Sollo Design Ltd Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against Sollo Design Ltd at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The petition was filed on 28 October 2026 under case number CR-2026-008348.
The presentation of a winding-up petition is an initial court filing by an applicant seeking a compulsory liquidation order. It is not an adjudication of insolvency, nor does it guarantee that an order will be made. The legal outcome remains subject to judicial determination by the High Court.
Petition details
The table below summarises the filing data recorded on the court's CE-File electronic management system:
| Case Attribute | Record Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | Sollo Design Ltd |
| Court Case Number | CR-2026-008348 |
| Filing Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Court | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (Insolvency and Companies Court) |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Claimed Debt | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Hearing Listing | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
For counterparties tracking ongoing court filings across England and Wales, daily updates can be reviewed on the today's winding-up petitions list.
Company snapshot
Sollo Design Ltd is an active private limited company incorporated on 6 March 2023 under company number 14708773. Public records at Companies House confirm that the business operates under two Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes:
- 41201: Construction of commercial buildings
- 41202: Construction of domestic buildings
The company's registered office address is Pentax House, South Hill Avenue, South Harrow, Harrow, England, HA2 0DU. Filed turnover and net asset positions are [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor). Further background data is catalogued on the Sollo Design Ltd profile.
Directors and ownership
Public filings list the following directorship and beneficial ownership appointments for Sollo Design Ltd:
- Mr Ruben-Vasile Semeniuc was appointed as a director on 14 August 2024. He was born in June 1998, is a Romanian national residing in England, and has no resignation recorded. On 10 March 2025, Mr Semeniuc was notified on the register as a person with significant control (PSC), holding between 25% and 50% of the shares, voting rights, and the right to appoint or remove directors.
- Mr Daniel Solovastru was appointed as a director at incorporation on 6 March 2023 and resigned on 17 June 2026. Born in October 2000, he is a Romanian national resident in England. The register shows his status as a PSC ceased on 17 June 2026.
- Mr Samuel Solovastru was appointed as a director on 6 March 2023 and resigned on 20 March 2023. Born in August 1997, he ceased as a PSC on 8 March 2023.
Statutory registers record directorship appointments and resignations independently of court actions; naming on the register does not imply personal liability or wrongdoing.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
At the date of filing, no statutory notices regarding this petition had appeared in The Gazette. Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner cannot advertise a petition until at least seven business days have elapsed following personal service on the company, unless the court orders otherwise.
Trade creditors often review The Gazette to track published petitions, but petitions are recorded at the Central Registry days or weeks before any public advertisement. A comprehensive winding up petition search provides clear visibility into filed claims well ahead of Gazette notices.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a petition creates serious statutory implications under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. If the court subsequently grants a winding-up order, any disposition of company property made after the presentation date is void, unless specifically sanctioned by a validation order from the court.
Practical worked scenario
Consider an electrical contractor owed £40,000 by a construction firm facing a newly presented petition. If the construction firm pays the £40,000 from its bank account after the presentation date, and the court later makes a winding-up order, the official receiver or liquidator can demand the repayment of that £40,000 under section 127. The subcontractor would then become an unsecured creditor in the liquidation. Conversely, supplying further goods on open-account credit poses a high recovery risk if company bank accounts are frozen.
Counterparty risk-ranking checklist
Credit controllers and financial managers should execute the following steps immediately when a petition filing is identified:
1. Freeze discretionary trade credit: Switch trading terms immediately to pro-forma payments, cleared funds, or cash on delivery.
2. Audit open ledger exposure: Quantify all aged debts, goods in transit, and unbilled work-in-progress.
3. Assess retention of title (ROT): Review whether contract terms contain valid ROT clauses and assess whether physical recovery of uninstalled materials is viable.
4. Examine security rights: Check if any personal guarantees, escrow balances, or charges are enforceable.
5. Monitor court dockets: Watch for hearings, consent orders, or dismissal notices before releasing further commitments.
How to investigate further
Commercial teams traditionally conduct due diligence manually by telephoning the court registry or checking paper cause lists. A formal winding up search eliminates these delays by interrogating electronic court rolls directly, confirming whether active proceedings exist. Where institutional proof of clearance is required for an asset transfer or facility drawdown, parties can [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate).
For credit teams and suppliers
Commercial suppliers and sub-contractors operating in building construction face elevated credit risks when main contractors or project vehicles enter formal dispute. Missing an unadvertised petition often leads to avoidable trade write-offs or clawback demands under section 127. Credit teams can establish free company monitoring to receive real-time email alerts when filings or corporate status changes occur on UK entities.
FAQ
Does presenting a winding-up petition mean Sollo Design Ltd is insolvent?
No. Presentation of a petition indicates that an applicant has claimed an unpaid debt and petitioned the court for an order. The court has not ruled on the merits of the dispute or determined that the company is unable to pay its debts.
When is a petition advertised in The Gazette?
Under the Insolvency Rules 2016, the petitioner must wait at least seven business days after serving the petition on the company before placing an advertisement in The Gazette, unless the court directs otherwise.
What happens to company bank accounts after a petition is filed?
Once a bank becomes aware of a presented winding-up petition, it usually freezes the company's bank accounts to protect against potential liabilities under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, unless the company obtains a court validation order.
Can a winding-up petition be withdrawn before a hearing?
Yes. If the company settles the underlying claim, demonstrates that the debt is disputed on genuine and substantial grounds, or agrees terms with the petitioner, the court may grant leave to withdraw or dismiss the petition.
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.