Resolution for winding up (MVL)
European Opportunities Trust PLC enters members' voluntary liquidation
In short: European Opportunities Trust PLC (company no. 04056870) entered members' voluntary liquidation, a solvent and planned closure, according to a Resolution for winding up (MVL) notice published in The London Gazette on 11 August 2026. The office holders are Derek Neil Hyslop (IP number 9970); Richard Peter Barker (IP number 17150), appointed 07 August 2026.
European Opportunities Trust PLC resolved to voluntarily wind up the company and appointed Derek Neil Hyslop and Richard Peter Barker as joint liquidators.
Notice details
- Company
- EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES TRUST PLC
- Company number
- 04056870
- Registered office
- Ernst & Young LLP, 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF
- Principal trading address
- 123 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6DE
- Liquidator(s)
- Derek Neil Hyslop (IP number 9970); Richard Peter Barker (IP number 17150)
- Date of appointment
- 07 August 2026
- Contact
- Harry Bulmer on +44 13 1460 2388
- Date of resolution
- 07 August 2026
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 European Opportunities Trust PLC
3 Gazette notices on record for company no. 04056870, newest first. The full history, with last filed accounts, is on the European Opportunities Trust PLC company record.
- Notices to creditors (MVL) 11 Aug 2026
- Appointment of liquidators (MVL) 11 Aug 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 EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES TRUST PLC 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 EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES TRUST PLC 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 European Opportunities Trust PLC 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 Resolution for winding up (MVL) for European Opportunities Trust PLC (company no. 04056870) on 11 August 2026.
What does a Resolution for winding up (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 holders named in the notice: Derek Neil Hyslop (IP number 9970); Richard Peter Barker (IP number 17150), appointed 07 August 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.