition search remains the most reliable method for risk officers to verify active court proceedings.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit controllers, legal teams, and risk managers require immediate visibility when a counterparty faces High Court enforcement. A missed petition can lead to unrecoverable debt and clawback claims under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Accessing instant court records via a targeted winding up search before approving major transactions protects balance sheets and ensures legal defensibility.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After presentation at the Central Registry, the petition is served on the company. The petitioning creditor lists a High Court hearing date and may advertise the petition in The Gazette no less than seven business days after service and seven business days before the hearing.
Does presenting a petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. Presentation is an unproven allegation by a creditor claiming an unpaid debt exceeding £750. The court will determine at a formal hearing whether to issue a compulsory winding-up order, dismiss the petition, or adjourn the matter.
How long does it take from petition to court hearing?
Court hearing dates are generally set six to ten weeks after the petition is presented at the Central Registry, depending on High Court judicial availability and case complexity.
How can creditors track changes to this petition?
Creditors can monitor court lists, check weekly updates on Companies House filings, or set up automated email notifications to track real-time changes to the company record.
Disclaimer
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.