Winding Up Petition: Cobra Financial Solutions Ltd
A winding-up petition has been presented against COBRA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LTD at the High Court of Justice, Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions, under case number CR-2026-007504. According to court records, the petition was presented on 1 October 2026. The presentation of a petition represents the formal initiation of legal proceedings by an applicant; it is not a judicial determination of insolvency or an order to wind up the company.
Petition details
The table below details the filing record extracted from the High Court CE-File public database.
| Field | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | COBRA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LTD |
| Company Number | 06897493 |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007504 |
| Court | High Court of Justice (Central Registry) |
| Filing Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
Note: The public court record does not state the petitioning creditor's identity, the underlying claim amount, or the listed hearing date.
Company snapshot
COBRA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LTD was incorporated on 6 May 2009 under company number 06897493. The company's registered office address is recorded as 21 Cheapside, Liverpool, England, L2 2DY. It is registered under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 82990, covering "Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified".
Financial figures are not stated in the published court source. Credit risk managers and commercial counterparties evaluating exposure should check the official filing history on the Companies House register.
Directors and ownership
Public filings at Companies House record the current and historical officers for the entity:
- Mr Christopher Douglas: Appointed as director on 6 May 2009. Born February 1980. Nationality: British. Resident in England. He is registered as a Person with Significant Control (PSC) since 6 May 2017, holding between 75% and 100% of the shares and voting rights, as well as the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Ms Nicola Stephanie Douglas: Appointed as director on 6 May 2009. Resigned on 27 April 2026. Born November 1978. Nationality: British. Resident in England.
All details are reported directly from the public register. The filing of a court petition against a corporate entity carries no legal presumption regarding the personal conduct, solvency, or liability of its individual directors.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No statutory notices in The Gazette were recorded in the available registry data. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner typically advertises the petition in The Gazette no less than seven clear business days after serving it on the company and at least seven clear business days before the court hearing date.
To check for other recent court filings across the UK, counterparties can monitor today's winding-up petition list.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of the company's property, including payments made from its bank accounts, made after the presentation date of a winding-up petition is void unless validated by the court.
When a petition presentation is identified, commercial credit teams should follow a clear risk evaluation process:
1. Verify court filings: Confirm whether a petition or order is active before extending trade credit.
2. Review payment exposure: Payments received from a counterparty after the petition filing date risk clawback by a liquidator if a winding-up order is eventually granted.
3. Assess credit terms: Consider placing active accounts on pro-forma or cash-on-delivery payment terms.
4. Set up active tracking: Implement continuous alerts to catch subsequent statutory filings, such as Gazette advertisements or court listings.
Scenario Example: A supplier delivers goods on 30-day payment terms after a petition is presented on 1 October. If a court eventually issues a winding-up order, payments settled after 1 October could face validation challenges under section 127. Performing a timely winding up search before approving credit extensions helps identify these court filings early.
How to investigate further
Gathering legal filing intelligence manually requires checking multiple isolated channels: inspecting Companies House filings, monitoring The Gazette for advertisements, and making court registry enquiries. Corp Intel consolidates court cause lists, statutory gazette notices, and Companies House corporate filings into a single stream.
To perform an independent winding up search across UK companies, or to review this entity's filing records, inspect the COBRA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LTD company profile.
For credit teams and suppliers
For credit managers, underwriters, and commercial suppliers, discovering a court petition late can increase exposure to bad debts or bank account validation disputes. Establishing automated free company monitoring ensures your credit risk workflow receives immediate updates whenever court petitions or Companies House filings are registered.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After presentation, the petition must be served on the company. The petitioning party then determines whether to advertise the filing in The Gazette. A formal hearing date is set by the court, where a judge considers whether to issue a winding-up order, dismiss the application, or adjourn the matter.
Does presenting a petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. The presentation of a petition is the formal opening of court proceedings. The target company continues to operate, though disposition restrictions under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 take effect from the presentation date.
Where can creditors check for court petitions?
Creditors can inspect court filings using the High Court CE-File search system, check notices published in The Gazette, or execute a winding up petition search on Corp Intel to track early registry filings.
Why is the petitioning creditor not named in the initial registry data?
Public cause list records published at the Central Registry record court case references and corporate respondent names, but creditor details are frequently withheld until formal public advertisement or hearing listing occurs.
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.