CR-2024-006692 - [2025] EWHC 2120 (Ch)

I am not satisfied that there is substance in the Applicants’ alleged dispute and in their refusal to pay the debt set out in the statutory demands. I consider that the grounds of opposition to the debt raised by the Applicants have no rational prospect of success. This is an example of a case where a “cloud of objections” has been raised to “obfuscate the real issues”. Despite the Applicants’ evidence, they have no arguable defence to the Respondent’s claim.

I will therefore dismiss the application.

I will invite counsel to agree a draft order addressing: (a) dismissal of the application; (b) whether any order needs to be made in relation to the Respondent’s undertaking not to present a winding up petition; (c) costs; and (d) any other directions that are needed.