WEST LONDON LAW
Specialist Insolvency Defence Solicitor
At West London Law, we bring strategic, high-impact legal support for winding-up petitions and statutory demands. Our expertise has protected entrepreneurs, directors, and SME owners from creditor pressures, from start to finish.
Statutory Demands
We Protect You from Legal Demands
What Is a Statutory Demand?
A statutory demand is a formal legal notice demanding payment of a debt, often used by trade creditors or HMRC. If not challenged or paid within 21 days, the creditor can apply to wind up your company.
We act fast to protect your position, analyse the claim’s validity, and prepare robust applications to set aside statutory demands, preventing escalation to court or insolvency proceedings.
Petition Filing
If the debt is not paid, settled, or disputed within the 21-day period, the creditor can file a winding-up petition with the court. This step formally begins the insolvency proceedings against your company.
Why it matters: Once filed, the petition becomes a matter of public record, and banks may freeze your company accounts.
Our role: We can move urgently to defend the petition, negotiate settlements, or request an injunction to stop its advertisement—protecting your business’s reputation and ability to trade.
Court Hearing
At the court hearing, a judge will decide whether to grant the winding-up order based on the petition, your defence, and any supporting evidence.
Why it matters: If the court is persuaded by the creditor, the order will be made, and liquidation begins immediately.
Our role: We prepare a robust legal defence, challenge the creditor’s claims, present alternative solutions such as company voluntary arrangements (CVAs), and ensure your side of the case is fully heard.
Liquidation
If a winding-up order is granted, the company is placed into compulsory liquidation, and the Official Receiver or a court-appointed liquidator takes control.
Why it matters: The company ceases trading, assets are sold, employees are dismissed, and directors may be investigated for wrongful trading or mismanagement.
Our role: Even at this stage, we can advise on director protection, personal liability issues, and potential avenues for challenging the order or negotiating with the liquidator.
Defending Statutory Demands
West London Law
Insolvency Winding Up Services
How We Support You
Swift Challenge of Statutory Demands
We act fast to set aside demands or negotiate settlements before formal proceedings begin.
Defending Winding-Up Petitions
Comprehensive court representation to robustly defend against petitions and delay or dismiss threats.
Injunction Applications
If necessary, we apply for urgent court orders to stop the presentation of the petition advertisement of a petition and protect your company’s reputation.
Negotiation & Asset Protection
Engaging with creditors, including HMRC, we pursue settlements or restructuring options and advise on protecting your assets.
First impression, our clients
West London Law’s expertise helped us navigate a tough financial situation with confidence and clarity.
For Insolvency Winding Up Advice Call West London Law
On 0207 889 0100
If you are dealing with serious financial challenges, a statutory demand, or the threat of a winding-up petition, acting quickly can make all the difference.
At West London Law, we specialise in protecting businesses and individuals from creditor action, including HMRC claims, and guiding you through the complex insolvency situations with skill and discretion.
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West London Law Limited does not provide reserved services to the public.
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.