The Challenge
A client’s LLP had been struck off the Companies House register after accounts were not filed on time. This created a serious legal and operational issue: the LLP no longer legally existed, which prevented it from trading, entering contracts, or managing assets.
Time was critical. The longer the entity remained struck off, the higher the Companies House penalties became, and the risk of permanent dissolution of the LLP increased. The matter was sensitive and needed to be handled discreetly, as the strike-off had arisen from an internal error.
Sumer Law Responded
Mary Pears at Sumer Law, instructed by Ian Johnson at Cowgills, provided urgent legal assistance, where she:
- Advised the client and referrer on the legal implications of strike-off and the restoration process.
- Prepared and submitted the restoration application to Companies House.
- Ensured that all overdue filings and statutory documents were prepared and lodged correctly.
- Liaised with Companies House to expedite the application and minimise additional penalties.
- Delivered practical guidance on steps to prevent a repeat occurrence, including advice on compliance monitoring.
The Outcome
- LLP successfully restored at Companies House, allowing the business to continue operating.
- Regulatory compliance achieved where all overdue filings were regularised.
- Time-sensitive resolution where the application was managed within tight timescales, avoiding escalating penalties.
