Notices to creditors (MVL)
John Desmond Limited
In short: John Desmond Limited (company no. 01166465) entered members' voluntary liquidation, a solvent and planned closure, according to a Notices to creditors (MVL) notice published in The London Gazette on 07 July 2026. The office holder is Douglas John Pinteau, appointed 2 July 2026.
Creditors of John Desmond Limited must prove their debts by 10 September 2026, with the liquidator Douglas John Pinteau appointed on 2 July 2026.
Notice details
- Company
- John Desmond Limited
- Company number
- 01166465
- Registered office
- C/o WSM Marks Bloom LLP, 2nd Floor, Shaw House, 3 Tunsgate, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3QT
- Principal trading address
- 58 Weir Road, Durnsford Industrial Estate, Wimbledon, SW19 8UG
- Office holder(s)/Liquidator(s)
- Douglas John Pinteau
- Office holder number(s)
- 19590
- Date of appointment
- 2 July 2026
- Contact
- Ed Guest, Email: [email protected], Tel: 01483 405160; Alternative email: [email protected]
What this notice means
A members' voluntary liquidation (MVL) is the solvent, orderly winding-up of a company that can pay its debts in full — usually part of a director's retirement, a group restructure, or closing a company that has served its purpose. It is a planned closure, not a sign of financial distress.
Read more: What is Liquidation?.
All notices for John Desmond Limited
3 Gazette notices on record for company no. 01166465, newest first. The full history, with last filed accounts, is on the John Desmond Limited company record.
- Appointment of liquidators (MVL) 07 Jul 2026
- Resolution for winding up (MVL) 07 Jul 2026
How does this notice affect you?
Choose what applies and we'll point you at the right next step.
A written-off invoice rarely stops at the company that failed. The supplier left short is often the next business in difficulty — and the earlier that's dealt with, the more options stay open. If JOHN DESMOND LIMITED owed you money, it's worth checking where that leaves you.
Unpaid wages, holiday pay and statutory redundancy are claimed from the government's Redundancy Payments Service, not from K2. The insolvency practitioner named in this notice should send you a case reference — you'll need it to claim.
K2 has backed and restructured UK businesses since 1990, including buying trade and assets out of distress. These situations move in days rather than months, so if you're looking at JOHN DESMOND LIMITED or something similar, start the conversation early.
A members' voluntary liquidation is a solvent, orderly closure — often part of retirement, a group restructure, or moving on to the next venture. K2 has advised UK company directors since 1990 on restructuring and what comes next. If that's on your horizon, talk to us.
Related guidance
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Desmond Limited in financial difficulty?
No — this is a solvent process. A members' voluntary liquidation (MVL) is the solvent, orderly winding-up of a company that can pay its debts in full — usually part of a director's retirement, a group restructure, or closing a company that has served its purpose. It is a planned closure, not a sign of financial distress. The London Gazette published a Notices to creditors (MVL) for John Desmond Limited (company no. 01166465) on 07 July 2026.
What does a Notices to creditors (MVL) mean?
A members' voluntary liquidation (MVL) is the solvent, orderly winding-up of a company that can pay its debts in full — usually part of a director's retirement, a group restructure, or closing a company that has served its purpose. It is a planned closure, not a sign of financial distress.
Who is dealing with the liquidation?
The office holder named in the notice: Douglas John Pinteau, appointed 2 July 2026. Creditors, employees and anyone holding goods or money belonging to the company should contact them directly, quoting the company number.
Source: The London Gazette and Companies House. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright. This page is provided by K2 Partners for information only and is not legal or financial advice.