Incorrect Notice Of Administration In London Gazette

[airtomoreira]

I am the Director of a small Limited Company, totally solvent, with no creditor problems. I was today advised by my Bank that they had blocked the Company Bank account, as they had seen notice in The London Gazette that an Administrator was to be appointed to run the affairs of the company. This is totally untrue.

 

After some investigation, I have discovered that a firm specialising in this work has sent a notification to The London Gazette, but has put the wrong company number on. Whilst the name of the company that appears in print is not my company, my Bank has searched under the (incorrect) company number, and blocked the account.

 

Do I have any redress against the Insolvency company that issued this wrong information, as in effect they have told "the whole world" that my company is in financial difficulty, when it is not.

[vint1954]

You will need to prove loss.

 

I would contact the paper insisting that they retract the notice and appologise in print, then deal with the bank.

You could probably get compensatiion from the insolvency practice, as their actions have already affected you. This would be by agreement with the practice, or if they refuse, you will need a lawyer.