Zavvigroup Ltd Intention to Appoint Administrator Filed
A Notice of Intention to Appoint an Administrator has been filed in respect of Zavvigroup Ltd at the High Court of Justice Central Registry under case number CR-2026-007443 on 25 September 2026. The filing was registered under the court procedures governing corporate administration under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. The presentation or filing of an insolvency application at court is an interim legal procedure and does not constitute a final determination of insolvency.
Case details
The details recorded on the High Court CE-File public register are as follows:
- Case number: CR-2026-007443
- Case type: Companies - Application - Notice of Intention to appoint an administrator
- Filing date: 25 September 2026
- Source: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search)
Company snapshot
According to Companies House records, Zavvigroup Ltd (Company Number 14853796) was incorporated on 8 May 2023. The business is categorized under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 47990 for "Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets".
Its registered office address is registered at Avengers Towers Road One, Winsford Industrial Estate, Winsford, England, CW7 3PZ. Financial accounts detailing recent turnover, balance sheet figures, or net asset statements are not stated in the published source.
Directors and ownership
The public register at Companies House lists the following governance details for Zavvigroup Ltd:
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned | Shareholding / Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Amery | Director | 8 May 2023 | Active | 25% to 50% shares and voting rights |
| Joseph Stephen Anderton | Director | 8 May 2023 | Active | Shareholding control ceased 8 May 2023 |
| Adam Robert Knappy | Director | 8 May 2023 | 4 May 2026 | 25% to 50% shares and voting rights |
Mr Leigh Amery (born October 1982) serves as an active director and is registered as a Person with Significant Control (PSC) holding between 25% and 50% of voting rights and shares. Mr Joseph Stephen Anderton (born September 1982) is recorded as an active director; his registered PSC notification ceased on 8 May 2023. Mr Adam Robert Knappy (born March 1989) served as a director from incorporation until 4 May 2026 and remains recorded on the register as a PSC holding 25% to 50% of shares and voting rights.
These entries reflect factual details from the public index. Identity cross-matching across separate register entries remains unconfirmed.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No official notices relating to winding-up petitions or administration appointments have been published in The Gazette as of the date of this report. Subsequent court filings or insolvency appointments may follow depending on proceedings.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
Filing a Notice of Intention to Appoint an Administrator under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986 creates an automatic interim moratorium. Under statutory provisions, creditors are restricted from taking legal steps to recover debts, repossess goods, or file a winding-up petition without obtaining permission from the court.
Commercial counterparties assessing exposure should review the following step-by-step checklist:
1. Inspect Retention of Title clauses: Check trade contracts to verify if ownership rights over delivered inventory remain with the vendor.
2. Pause credit extensions: Restrict pending credit shipments until formal insolvency intentions are clarified.
3. Perform court record checks: Execute a winding up search to establish whether external creditors have presented concurrent court petitions.
4. Reconcile trade accounts: Compile outstanding invoices and delivery receipts to prepare formal proof of debt records.
Counterparty risk scenario
Consider a commercial supplier with £45,000 in open accounts receivable owed by a trade buyer. When the buyer registers a notice of intention to appoint administrators, statutory moratorium rules prevent the supplier from issuing court claims or recovering goods without court consent. By executing early court checks, the supplier can identify filing timelines, contact appointed insolvency practitioners promptly, and assert ownership claims before assets are processed.
Manual court checks versus automated monitoring
Risk managers traditionally evaluate court filings through manual checks across Companies House entries, review of Insolvency Service guidance, and periodic Gazette searches. Manual workflows often leave gaps between court register entries on CE-File and public announcements.
Using Corp Intel centralises registry entries, daily court cause lists, and corporate filing data into an integrated feed. Credit specialists can review the daily cause list or implement free company monitoring to receive real-time notifications whenever high court filings occur.
How to run a winding up petition search
When reviewing potential legal listings or checking counterparty solvency, risk management teams should execute a formal check:
- Access insolvency search tools to run a comprehensive winding up petition search across High Court registries.
- Cross-reference court numbers (such as CR-2026-007443) with official CE-File court indexes to check case statuses.
- Review Companies House documentation to inspect recent mortgage charges or officer changes.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit controllers and legal managers evaluating trading risks need immediate visibility when High Court notices are registered. Missing a court filing can result in unpaid goods becoming subject to statutory asset freezes. Performing a routine winding up search prior to extending credit lines protects suppliers against unexpected court freezes.
FAQ
What is a Notice of Intention to Appoint an Administrator?
A Notice of Intention to Appoint an Administrator is a court document filed under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986 by a company, its directors, or a qualifying floating charge holder indicating a plan to enter administration.
Is a company automatically in administration upon filing this notice?
No. Filing the notice triggers a temporary statutory moratorium (typically lasting 10 business days) allowing parties to finalize administration arrangements. The company enters full administration once formal appointment documents are submitted.
Can creditors proceed with legal enforcement during the notice period?
No. The interim moratorium prevents creditors from commencing legal actions, repossessing goods subject to title retention, or executing distress against company assets without High Court authorization.
How can creditors monitor ongoing proceedings?
Creditors can inspect High Court electronic filings on the CE-File portal, check publications in The Gazette, or set up automated corporate tracking updates.
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.