Winding-Up Petition Presented Against Gwhizz Electrical Ltd
A winding-up petition has been presented against Gwhizz Electrical Ltd at the High Court of Justice Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-007835. The petition was filed on 9 October 2026. The presentation of a petition is a statutory court process and does not constitute a legal determination of insolvency or an order to wind up the company.
Petition details
The court filing details recorded on the High Court CE-File public register are set out below:
| Attribute | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | Gwhizz Electrical Ltd |
| Company Number | 12810434 |
| Court Reference | CR-2026-007835 |
| Filing Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Court Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Under Section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986, a creditor claiming unpaid debts exceeding £750 may petition the court for a compulsory liquidation order. The court record does not identify the petitioner or state the sum claimed.
Company snapshot
According to records maintained at Companies House, Gwhizz Electrical Ltd was incorporated on 13 August 2020.
- Registered Office: Monksbrook House 13-17 Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, England, SO53 2FW
- Company Status: Active
- Nature of Business (SIC): 43210 (Electrical installation)
- Latest Financial Statements: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Directors and ownership
Public filings at Companies House record two current individual directors and two persons with significant control (PSCs):
- Mr Alan Gover: Appointed as director on 13 August 2020. Born June 1973, British nationality, UK resident. Listed as a PSC notified on 13 August 2020 holding 25% to 50% of shares and 25% to 50% of voting rights.
- Mr Ashley Philip William Gover: Appointed as director on 13 August 2020. Born December 1995, British nationality, UK resident. Listed as a PSC notified on 13 August 2020 holding 25% to 50% of shares and 25% to 50% of voting rights.
These details reflect the official record at Companies House. No inference of personal liability or misconduct attaches to any officer or shareholder named on the statutory register.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No notices regarding this company have been published recently in The Gazette. Financial information and recent account filings are not stated in the published source data.
When a petition is presented, the petitioning creditor is required under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 to advertise the petition in The Gazette no less than seven business days after service on the company and at least seven business days before the scheduled court hearing.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition is the earliest public signal of legal debt enforcement against a company. For trade suppliers, subcontractors, and credit managers, the listing introduces immediate operational and legal risks:
1. Section 127 Risk: Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of the company's property, including payments out of its bank accounts, made after the presentation date is void if a winding-up order is subsequently granted, unless validated by court order.
2. Bank Account Freezes: Banks typically freeze a company's accounts upon learning of a presented petition to prevent post-petition transactions that could breach Section 127.
3. Credit Exposure: Outstanding invoices should be audited immediately. Suppliers holding retention of title clauses should review their contract terms.
Suppliers monitoring counterparty risk can review the today's winding-up petitions list to check daily listings across UK courts.
How to run a winding up petition search
Credit controllers and commercial solicitors should regularly check for court listings before extending credit terms or making major supply commitments. Conducting a formal winding up search at the Central Registry allows risk managers to detect court filings weeks before they are formally advertised in The Gazette.
Performing a routine winding up search on corporate counterparties provides an essential early warning signal. If your team requires daily alerts when new listings occur, setting up free company monitoring ensures you receive notifications as soon as statutory updates or court filings are registered.
To conduct a comprehensive winding up petition search, trade creditors can query the court records directly or use specialized intelligence tools.
For credit teams and suppliers
Commercial lenders, trade credit insurers, and supply chain managers rely on timely court data to mitigate default risk. Identifying a petition early allows credit professionals to pause orders, enforce credit limits, and instruct legal counsel before a compulsory liquidation order is issued. Missing a court filing can result in unrecoverable trade debt or clawback demands under Section 127.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After presentation and service on the company, the court lists the petition for a hearing. The petitioning creditor must advertise the listing in The Gazette. At the hearing, the court may make a compulsory winding-up order, dismiss the petition, or adjourn the proceedings.
Can a company stop a winding-up petition?
A company can seek to dismiss or restrain the publication of a petition by settling the debt, proving the debt is disputed on bona fide substantial grounds, or applying for a validation order under Section 127 if trading must continue.
How long does it take from filing to court hearing?
A court hearing is typically scheduled within 4 to 10 weeks of presentation, depending on court listing capacity at the High Court or regional Specialist Insolvency Courts.
How does a creditor check if a company has a petition filed?
Creditors can call the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions or run a digital search through Corp Intel to verify whether any petitions are active against a UK registered entity.
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.