Henderson & Jones Limited v Stephanie Chambers & Anor

Henderson & Jones Limited v Stephanie Chambers & Anor

The Respondents have a realistic prospect of defending the claims, particularly given the substantial challenge to the validity of the liquidation and assignment, the need for a full factual inquiry into the payments, and the procedural unfairness of the Applicant’s approach. There are compelling reasons for a full trial, including unresolved factual disputes and the need for oral evidence.

Parties
Applicant: Henderson & Jones Limited; Respondent: Stephanie Chambers; Respondent: Alastair Chambers
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 May 2026
Procedural Posture
Civil (insolvency/company) / Summary Judgment Application and Trial Adjournment
Outcome
Summary judgment application dismissed; trial adjourned.
Legal Topics
Summary Judgment, Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (cvl), Assignment of Claims, Directors’ Duties, Breach of Trust, Misfeasance, Procedural Fairness
Insolvency Law Company Law Civil Procedure Summary Judgment Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (cvl) Assignment of Claims Directors’ Duties Breach of Trust +2 more

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Parties

Henderson & Jones Limited

Applicant

Stephanie Chambers

Respondent

Alastair Chambers

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil (insolvency/company) / Summary Judgment Application and Trial Adjournment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether summary judgment should be granted on claims for breach of trust and fiduciary duty against the Respondents
  2. 2 Whether the liquidation and assignment of claims were valid
  3. 3 Whether the Respondents have a real prospect of defending the claims

Ratio Decidendi

The Respondents have a realistic prospect of defending the claims, particularly given the substantial challenge to the validity of the liquidation and assignment, the need for a full factual inquiry into the payments, and the procedural unfairness of the Applicant’s approach. There are compelling reasons for a full trial, including unresolved factual disputes and the need for oral evidence.

Court Disposition

Summary judgment application dismissed; trial adjourned.

Orders

  • Trial adjourned to allow Applicant to analyse new evidence and prepare reply evidence if advised.
  • Applicant’s application to exclude Respondents’ December 2025 evidence refused.