Winding-Up Petition Presented Against AEFM Limited

A winding-up petition has been presented against AEFM LIMITED at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-008281 on 26 October 2026. The filing was recorded on the Royal Courts of Justice electronic court file (CE-File) system. Presentation of a petition is the earliest formal stage in compulsory liquidation proceedings under the Insolvency Act 1986; it is an application to the court and is not a determination of insolvency.

For commercial counterparties, lenders, and trade suppliers, the presentation of a petition represents an immediate operational risk signal. Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the petition date is void if a winding-up order is subsequently made, unless validated by the court.

Petition details

The public record at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions shows the following filing information:

Court cause lists update daily. Creditors can review other active court listings via the daily winding-up petitions list.

Company snapshot

Public filings on the Companies House register show that AEFM LIMITED operates under Standard Industrial Classification code 81100 for combined facilities support activities. Full company data is indexed on the AEFM Limited Corp Intel profile.

| Detail | Record |

| :--- | :--- |

| Company name | AEFM LIMITED |

| Company number | 06950191 |

| Incorporation date | 2 July 2009 |

| Company status | Active |

| Registered office | Sentinel House, Harvest Crescent, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, England, GU51 2UZ |

| SIC code | 81100 (Combined facilities support activities) |

| Latest turnover | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |

| Net assets | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |

Directors and ownership

The public register at Companies House records two active directors and one active person with significant control (PSC) for AEFM LIMITED:

On the PSC register, Cleanbrite Facilitation Limited (company number 07343115) was notified on 31 August 2022 as holding 50% to 75% of shares and voting rights as a firm. Previously, Mr Andrew William Erskine was recorded as an individual PSC holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights from 7 July 2016 until his status ceased on 31 August 2022.

Appointments and shareholdings are stated strictly as recorded on the public register; these factual records carry no implication of personal conduct or liability regarding the court petition.

Recent filings and Gazette activity

There are no recent notices for AEFM LIMITED published in The Gazette. A petition is generally not advertised in The Gazette until at least seven business days after service on the company, in accordance with Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016. Financial figures and annual accounts remain [shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor).

What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties

A petition presentation is the earliest public signal that an unpaid debt has been escalated to court. Until a petition is dismissed, settled, or heard, it creates serious commercial consequences:

1. Section 127 risks: Payments received from the company after 26 October 2026 may have to be repaid to an official receiver or liquidator if a winding-up order is made, unless protected by a court validation order under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986.

2. Bank account freezing: Clearing banks regularly monitor court records. Upon becoming aware of a petition, banks frequently freeze corporate accounts to avoid liability for post-petition dispositions.

3. Credit term adjustment: Prudent credit controllers typically suspend open account terms and shift pending deliveries to pro-forma or cash-on-delivery arrangements.

Counterparty exposure assessment framework

To quantify risk when a counterparty faces a winding-up petition, credit managers follow a standard four-step review:

1. Audit current balance: Calculate outstanding ledger debt, broken down by billed receivables, unbilled work in progress, and future contractual commitments.

2. Evaluate retention of title (ROT): Review supply contracts for valid all-monies ROT clauses and establish whether delivered goods remain identifiable on site.

3. Halt discretionary credit: Cease further credit delivery immediately until the status of the petition and validation position are resolved.

4. Monitor court proceedings: Track the case for advertisement or dismissal. Where formal verification is required across other counterparties, run a winding up search before approving major exposures.

Scenario: Handling post-petition supplies

Consider a facilities maintenance subcontractor supplying materials to a head contractor against which a petition was just filed. If the subcontractor accepts a £15,000 payment from the company's existing bank account after the filing date without a validation order, and the court later orders liquidation, the liquidator can demand clawback of that £15,000. To mitigate this, experienced suppliers insist on third-party direct payment, escrow arrangements, or formal confirmation of a validation order before continuing performance.

For credit teams and suppliers

Corporate credit professionals and risk teams cannot rely solely on annual accounts or Companies House updates, which often lag insolvency filings by months. A routine winding up search before contract renewal or significant credit extension prevents costly exposure under section 127. If your business requires formal proof of search for compliance records, you can [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate). To receive immediate alerts when filings change, credit managers use free company monitoring.

How to investigate further

To establish whether this petition proceeds to an advertised hearing or is withdrawn by agreement, counterparties should:

Where you need to screen a different customer or supplier, run a winding up petition search to ensure no prior filings are pending.

FAQ

What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?

After presentation, the petition must be served on the company at its registered office. The petitioner must wait at least seven business days after service before advertising the petition in The Gazette. A court hearing is typically scheduled within 6 to 10 weeks, where a judge decides whether to make a winding-up order, dismiss the petition, or adjourn the matter.

Does presenting a petition mean the company is in liquidation?

No. Presentation is merely an application by a creditor asserting an undisputed debt of £750 or more under section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986. The company remains active and may dispute the debt, settle the claim, or agree to a consent order dismissing the petition.

Why do bank accounts freeze before a hearing?

While the court does not automatically freeze bank accounts upon filing, commercial banks inspect the court register daily. Because section 127 renders post-presentation asset dispositions void if a winding-up order is eventually granted, banks routinely freeze accounts upon discovery to protect themselves from restitution claims.

Can a company stop a winding-up petition?

The company can pay the petition debt in full, reach a negotiated settlement, apply to strike out or restrain advertisement of the petition if the debt is disputed on bona fide substantial grounds, or apply for an administration order to trigger a statutory moratorium.

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.

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