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Facing Statutory Demands
Facing Statutory Demands
A statutory demand is more than just a threat — it’s a direct route to winding up proceedings and personal risk for directors. West London Law is a key player in setting aside statutory demands for companies and advising directors who may face wrongful trading claims, director disqualification or personal liability.
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.
Set Aside a Statutory Demand
Not all statutory demands are valid. They can be set aside if:
- The debt is genuinely disputed
- The demand includes excessive charges or penalties
- The creditor failed to follow proper procedure
- You have a counterclaim or set-off
West London Law prepares and files emergency court applications to challenge demands, stop further legal action, and protect your company’s assets and trading position.
Risks for Company Directors
If your company is served with a statutory demand, your personal position as a director may also be at risk. Continuing to trade when insolvent could lead to:
- Wrongful trading claims
- Breach of director duties
- Director disqualification proceedings
- Personal liability for company debts
We offer independent legal advice for directors, separate from your company’s legal team, to ensure your personal exposure is fully understood and managed.
HMRC and Trade Creditor Demands
While HMRC often uses statutory demands for tax arrears, trade creditors — suppliers, landlords, and lenders — are increasingly using this tactic to pressure companies into fast payments. These demands are often issued aggressively, and without proper foundation.
Our team handles both HMRC and private creditor demands daily. We negotiate, challenge, and litigate — whatever is required to keep your company protected.
Why Act Quickly?
Time is not on your side. You only have 18 days to apply to set aside a statutory demand, and 21 days before the creditor can issue a winding-up petition. We provide rapid legal intervention, clear strategic advice, and court representation.
West London Law is known for urgent statutory demand defence, and we’ve helped hundreds of companies and directors prevent insolvency and protect their future.
Defending Statutory Demands
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Strategic Legal Defence Against Invalid Statutory Demands
Whether your company is facing an aggressive demand from a trade creditor, or you’re a director concerned about the fallout, West London Law leads the field in setting aside statutory demands. We act fast, defend hard, and protect your business and your personal position.
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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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