Bankruptcy · Insolvency & Dispute Resolution
A winding-up petition is a serious threat. For company directors, time is everything. West London Law can help secure urgent injunctions to stop petitions where the debt is disputed or the process is being misused.
A winding-up petition can result in liquidation and the freezing of bank accounts before you have had a chance to defend your position. The damage can begin before the court decides whether the petition is justified.
Gurvir can help secure urgent injunctions to stop petitions.
An injunction is a court order that restrains a creditor from presenting or pursuing a winding-up petition. It can also prevent them from advertising the petition in The Gazette, which often triggers banks to freeze accounts and suppliers to withdraw support.
If you are facing a petition based on a disputed debt, or believe the creditor is misusing the insolvency process to pressure payment, an injunction can be your strongest defence.
The court may stop a petition if:
The debt is genuinely disputed.
There are substantial grounds to challenge the petition.
Examples include defective goods or services, breach of contract, or a valid cross-claim.
The petition is an abuse of process or is being used improperly to pressure payment.
The risks can become serious before the petition is finally determined.
Banks may freeze accounts after advertisement or petition risk.
Clients, suppliers and partners may lose confidence.
A winding-up order may lead to compulsory liquidation.
Damage may be irreversible even if the case is eventually won.
Immediate assessment.
Evidence gathering.
Injunction application.
Court representation.
Urgent applications may need to be made in the High Court, including the Royal Courts of Justice, Chancery Division, and the Insolvency and Companies List. Familiarity with urgent listings and procedure matters when time is critical.
Proven track record with urgent instructions.
Specialist representation at the Royal Courts of Justice, High Court, Chancery Division, Insolvency and Companies List.
Specialist insolvency litigation expertise.
Strategic use of cross-claims and abuse-of-process arguments.
Fast action.
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If you are facing a winding-up petition, call West London Law. Do not wait. Every day increases risk.
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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.
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