HMRC files winding-up petition against Robert Bray Associates Limited
HMRC presented a winding-up petition against a Stroud architectural practice on 20 May 2026, with the High Court hearing set for 8 July 2026. Full notice and Companies House record.
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HMRC presented a winding-up petition against Robert Bray Associates Limited, a Stroud-based architectural practice, on 20 May 2026. The High Court of Justice (Chancery Division) has listed the hearing for 8 July 2026 at 10:30, under case CR-2026-003973.
A winding-up petition is a court filing by a creditor asking the court to make a winding-up order. Filing a petition does not place the company into liquidation; the court must first make the order at a hearing. The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs, whose address for these proceedings is 14 Westfield Avenue, Stratford, London, presented the petition as a creditor of the company.
The company
Robert Bray Associates Limited is registered at Unit 1, The New Warehouse, Libbys Drive, Stroud, GL5 1RN, and carries out architectural activities under SIC code 71111. Companies House shows the company was incorporated on 16 July 2003 and its status remains active. Its most recent accounts were made up to 31 July 2025 and were filed as micro-entity accounts.
The directors
Two directors are currently listed at Companies House. Robert John Bray has held the role since 23 August 2003, and Kevin James Barton has been a director since 1 April 2017. There is no company secretary on record. Caroline Aistrop had served as secretary since 23 August 2003 before resigning on 3 May 2016.
The hearing
The petition will be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice, 7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1NL. Any person wishing to appear, whether to support or oppose the petition, must give notice of that intention to HMRC or its solicitor by 16:00 on 7 July 2026. HMRC's solicitor for these proceedings is the General Counsel and Solicitor to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs, at the same Stratford address, reachable on 03000 589137, reference 2131197.
No secured charges are registered against the company at Companies House, and no administrators have been appointed.
Common questions
What does a winding-up petition mean for Robert Bray Associates Limited?
A petition is a court filing, not a court order. Robert Bray Associates Limited is not yet in liquidation. The court will consider the petition at the date listed in the notice; until then, the company continues to trade, but its bank may freeze accounts and counterparties may stop extending credit. The court can dismiss the petition, adjourn it, or grant a winding-up order.
Are you owed money by Robert Bray Associates Limited?
You are not yet a creditor in a liquidation; the company is still trading. If you support the petition, you may file a notice of support at the court named in the notice. If the petition is granted, you become an unsecured creditor in the resulting compulsory liquidation and the Official Receiver will invite you to submit a proof of debt.
Did you work at Robert Bray Associates Limited?
A petition does not by itself terminate your employment. Wages and holiday pay continue to accrue until the company stops paying you or is wound up. Watch the bank position closely; if accounts are frozen, payroll will be the first thing to fail. If the petition is granted, statutory redundancy and notice claims become payable from the Redundancy Payments Service.
Are you a director of Robert Bray Associates Limited?
Once a petition is filed, the company's directors have a heightened duty to consider the interests of creditors. Continuing to trade where there is no reasonable prospect of avoiding insolvent liquidation can expose directors to personal liability for wrongful trading under Section 214 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Specialist insolvency advice should be taken immediately.
Sources
- The London Gazette notice (code Petitions to Wind Up (Companies))
- Companies House record 04834556
- Court: High Court of Justice (Chancery Division), case CR-2026-003973
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