TalkTalk Brands Limited Court Petition Filed
A court petition under case number CR-2026-007677 was presented against TALKTALK BRANDS LIMITED on 5 October 2026 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The filing is recorded on the High Court CE-File system as an administration application within company proceedings. Presentation of a court petition or administration application is a procedural legal step and does not constitute a judicial determination of insolvency or court order against the company.
Petition details
The record maintained at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions provides the following formal case details:
| Detail | Record | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Company Name | TALKTALK BRANDS LIMITED | Central Registry |
| Company Number | 05840856 | Companies House |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007677 | High Court CE-File |
| Filing Date | 5 October 2026 | Central Registry |
| Case Type | Companies - Application - Administration Application | High Court CE-File |
| Petitioning Creditor / Applicant | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) | Central Registry |
| Hearing Date / Outcome | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) | Central Registry |
Practitioners checking the daily winding-up petitions list monitor these registry entries as early warning indicators before statutory advertisement occurs in The Gazette.
Company snapshot
TALKTALK BRANDS LIMITED was incorporated on 8 June 2006 and operates under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 61900 ("Other telecommunications activities").
According to records at Companies House, the company's registered office address is:
Soapworks, Ordsall Lane, Salford, United Kingdom, M5 3TT.
Financial statements, latest turnover, and net asset figures are not stated in the published court source extract.
Directors and ownership
Public records at Companies House show the following corporate officer structure:
Active Directors
- DAVIES, Henry Jonathan: Appointed 13 January 2026
- DUNSTONE, Charles William: Appointed 1 September 2024
- SMITH, James Donald: Appointed 17 April 2023
Persons with Significant Control
- Talktalk Telecom Holdings Limited (Company Number 03253714): Holds 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights, notified on 6 April 2016.
Resigned Officers
Former officers recorded on the public register include Phil John Eayres (director 2021-2024), Kate Ferry (director 2018-2021), Baroness Diana Mary Harding (director 2011-2017), Tristia Adele Harrison (director 2017-2024), Stephen Makin (director 2013-2014), Timothy Simon Morris (director 2006-2018; secretary 2010-2024), Amy Stirling (director 2011-2013), Roger William Taylor (director 2006-2010), Jonathan Giles Thackray (director 2022-2023), Iain William Torrens (director 2015-2017), Shamim Kazeneh (secretary 2006-2010), Scott Marshall (secretary 2010-2011), and Timothy Joseph Gerard O'Gorman (secretary 2006).
All individual officer appointments reflect the public record at Companies House. No inference of personal responsibility or conduct regarding the court filing attaches to any named individual.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No recent statutory notices or petition advertisements were recorded in The Gazette within the supplied dataset at the time of publication.
Under statutory insolvency rules, an administration application or winding-up petition presented under the Insolvency Act 1986 must follow specific notice procedures prior to any High Court hearing.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a court filing of this nature is presented against a trading entity, counterparties and credit managers typically initiate risk mitigation steps:
1. Exposure Review: Credit managers assess outstanding invoices, unbilled work, and current contractual commitments.
2. Account Monitoring: Risk officers set up automated tracking to identify subsequent Gazette publications, court listing dates, or administrative orders.
3. Legal Consultation: Counterparties consult insolvency specialists regarding section 127 consequences under the Insolvency Act 1986, which voids disposition of company property made after the presentation of a winding-up petition unless validated by the court.
How to run a winding up petition search
Credit teams and legal advisors investigating corporate counterparties need accurate registry data before extending credit or entering transactions. Performing a formal winding up search checks the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions for active filings, pending hearings, and administrative applications across UK courts.
To review or follow this specific corporate entity, check the official TalkTalk Brands Limited profile or sign up for free company monitoring to receive automatic updates on public court listings and Companies House filings.
A routine winding up search before entering significant contracts ensures counterparties identify potential legal actions before statutory advertisement.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit risk managers, commercial suppliers, and legal advisors must verify counterparty standing prior to contract execution or extending payment terms. Unidentified court petitions pose severe risk to unpaid invoices and contractual performance. Utilizing a dedicated winding up petition search ensures early visibility on court filings presented at the Central Registry before public Gazette advertising.
FAQ
What does the presentation of an administration application mean?
An administration application filed at the Central Registry indicates that an application has been lodged with the court requesting an administration order under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986. It does not mean the company is automatically in administration or insolvent; the application remains subject to court determination.
How quickly does a court petition progress after presentation?
After presentation at the Central Registry, hearing dates are scheduled based on court availability, typically several weeks following filing. Timelines depend on whether the application is contested, settled, or dismissed prior to the initial hearing.
Where are official insolvency notices advertised?
Official notices regarding winding-up petitions, administration orders, and insolvency proceedings are published in The Gazette, the official public record of the UK government.
Can a company continue trading while a petition is pending?
A company may continue operating, but legal restrictions such as section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 apply if a winding-up order is subsequently made, potentially invalidating property transfers or payments made after presentation unless validated by court order.
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.