Winding Up Petition Presented: Cowboys Meat Ltd
A winding-up petition has been presented against Cowboys Meat Ltd at the High Court Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-007308 on 22 September 2026. The filing represents the earliest formal judicial record of insolvency proceedings initiated against the business. The presentation of a petition is a procedural step by a creditor and does not constitute a legal determination of insolvency or guarantee that a winding-up order will be granted by the court.
Petition details
The petition was recorded on the public CE-File system at the Central Registry. The published cause-list details are summarised below:
| Field | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | COWBOYS MEAT LTD |
| Company Number | 14686779 |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007308 |
| Court Division | High Court of Justice, Rolls Building |
| Petition Filing Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
The identity of the petitioning creditor and the specific monetary amount claimed are not stated in the published source.
Company snapshot
According to the Companies House register, Cowboys Meat Ltd is an active private limited company incorporated on 24 February 2023. The business operates under standard industrial classification (SIC) codes 10130 (production of meat and poultry meat products) and 46320 (wholesale of meat and meat products).
- Registered office: 79 Ballards Lane, London, England, N3 1XT
- Company status: Active
- Financial statements: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Payment practices disclosures: Not stated in the published source
Further details regarding historical filings can be reviewed directly on the Corp Intel profile for Cowboys Meat Ltd.
Directors and ownership
Official records at Companies House show the executive governance and ultimate ownership of the company:
- Director: Mr Khashayar Zarrin (British, born April 1996, resident in England), appointed on 24 February 2023.
- Person with Significant Control (PSC): Mr Khashayar Zarrin, registered on 24 February 2023, holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights, with the right to appoint and remove directors.
These facts reflect the public register on the filing date. Corporate intelligence standards require that officers and PSCs are noted purely in their statutory capacities; appointment records do not imply personal involvement in the debt or petition.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Public searches show no formal notices published in The Gazette prior to or on 22 September 2026 regarding this petition. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner typically advertises the notice in The Gazette no less than seven business days after serving the petition on the company, unless directed otherwise by the court.
To check daily insolvency lists across England and Wales, access the today's winding-up petitions list.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The filing of a winding-up petition under Section 122(1)(f) of the Insolvency Act 1986 triggers immediate financial and operational considerations for trading partners:
1. Asset Disposition Risks: Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the petition filing date is void if a winding-up order is subsequently made, unless validated by court order.
2. Banking Operations: Banks routinely freeze corporate accounts once a petition is advertised in The Gazette to protect against unvalidated dispositions.
3. Credit Control Protocol: Creditors holding trade exposure should perform a winding up search across counterparty portfolios to verify whether other active proceedings exist.
A risk framework for credit control teams facing counterparty petitions includes:
- Step 1: Conduct a winding up petition search across connected corporate entities.
- Step 2: Review retention of title (ROT) clauses on goods supplied but unpaid.
- Step 3: Verify whether existing credit facilities should be restricted to pro-forma or cash-on-delivery terms.
How to execute a winding up search effectively
Credit managers and legal teams traditionally gather court intelligence by checking CE-File cause lists, cross-referencing Companies House records, and monitoring The Gazette manually. Combining these disparate sources often leads to delays between a petition filing and operational awareness.
Automated intelligence platforms aggregate public court records directly alongside statutory filings. Setting up free company monitoring ensures automatic notifications on direct filings, status changes, and Gazette insertions. Executing a regular winding up search enables risk teams to detect filings before formal advertisement occurs.
For credit teams and suppliers
For credit analysts, suppliers, and legal advisors managing commercial risk, early detection of a Central Registry filing is critical prior to extending new credit or completing transactions. Unrecorded trade liabilities or pending insolvency petitions significantly increase bad debt exposure if unnoticed. Utilizing automated tools allows teams to track filings efficiently and protect commercial positions.
FAQ
What is the distinction between a petition presentation and a winding-up order?
A petition presentation is the initial legal document filed at court by a creditor alleging an unpaid debt. A winding-up order is a court judgment made at a subsequent hearing that formally places the company into compulsory liquidation.
How quickly does a petition lead to a court hearing?
Court hearings are typically listed between four and eight weeks after the petition is filed at the Central Registry, depending on court availability and procedural compliance.
Can a company continue trading after a petition is presented?
Yes, the company continues to exist and trade, but Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 makes post-presentation transactions subject to court validation if a winding-up order is eventually granted.
How can creditors check if other petitions exist?
Creditors can run a comprehensive winding up search using CE-File registries or corporate intelligence databases.
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.