Markhlo Ltd: High Court winding-up order places Shepherds Bush restaurant operator into compulsory liquidation
The High Court made a winding-up order against a Shepherds Bush restaurant operator on 3 June 2026, with the Official Receiver appointed liquidator the same day. Full notice and Companies House record.
Information for general guidance, drawn from the public record. Not legal, financial, or insolvency advice. If you are affected by an insolvency, consult a licensed practitioner or qualified solicitor.
The High Court of Justice made a winding-up order against Markhlo Ltd on 3 June 2026, placing the Shepherds Bush-registered restaurant operator into compulsory liquidation. Compulsory liquidation is a court-imposed winding-up, distinct from a voluntary process resolved by the company's own members.
The petition that led to the order was filed on 13 April 2026, under High Court case number 002867 of 2026. The court appointed the Official Receiver as liquidator on the same date. The Official Receiver is a civil servant of the Insolvency Service who takes office automatically on most winding-up orders and is responsible for realising the company's assets and distributing proceeds to creditors.
The company
Markhlo Ltd was incorporated on 31 July 2019 and is registered at 32 Woodstock Grove, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 8LE. Its registered trade activity falls under SIC code 56101, covering licensed restaurants. The company's most recent filed accounts were made up to 31 July 2023.
The liquidator
S Brindley of the Official Receiver's office is named as liquidator. Correspondence can be directed to PO Box 18938, Birmingham, B2 2DY, by telephone on 0300 678 0016, or by email at Enquiries.Liquidation@insolvency.gov.uk.
Officers
Sophia Georgina Hall has been a director of Markhlo Ltd since 24 May 2021 and held that role at the time of the order. Nozburn Omelio Hall served as a director from incorporation on 31 July 2019 but resigned on 17 November 2020.
No secured charges are registered against Markhlo Ltd at Companies House.
Common questions
Are you owed money by Markhlo Limited?
The court has placed the company in compulsory liquidation. The Official Receiver typically takes office as liquidator unless creditors nominate a licensed insolvency practitioner. Submit your claim using the Official Receiver's online proof-of-debt service or by post; details appear on the case page at gov.uk/insolvency-service. Read more about proof of debt.
Did you work at Markhlo Limited?
On a winding-up order, employees are usually dismissed immediately. Wages owed up to a statutory cap, holiday pay, notice pay and redundancy may be claimable from the Redundancy Payments Service. The Official Receiver will provide RP1 case-reference numbers and the date of insolvency you need to start the claim. See gov.uk: your rights if your employer is insolvent.
Do you hold a deposit, gift card or undelivered order from Markhlo Limited?
Customers rank as unsecured creditors in the liquidation. Where you paid by credit card and the amount was over £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 may let you claim from the card issuer for breach of contract or misrepresentation by the supplier; the rules apply per item, not per transaction, and the card must be a regulated credit card. Debit-card payments may be recoverable via chargeback.
Are you a director of a company connected to Markhlo Limited?
Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 applies the moment the winding-up order is made. If you intend to be involved in another company using the same or a similar name within five years, you must rely on one of the three statutory exceptions. The Official Receiver also has a statutory duty to investigate director conduct and report under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.
Sources
- The London Gazette notice (code Winding-Up Orders)
- Companies House record 12132603
- Court: High Court Of Justice, case 002867
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