● In administration
SMOOTH COMMERCIAL LAW LIMITED
SMOOTH COMMERCIAL LAW LIMITED is tracked from The Gazette and Companies House public record. In administration proceedings were first recorded on 15 January 2026.
The timeline · incorporation → liquidation
15 Jan 2016
Incorporated
Registered as 09954059. Professional services.
14 Sep 2017
First accounts filed
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
5 Jul 2023
Board changes begin
First of the director resignations before failure.
12 Sep 2023
Charge registered
A registered charge granted to Seven Stars Legal Limited.
18 Sep 2024
Charge registered
A registered charge granted to Legal Ventures S.A.R.L..
7 Apr 2025
Latest accounts filed
accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
15 Jan 2026
Administrators appointed
In administration.
15 Jan 2026
Gazette notice published
Notice 5035451 in The Gazette.
What the data was telling us
Readings from The Gazette and Companies House, in the firm's final two years.
Insolvency status● Administration
StatusIn administration
Gazette refNotice 5035451
EditionThe Gazette
Appointed byDirectors or a floating-charge holder
UnderInsolvency Act 1986, Sch. B1
Ownership & control● PSC register
Beneficial ownerSmooth Group Holdings Limited
ControlOwnership of shares 75 to 100%
Owner typeCorporate / legal entity
Controllers1 on record
Filing trajectory● Late filing
Incorporated15 Jan 2016
Last accounts7 Apr 2025
Confirmation stmtFiled
Account typeFull
Director stability● Board churn
Appointments4 since 2016
Resignations0 in final 12 mths
Active directors3
Avg tenure9.0 yrs
Director track record● Repeat insolvency
Other appointments15 other companies
Prior insolvencies11 dissolved or insolvent
DisqualificationsNone found
Charges & secured creditors● Floating charge
Charges2 registered
InstrumentA registered charge
HolderLegal Ventures S.A.R.L.
Registered18 Sep 2024
Statusoutstanding
Practitioner appointed● Practitioner
PractitionerMichael Howorth
FirmAurora Recovery
RoleAdministrator
IP numberIP 9135
Appointed9 Jul 2025
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