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HMRC bankruptcy petition advice

Bankruptcy Solicitor in London

We are Bankruptcy Petition Experts. We are highly experienced in Defending Bankruptcy Petitions and take pride in having helped hundreds of clients and their families prevent bankruptcy orders.

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HMRC enforcement focusFocused advice for individuals and businesses facing HMRC bankruptcy petitions, statutory demands and insolvency pressure. Urgent deadline managementClear guidance on opposition evidence, settlement options and procedural steps before a bankruptcy order is made. Specialist insolvency judgmentAdvice led by Gurvir Birang, a Chambers-ranked restructuring and insolvency solicitor with commercial litigation experience.
Defending HMRC bankruptcy petitions

Defending HMRC Bankruptcy Petitions

If you’ve received a bankruptcy petition from HMRC, time is critical. At West London Law, we have extensive experience helping individuals and businesses challenge HMRC bankruptcy petitions, negotiate Time to Pay Arrangements, and resolve complex tax disputes before they escalate.

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HMRC petitions

We protect you from insolvency actions

HMRC Bankruptcy Petition? Act fast to protect your assets. If you’ve received a bankruptcy petition from HMRC, time is of the essence. HMRC often takes aggressive steps to recover unpaid tax, VAT, PAYE, or other outstanding liabilities. Once a petition is issued, it is no longer just a tax issue – it becomes a serious insolvency matter.

Protect your assets

What happens once HMRC issues a petition?

Once HMRC issues a bankruptcy petition, the consequences can be immediate and serious.

  • Entries may be registered at the Land Registry, freezing your ability to release equity or re-mortgage.
  • You may lose access to credit or financial tools you depend on.
  • You risk being declared bankrupt and losing control over your assets.
  • You could be disqualified from acting as a company director.
Defence strategy

Defending HMRC bankruptcy

Don’t risk everything – speak to a legal expert now.

At West London Law, we specialise in defending HMRC bankruptcy proceedings. We have helped numerous clients avoid bankruptcy by intervening early, negotiating directly with HMRC, and exploring all available legal and financial solutions.

Annulment risk

Can you reverse a bankruptcy?

Unfortunately, many believe that paying off the debt after being made bankrupt will automatically cancel the bankruptcy. This is not the case.

Once bankruptcy is declared:

  • You lose control over your assets.
  • All creditors must be paid in full.
  • The official receiver must be satisfied, and a court application for annulment must be made – a costly and complex process.

The best solution is early action – before bankruptcy is declared.

Settlement options

Options to settle debt before bankruptcy

We help clients explore all viable options to settle HMRC tax liabilities, including:

  • Bridge finance
  • Raising finance or equity from property before restrictions are triggered
  • Corporate restructuring
  • Disputing inflated tax assessments
  • Negotiating payment terms with HMRC
  • Engaging in alternative dispute resolution where appropriate

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Take action today if you have received a bankruptcy petition, statutory demand or urgent HMRC enforcement correspondence.

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Defending HMRC petitions

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If you’ve received a Statutory Demand or Bankruptcy Petition from HMRC, contact West London Law immediately. The earlier you act, the more options we have to protect your finances and your future.

Call West London Law today for urgent legal advice on defending HMRC bankruptcy petitions and unpaid tax bills.

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How we can help

The original page highlights four core areas of support. These have been expanded slightly below so each heading is clearer and more useful for visitors.

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Negotiating Settlements

We can advise on settlement proposals, Time to Pay Arrangements and practical repayment options where there is a realistic basis to resolve the HMRC liability before bankruptcy.

2

Challenging Petitions

Where the debt, procedure, service, amount claimed or timing is disputed, we can consider whether the petition should be opposed or challenged before the hearing.

3

Reverse Petitions

If a bankruptcy order has already been made, urgent advice may be needed on whether annulment or other procedural steps are available.

4

Directors Liability

We advise directors where HMRC debt, company failure or insolvency proceedings create personal risk, director disqualification concerns or related enforcement pressure.

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Client comments

“West London Law’s expertise helped us navigate a tough financial situation with confidence and clarity.”

“Thanks to West London Law, their advice had a tremendous impact on my financial circumstances.”

“West London Law guided us through the bankruptcy process smoothly, securing the best possible outcome for our future.”

“With their strategic advice and dedication, we successfully defended against a bankruptcy petition and regained financial stability.”

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Gurvir Birang is a practising solicitor, founder, litigator and bankruptcy expert, authorised and regulated by the SRA. Gurvir Birang practices from Spencer West LLP.  Spencer West LLP is authorised and regulated by the SRA.

West London Law is a trading name of West London Law Limited, registered in England and Wales (company number 06776937).

West London Law was set up in 2003 and became non-regulated in 2020 and is no longer a firm of solicitors. This website is for marketing purposes only.

Disclaimer. Information on this website does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as it does not provide a complete statement of the law. Specific legal advice should be sought and tailored to your particular circumstances.