Gladwin v RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP & Ors [2026] EWHC 1043 (Ch) (07 May 2026)

Gladwin v RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP & Ors [2026] EWHC 1043 (Ch) (07 May 2026)

The claim is struck out as it discloses no reasonable cause of action, is an abuse of process, and fails to comply with procedural rules. The particulars are incoherent, unparticularised, and repeat previously dismissed claims. Allegations of fraud are unsupported by credible evidence. The litigation is a collateral attack on prior decisions and is totally without merit. The claimant's persistent meritless litigation warrants an extended civil restraint order.

Citation
[2026] EWHC 1043 (Ch)
Parties
Claimant: Anthony Alan Gladwin; Defendant: RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP; Defendant: Paul Dounis; Defendant: Gareth Harris; Defendant: Steven Ross
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 May 2026
Procedural Posture
Civil Insolvency/company / Application to Strike Out Claim and for Extended Civil Restraint Order
Outcome
Claim struck out as totally without merit; extended civil restraint order granted
Legal Topics
Strike Out Applications, Civil Restraint Orders, Fraud Allegations, Abuse of Process, Directors' Duties, Administration of Companies
Insolvency Civil Procedure Company Law Strike Out Applications Civil Restraint Orders Fraud Allegations Abuse of Process Directors' Duties +1 more

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Parties

Anthony Alan Gladwin

Claimant

RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP

Defendant

Paul Dounis

Defendant

Gareth Harris

Defendant

Steven Ross

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Insolvency/company / Application to Strike Out Claim and for Extended Civil Restraint Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant's particulars of claim disclose a legally recognisable cause of action against the defendants
  2. 2 Whether the claim is an abuse of process or otherwise totally without merit
  3. 3 Whether the claimant's repeated litigation warrants an extended civil restraint order

Ratio Decidendi

The claim is struck out as it discloses no reasonable cause of action, is an abuse of process, and fails to comply with procedural rules. The particulars are incoherent, unparticularised, and repeat previously dismissed claims. Allegations of fraud are unsupported by credible evidence. The litigation is a collateral attack on prior decisions and is totally without merit. The claimant's persistent meritless litigation warrants an extended civil restraint order.

Court Disposition

Claim struck out as totally without merit; extended civil restraint order granted

Orders

  • The claim is struck out under CPR 3.4(2)(a)-(c) and certified as totally without merit.
  • An extended civil restraint order is imposed against Mr Gladwin for three years.