Winding-Up Petition: Belgravia Commercial Ltd
A winding-up petition has been presented against Belgravia Commercial Ltd in the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts. According to records at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions, the petition was presented on 4 November 2026 under court reference CR-2026-008462.
Under UK insolvency procedure, the presentation of a petition represents the formal submission of an application to wind up a company. It does not constitute a determination of insolvency, nor does it guarantee that a winding-up order will be made. The petition may be dismissed, withdrawn, settled, or disputed in court. Whether the company is insolvent is a determination reserved solely for the presiding judge.
Petition details
The table below outlines the core filing data recorded at the Royal Courts of Justice.
| Detail | Case Record |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | Belgravia Commercial Ltd |
| Registered Company Number | 04695474 |
| Court Reference | CR-2026-008462 |
| Filing Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File) |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petitioner's Solicitor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petition Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Hearing Date | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Counterparties tracking wider market risk can examine new filings across England and Wales using the daily list of winding-up petitions.
Company snapshot
Public filings registered at Companies House confirm that Belgravia Commercial Ltd is an active private limited company incorporated on 12 March 2003.
- Registered office address: Apartment 536, 6 Leftbank, Manchester, England, M3 3AE
- Primary business activity (SIC code): 70229, covering "Management consultancy activities other than financial management"
- Latest reported turnover: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Latest reported net assets: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Detailed corporate filing history and previous filings are accessible via the Belgravia Commercial Ltd Corp Intel profile.
Directors and ownership
Companies House records confirm the following current and historical appointments for Belgravia Commercial Ltd. Public register facts are stated neutrally; appointment to a company facing a petition carries no implication of individual liability or personal insolvency.
Current Officers
- PETRELLA, Franco: Appointed as a director on 23 August 2021. British national, resident in England, born in July 1958. Occupation as filed is not recorded. The register also records that Franco Joseph Petrella previously served as company secretary between 31 March 2004 and 31 December 2019.
Resigned Officers
- LONGTON, David: Director appointed 1 March 2016, resigned 23 August 2021. British national, resident in England, born in March 1958.
- QURESHI, Simon: Director appointed 10 April 2012, resigned 23 February 2015. British national, resident in England, born in July 1987. A duplicate directorship entry records an appointment and resignation on 10 April 2012.
- SALEM, Sattar Jabbar: Director appointed 31 March 2004, resigned 10 April 2012. British national, resident in the United Kingdom, born in December 1959. Mr Salem also served as company secretary from 31 March 2004 to 1 August 2004.
- UK INCORPORATIONS LIMITED: Corporate director appointed 12 March 2003, resigned 12 March 2003.
- UK COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED: Corporate secretary appointed 12 March 2003, resigned 12 March 2003.
Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
- Mr Franco Petrella: Notified on 23 August 2021. Holds the right to appoint and remove directors, and the right to appoint and remove directors as a firm.
- Mr David Longton: Notified on 19 April 2016 as holding significant influence or control over the company; control ceased on 1 July 2021.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
As of 5 November 2026, no statutory notice of the petition has appeared in The Gazette. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must serve the petition on the company and wait a minimum of seven business days before publishing an advertisement, unless the court orders otherwise.
Premature advertisement can result in severe procedural penalties, including the petition being struck out or restrained by injunction if the debt is subject to a genuine dispute.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition triggers immediate legal risks under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Under s.127, if a winding-up order is subsequently granted by the court, any disposition of the company's property made after the presentation date is void, unless validated by a court order.
This statutory provision creates direct operational implications:
1. Banking operations: Commercial banks routinely freeze accounts once made aware of a petition or its advertisement in The Gazette to protect against liability for void dispositions.
2. Supplier payments: Payments received from Belgravia Commercial Ltd between 4 November 2026 and the final hearing could face clawback by a liquidator if a winding-up order is made, absent a validation order.
3. Ongoing supply agreements: Continuing to provide services or goods on open credit carries elevated default risk.
Scenario: Handling ongoing supplier exposures
Consider a consultancy counterparty that has completed £25,000 of project deliverables and is awaiting settlement. If the counterparty accepts a cash payment following the petition presentation date without a court-approved validation order, a future Official Receiver or liquidator may demand the repayment of those funds under s.127. Conversely, halting work without reviewing contract terms could expose the supplier to breach-of-contract claims. A prudent credit professional immediately checks for retention-of-title protections, pauses unsecured credit facilities, and requires cash on delivery or formal proof of dispute resolution.
Counterparty Action Framework
Credit managers assessing an active exposure to Belgravia Commercial Ltd should follow a structured response:
- Review contract terms: Check for clauses permitting suspension of performance upon an insolvency event or petition presentation.
- Establish payment safeguards: Require cleared funds from verified third parties or apply for statutory security before fulfilling new orders.
- Verify corporate standing: Carry out an official winding up search before entering into material contracts or granting extended payment terms.
- Engage management: Seek confirmation on whether the petition is disputed, settled, or subject to an application for a validation order or dismissal.
How to investigate further
Professionals tracking this matter can verify additional case developments across three public and administrative channels:
- Companies House: Monitor the corporate register to detect director changes, address amendments, or late-filed statutory accounts.
- The Gazette: Check daily statutory notices for advertisement under Rule 7.10, which signals the formal scheduling of an open hearing.
- Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions: Telephone searches or formal electronic searches verify whether additional creditors have filed supporting petitions.
Credit controllers needing an authoritative record for a different counterparty can run a winding up petition search or set up free company monitoring to receive immediate email updates on filing movements.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit controllers, lenders, and commercial supply chain directors must regularly identify insolvency filings before debt recovery becomes impossible. A winding up search before expanding credit limits or delivering large inventory items provides defensible compliance verification and prevents avoidable clawback litigation. Missed petition warnings often result in standard trade debts being treated as uncollectable, unsecured creditor claims in subsequent compulsory liquidations. Where formal verification is mandatory for legal compliance, finance teams can [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate).
FAQ
Does a winding-up petition mean the company is in liquidation?
No. A petition is an application made to the court by an alleged creditor seeking a winding-up order. The company remains under the control of its directors until the court hears the petition and determines whether to grant an order, dismiss the case, or adjourn proceedings.
Can Belgravia Commercial Ltd continue to pay suppliers?
Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any asset dispositions made after the petition date become void if a winding-up order is ultimately made. Companies subject to a petition frequently apply to the court for a validation order to authorise specific, necessary trading payments, including payroll and critical supplier invoices.
When will the petition be advertised in The Gazette?
A petition cannot normally be advertised until at least seven business days have elapsed following formal service on the company's registered office, in accordance with Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016. The petitioning creditor must advertise the petition at least five business days before the hearing date.
How long does it take from filing to a winding-up hearing?
In the High Court, winding-up hearings are typically listed between four and ten weeks from the presentation date, depending on court listing capacity and court vacations. The hearing date may be adjourned if the debt is paid or if the company disputes the debt on substantial grounds.
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.