Winding-Up Petition Against Allay Claims Ltd
A winding-up petition was presented against Allay Claims Ltd on 4 November 2026 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under court reference CR-2026-008548. The petition represents the opening formal stage in compulsory liquidation proceedings before the High Court of Justice. The presentation of a petition is not a judicial determination of insolvency, and the court has not yet ruled on the merits of the petition.
Commercial counterparties can inspect the live listing on the daily cause list and cross-reference the entity details via the Allay Claims Ltd Corp Intel profile.
Petition details
The petition appears on the HMCTS CE-File public register with the following specifications:
- Case number: CR-2026-008548
- Company name: Allay Claims Ltd
- Case type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Filing date: 4 November 2026
- Source: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search)
- Petitioner: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Petitioner solicitor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Debt amount: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Hearing date: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Under section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986, a petition may be presented by a creditor, contributory, or the directors of the company. The public CE-File cause-list entry records the presentation of the filing but does not disclose the identity of the petitioning creditor or the underlying sum.
Company snapshot
Allay Claims Ltd is a private limited company incorporated on 4 March 2009. The entity remains listed as active on the Companies House register.
| Attribute | Registered details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company number | 06836398 |
| Incorporation date | 4 March 2009 |
| Company status | Active |
| Principal activity (SIC) | 82200 (Activities of call centres) |
| Registered office | Studio 20, The Kiln, Hoults Yard, Walker Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2HL |
| Latest accounts filed | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Latest turnover | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Net assets | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Directors and ownership
According to Companies House records, the company currently has two active directors on the register:
- Mr Stuart Phillipson Bell, director, appointed 13 April 2015. British nationality, resident in the United Kingdom, born October 1947.
- Mr Andrew Mark Stokoe, director, appointed 13 April 2015. British nationality, resident in the United Kingdom, born March 1988.
Former directors and secretaries recorded on the public register include:
- Mr Steven Phillipson Bell, director, appointed 13 April 2015, resigned 13 April 2015.
- Mr Mike Rowe, director and secretary, appointed 9 November 2012, resigned 13 April 2015.
- Mr Nigel Dudley Warr, director, appointed 9 November 2012, resigned 13 April 2015.
- Ms Joanne Elizabeth Brookes (also recorded as Joanne Anne Elizabeth Brookes), director between 28 April 2011 and 9 November 2012, secretary between 7 June 2010 and 9 November 2012.
- Mr David Charles Summerhayes, director, appointed 9 March 2009, resigned 28 April 2011.
- Mr Christopher James Roney, director, appointed 4 March 2009, resigned 31 October 2012.
- Ms Phillipa Christine Roney, director between 4 March 2009 and 9 March 2009, secretary between 9 March 2009 and 6 May 2010.
- Mr Paul Anthony Calland, secretary, appointed 19 June 2015, resigned 24 January 2019.
Persons with significant control
The PSC register records the following individuals and historical entities:
- Mr Stuart Phillipson Bell: notified on 30 June 2016. Holds 25% to 50% of shares, 25% to 50% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Mr Steven Bell: notified on 26 February 2021. Holds 25% to 50% of shares, 25% to 50% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Allay (Uk) Ltd (Company Number 09307329): corporate PSC notified on 30 June 2016, ceased on 26 February 2021.
Public filings reflect register entries only. Corporate appointments do not imply any personal connection to the petition, insolvency, or commercial liability.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No recent insolvency notices for Allay Claims Ltd are recorded in The Gazette. Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioning creditor is generally restricted from advertising a petition until at least seven business days after service on the company. Consequently, the presentation recorded at the Central Registry is the primary signal of proceedings prior to any statutory gazetting.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition triggers substantial commercial and legal implications under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Any disposition of company property, transfer of shares, or alteration in the status of company members made after the presentation date is void if a winding-up order is ultimately granted, unless validated by the court.
When a bank learns of a petition, it routinely freezes the company bank accounts to avoid liability for post-petition dispositions. Trade counterparties and suppliers should evaluate their exposure methodically:
1. Verify payment terms: Suspend unsecured credit arrangements and seek immediate payment on delivery (pro forma terms).
2. Review retention of title clauses: Check existing commercial contracts to confirm whether retention of title terms are validly incorporated and enforceable.
3. Assess open purchase orders: Pause unfulfilled work-in-progress or deliveries until legal clarity is established.
4. Audit outstanding balances: Calculate net ledger exposure and compile relevant invoices, contracts, and delivery receipts.
Anonymised counterparty scenario
Consider an IT infrastructure supplier owed £42,000 on 30-day terms by a professional services company facing a petition. If the supplier delivers further hardware on credit after the petition date, and the court later orders compulsory liquidation, those goods form part of the estate unless a valid retention of title clause applies. Payments received from the company between filing and hearing risk clawback under section 127 void-disposition rules unless protected by a validation order. Running a timely winding up search prevents inadvertent post-petition exposure.
How to run a winding up petition search
Professional advisers and credit managers cannot rely solely on Companies House filings to track court actions. Winding-up petitions are filed directly with the court and remain absent from Companies House until an order or formal insolvency appointment is recorded weeks later.
Traditionally, confirmation of an unadvertised petition required solicitors to conduct a telephone inquiry with the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions in London or perform manual checks against paper court cause lists. Corporate intelligence teams now streamline this verification by executing an electronic winding up search across central court data.
Credit controllers monitoring broader ledgers can activate free company monitoring to receive immediate automated alerts as soon as a counterparty appears on the daily insolvency cause lists.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters and legal teams reviewing Allay Claims Ltd should carry out an immediate ledger audit. If contracts involve critical reliance, ongoing services, or significant outstanding balances, professionals should conduct a formal winding up petition search across all group entities before approving further transactions or releasing goods. A prompt review protects against void-disposition risks and establishes early standing in statutory creditor proceedings.
FAQ
Does presenting a winding-up petition mean the company is in liquidation?
No. The presentation of a petition is the formal request to the court to wind up a company. The company remains active until the court hears the case and determines whether to make an order, dismiss the petition, or adjourn proceedings.
What is a section 127 validation order?
Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, dispositions of company property made after petition presentation are void if a winding-up order follows. A company may apply to the High Court for a validation order, which grants permission to operate accounts or make specific payments without the risk of future clawback.
How long after filing does a hearing take place?
A hearing is typically listed 6 to 10 weeks after the petition is filed, depending on court availability in the Insolvency and Companies Court. This period allows time for service, advertisement, and the submission of evidence.
When does a winding-up petition become public in The Gazette?
Under the Insolvency Rules, a petitioner must wait at least seven business days after serving the petition on the registered office before publishing notice in The Gazette. If the debt is settled or disputed during this window, the petition may be withdrawn before public advertisement.
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.