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Obtaining a Validation Order
Unfreezing Your Company’s Bank Accounts
Act Immediately
When your company is served with a winding-up petition, one of the most damaging and
immediate consequences is the freezing of your bank accounts. Without access to funds, you
may be unable to pay staff, suppliers, rent, or critical operating expenses – even if the petition
is disputed.
Why Choose West London Law
For Insolvency Cases
A validation order is a court order that allows certain transactions to go ahead despite the winding-up petition. In urgent situations, this can be the difference between keeping the business alive and being forced into closure.
Gurvir Birang, an experienced insolvency solicitor and litigator, regularly acts for company directors and can assist to secure urgent validation orders from the High Court, helping businesses maintain essential trading while legal disputes are resolved.
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What is a Validation Order?
A validation order is granted by the court. It permits specific payments or transactions that
would otherwise be void after a winding-up petition has been issued.
Typical examples include:
- Paying staff wages
- Settling essential supplier invoices
- Receiving payments from customers
- Transferring funds between accounts to keep operations running
Without a validation order, these transactions may be invalid, exposing directors to personal risk and the company to operational collapse.
When You Can Apply
The court will consider granting a validation order if:
- The transactions are in the genuine interest of creditors as a whole.
- The company is solvent or has a reasonable prospect of paying its debts in full.
- The petition debt is disputed on substantial grounds or is subject to a valid counterclaim.
Evidence is key, you will need to show the court financial documents, cashflow forecasts, and proof that the transactions will benefit the company and its creditors.
The Risks of Delay
Without a validation order, you may face:
- Business paralysis – inability to pay staff or suppliers.
- Loss of clients and contracts – due to service interruptions.
- Permanent closure – if the company cannot operate during the petition process.
Even if you ultimately defeat the petition, the damage caused during the freeze can be
irreversible.
Our Process
1. Initial consultation – Gurvir reviews your financial position, the petition, and the transactions you need validated.
2. Evidence preparation – Gathering bank statements, contracts, forecasts, and supporting documents.
3. Urgent application – Filing at the High Court for a hearing at the earliest possible date and help with listing the expenses to pay.
4. Representation in court – Gurvir secures experienced advocacy to maximise your chances of success.
Why Location Matters
Most validation order applications are dealt with at the Royal Courts of Justice, High Court of Justice, Chancery Division, and the Insolvency and Companies List.
Gurvir’s familiarity with these courts enables him to navigate urgent listings and procedural requirements effectively.
– See our Defending HMRC Winding Up Petitions
– See our Injunction to Prevent a Winding Up Petition
– See our Injunction to Prevent Advertisement of a Winding Up Petition
Why Directors Choose
Gurvir Birang
Urgent action in time-critical cases, often within 24–48 hours.
Expertise in Royal Courts of Justice and High Court procedures for validation order applications.
Strategic guidance on what evidence the court will expect to see.
Clear, practical advice tailored to the realities of running a business under insolvency
pressure.
“At the heart of my work is a commitment to providing tailored, effective solutions that empower my clients to move forward with confidence.
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Frozen company bank accounts Call West London Law
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If your company’s bank accounts have been frozen due to a winding-up petition, act
immediately. A validation order can be the lifeline your business needs to keep trading.
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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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