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London Bridging Ltd (In Administration), Re [2026] EWHC 1053 (Ch) (06 March 2026)
The High Court appointed provisional liquidators over Twinwin Limited after finding the applicants had an arguable creditor claim and an urgent risk of asset dissipation.
Blue Rock Capital Ltd v Miride Management Ltd [2025] EWHC 3126 (Ch) (28 November 2025)
The High Court granted an injunction restraining a winding-up petition after finding the debtor company had shown a substantial dispute about the debt.
The High Court granted an injunction restraining a winding-up petition after finding the applicant had shown a substantial dispute over the alleged rent debt.
The restructuring plan meets statutory requirements, was approved by requisite creditor majorities with fair representation, provides better returns than insolvency alternatives, and is rational for creditors; therefore, the plan is sanctioned.
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The High Court refused to restrain advertisement of a winding-up petition, finding the respondent had a creditor’s claim above £750 and a serious issue remained on the debt.
The High Court dismissed statutory demand challenges and ordered Martin Dawn Plc wound up, rejecting implied-term and conspiracy cross-claim arguments.
Martin v MclAren Construction Ltd [2025] EWHC 406 (Ch) (25 February 2025)
The High Court rejected implied-term and conspiracy defences to a £7.9 million insolvency claim, dismissed statutory demand challenges, and ordered Martin Dawn plc wound up.
Portland Stone Firms Ltd v Albert Goodman LLP [2025] EWHC 702 (Ch) (09 January 2025)
The High Court refused to restrain advertisement of a winding-up petition, holding there was at least an undisputed debt over £750 and the petition could proceed.
Appointment of provisional liquidators is justified on a without notice basis due to evidence of fraud, asset dissipation, and inability to pay debts, but HMRC must provide an unlimited cross-undertaking in damages as the application is not a public law enforcement action but a debt recovery action.
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Brooke Homes was the successful party as the winding-up petition did not achieve substantive payment or earlier enforcement; the undertakings provided were not materially different from the original contemplated arrangement. The Desiman parties' risks were theoretical, and their acceptance of undertakings was not equivalent to success. Costs should follow the general rule, subject to a 20% deduction for partial success and conduct.
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