Companies House Liability For Its Cock Ups


The story of Philip Davison-Sedbury whose 134 year old company was forced into liquidation because Companies House made a spelling mistake in a document it sent out, make such salutary reading.

 

The document gave the impression that it was his company that was in financial trouble, when in fact it was another going into liquidation.

 

No apology was given and Companies House put up the shutters.

 

The result was that Philip’s company went into liquidation itself a few weeks later with a loss of 250 jobs, and heartache to a family who had run it for generations.

 

Customers and suppliers lost out.

 

But Philip has a remedy and took it.

 

He sued Companies House and successfully claimed £9,000,000 compensation.  If you are affected by a mistake by Companies House or another government or quasi-government organisation do not despair.

 

At Hylton-Potts in London legal consultants, we are experts at not just complaining but actually getting substantial compensation for these mistakes.

 

Our no win no fee and fixed fee deals make it financially doable and need not break the bank.

 

Call or email us 24 hours a day for confidential free expert advice.

 

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