S&G Birmingham Limited faces winding-up petition from drinks wholesaler
Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited has filed a winding-up petition in the High Court against S&G Birmingham Limited, with a hearing set for 10 June 2026. Full notice and Companies House record.
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Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited, a drinks wholesaler based in Bristol, filed a winding-up petition in the High Court against S&G Birmingham Limited on 24 April 2026. The hearing is listed for 10 June 2026 at 10.30 am at the Royal Courts of Justice, The Rolls Building, Fetter Lane, London.
A winding-up petition is a court filing by a creditor asking the court to make a winding-up order that would place the company into compulsory liquidation. Filing the petition does not put the company into liquidation -- the court must first make that order at the hearing.
The company
S&G Birmingham Limited was incorporated on 23 July 2024, making it less than two years old when the petition was filed. Its SIC code corresponds to the operation of licensed premises. The company's registered office is 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, though its name indicates operations in Birmingham.
Andrew Whitecross has been a director since incorporation on 23 July 2024. No other officers appear on the Companies House record.
The petition
The case is registered as CR-2026-003189 in the Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, Company and Insolvency List (ChD). Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited, whose registered address is Pavilion 2, The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol, BS99 6ZZ, is claiming to be a creditor of S&G Birmingham Limited.
Anyone intending to appear at the hearing, whether to support or oppose the petition, must give notice to the petitioner or their solicitors by 16.00 hours on 9 June 2026, in accordance with Rule 7.14.
The petitioner's solicitors
J E Baring Ltd, trading as J E Baring and Co, of Second Floor, Dunstan House, 14a St Cross Street, London, EC1N 8XA, act as solicitors for Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited in the proceedings. Their reference for the matter is AJH/E56019.
No secured charges are registered against S&G Birmingham Limited at Companies House.
Common questions
What does a winding-up petition mean for S&g Birmingham Limited?
A petition is a court filing, not a court order. S&g Birmingham 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 S&g Birmingham 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 S&g Birmingham 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 S&g Birmingham 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 15853519
- Court: High Court of Justice
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