Winding Up Petition Presented Against CXO Group Ltd
A winding-up petition was presented against CXO Group Ltd on 18 September 2026 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-007233. The presentation of a winding-up petition is a formal legal notice of court proceedings and does not constitute a determination of insolvency; the ultimate decision rests with the High Court.
Petition details
- Case Number: CR-2026-007233
- Court Registry: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search)
- Case Type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Filed Date: 18 September 2026
- Status: Presented (pending hearing or listing)
- Petitioning Creditor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Company snapshot
CXO Group Ltd (Company Number 16029638) was incorporated on 21 October 2024 under the Companies Act 2006. The company's registered office address is recorded on the Companies House register as 20 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes are not stated in the published source. Financial statements and turnover figures are not yet recorded in the available public dataset due to the company's recent incorporation.
Directors and ownership
Companies House records confirm the following management and ownership structure for CXO Group Ltd:
- Director: Mr Andrew Bahadoor (appointed 21 October 2024; British nationality; resident in the United Kingdom; born April 1979).
- Persons with Significant Control (PSC): Mr Andrew Bahadoor was notified on 21 October 2024 as holding 75% to 100% of shares, 75% to 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
These details reflect statutory public filings. No connection is implied between any named individual and wrongdoing or personal financial distress.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
A review of statutory publications indicates no recent notice listings in The Gazette as of the reporting date. Credit analysts routinely track today's cause list to catch new court entries as soon as CE-File records are updated.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a company receives a petition under s.124 of the Insolvency Act 1986, counterparty risk increases substantially. Under s.127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the presentation of the petition is void unless validated by the court.
Counterparty risk assessment framework
To evaluate exposure when a petition is filed, credit risk teams typically apply a three-tiered risk matrix:
| Risk Tier | Financial Exposure | Recommended Action |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| High Exposure | Unsecured credit balances > £10,000 | Suspend terms; demand advance payment or escrow arrangements. |
| Medium Exposure | Ongoing service delivery / retainers | Conduct a formal winding up search and request proof of bank validation orders. |
| Low Exposure | Paid-in-advance contracts | Monitor statutory filings via free company monitoring for order updates. |
Practical step-by-step counterparty workflow
1. Verify court records: Perform a comprehensive winding up search across the Central Registry to confirm petition details.
2. Freeze discretionary credit: Halt open account sales or credit extensions pending clarification.
3. Assess s.127 risk: Review whether ongoing transactions require a court validation order under s.127 Insolvency Act 1986.
4. Set up automated alerts: Enable monitor a UK company free alerts to track future filings or advertisements.
Realistic counterparty scenario
Consider a commercial software vendor supplying services to a newly incorporated UK company. Upon discovering a petition filing on CE-File prior to formal advertisement in The Gazette, the vendor immediately paused further credit extensions. By running a prompt winding up petition search and verifying court records, the finance team negotiated cash-on-delivery terms before any potential bank account freezing order came into effect.
Automated intelligence vs manual registry checks
Traditionally, risk officers monitored counterparty solvency by manually searching WebCHeck, checking court cause lists on CE-File, querying The Gazette, or telephoning the Insolvency Service. This manual approach is time-consuming and risks missing critical gaps between petition presentation and publication.
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How to run a winding up petition search and investigate further
To investigate the status of CXO Group Ltd or assess risk across other counterparties, credit management teams should check official records:
- Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions: Query CE-File for court listings and hearing dates.
- Companies House Register: Review registered office details, PSC records, and mortgage filings.
- The Gazette: Search for statutory advertisements published prior to court hearings.
For credit teams and suppliers
For credit controllers, legal advisors, and commercial directors, early detection of winding-up filings is essential for protecting working capital. Missing a petition filing prior to goods dispatch or service completion can result in irrecoverable unsecured debts under s.127. Incorporating automated petition checks into daily credit onboarding workflows ensures risk teams can mitigate exposure before formal legal advertisement occurs.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
Once a petition is presented at court, the court issues a case number and assigns a hearing date. The petitioner must serve the petition on the company's registered office and may advertise the petition in The Gazette no less than seven business days later.
Does a winding-up petition mean the company is insolvent?
Not necessarily. A petition represents an allegation of unpaid debt or legal dispute. The court will evaluate evidence at the hearing to determine whether a winding-up order should be made or if the petition should be dismissed or struck out.
How long does it take from petition presentation to a court hearing?
Court hearing dates typically take place between four and eight weeks after the petition is formally filed, depending on judicial availability and court scheduling at the High Court or regional specialist centers.
What is the effect of section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986?
Section 127 voids any property disposition or bank transfer made by the company after the petition presentation date if a winding-up order is subsequently granted, unless the court issues a validation 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.