HAMILTON BARR INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01328098 · ltd · incorporated 1977-09-01
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
53/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 6523
Sector: Financial & insurance
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 6601SIC 6601
- 6603SIC 6603
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 53/100 (worth a look), bankability 50/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 72). Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (38/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 27.3y
40/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 27.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (50/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 3 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
19 officers (2 active, 19 linked, 15 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
108 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
53/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (58 events)Click to expand
- 2015-12-15📄gazette-dissolved-compulsorygazette · GAZ2
- 2015-12-15🏁Company dissolved
- 2015-09-01📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2014-11-18⚠️liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 1.3
- 2014-11-18⚠️liquidation-voluntary-arrangement-completioninsolvency · 1.4
- 2006-09-21⚠️liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 1.3
- 2006-08-07⚠️liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 1.3
- 2006-06-20📄gazette-notice-compulsarygazette · GAZ1
- 2006-05-09⚠️liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 1.3
- 2006-02-17⚠️liquidation-administration-administrators-abstracts-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 2.15
- 2006-02-09⚠️liquidation-administration-discharge-of-administration-orderinsolvency · 2.19
- 2005-08-18⚠️liquidation-administration-administrators-abstracts-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 2.15
- 2005-02-16⚠️liquidation-administration-administrators-abstracts-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 2.15
- 2004-08-24⚠️liquidation-administration-administrators-abstracts-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 2.15
- 2004-07-09⚠️liquidation-voluntary-arrangement-meeting-approving-companies-voluntary-arrangementinsolvency · 1.1
- 2004-02-18⚠️liquidation-administration-administrators-abstracts-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 2.15
- 2003-08-15⚠️liquidation-administration-administrators-abstracts-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 2.15
- 2003-05-21⚠️liquidation-administration-meeting-of-creditorsinsolvency · 2.23
- 2003-05-06⚠️liquidation-administration-proposalsinsolvency · 2.21
- 2003-02-21⚠️liquidation-administration-orderinsolvency · 2.7
- 2003-02-21⚠️liquidation-administration-notice-of-administration-orderinsolvency · 2.6
- 2002-12-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2002-11-13📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2002-11-04➖FOSTER, Terence Derek resigneddirector
- 2002-08-14📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2002-07-26➖PETTIFER, Michael Anthony resigneddirector
- 2002-07-03📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2002-03-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2001-10-17🔒Charge registered #2Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2001-07-31➕CAVENDISH SECRETARIAL LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2001-07-31➕HOWARD, Stephen William appointeddirector
- 2001-07-31➖HALL, Ivan Stanley resignedsecretary
- 2001-07-31➖FOLEY, Adrian Edward resigneddirector
- 2001-07-31➕FOSTER, Terence Derek appointeddirector
- 1999-03-18🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Simon Jude Huber and Carole Ann Huber
- 1998-06-04➖FROST, Michael Edward resignedsecretary
- 1998-06-04➕HALL, Ivan Stanley appointedsecretary
- 1998-06-04➖POWELL, Arwyn Morgan resigneddirector
- 1998-06-04➖RICE, Nigel Kenric resigneddirector
- 1997-12-04➖PETERS, John Mark resigneddirector
- 1997-04-30➕PETERS, John Mark appointeddirector
- 1997-04-30➕PETTIFER, Michael Anthony appointeddirector
- 1997-01-13➖ABBOTT, Aubrey John resigneddirector
- 1996-10-18➖BUTTERY, Jonathan Robert resigneddirector
- 1996-10-18➖DENNER, John Norton resigneddirector
- 1996-04-16➕FROST, Michael Edward appointedsecretary
- 1996-04-16➖JAMES, Bryan resignedsecretary
- 1995-12-19➖COLTHURST, Henry Nicholas Almroth resigneddirector
- 1995-05-12➖BARR, Basil Hamilton resigneddirector
- 1995-05-12➕RICE, Nigel Kenric appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 58 events
Owner dependency
100/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 72 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
100/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 72 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 25 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 49 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
2 high ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2015-12-15
17 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2014-11-18: liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-date; 2014-11-18: liquidation-voluntary-arrangement-completion
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1977-09-01
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC6523 — SIC 6523
Registered office
72 New Cavendish Street
London
W1M 8AU
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2002-08-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 17 resigned)
CAVENDISH SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2001-07-31
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HOWARD, Stephen William→
Activedirector · ~72y · appointed 2001-07-31
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FROST, Michael Edward→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-04-16 · resigned 1998-06-04
HALL, Ivan Stanley→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-06-04 · resigned 2001-07-31
JAMES, Bryan→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1996-04-16
ABBOTT, Aubrey John→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1992-07-09 · resigned 1997-01-13
BARR, Basil Hamilton→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · resigned 1995-05-12
BUTTERY, Jonathan Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1992-07-09 · resigned 1996-10-18
COLTHURST, Henry Nicholas Almroth→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1994-10-26 · resigned 1995-12-19
DENNER, John Norton→
Resigneddirector · ~92y · resigned 1996-10-18
DRAKE, Stephen John→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 1992-04-30
FOLEY, Adrian Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · resigned 2001-07-31
FOSTER, Terence Derek→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2001-07-31 · resigned 2002-11-04
HORTON, Peter Dennis→
Resigneddirector · ~95y · resigned 1993-11-22
PETERS, John Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 1997-04-30 · resigned 1997-12-04
PETTIFER, Michael Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1997-04-30 · resigned 2002-07-26
POWELL, Arwyn Morgan→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1993-04-14 · resigned 1998-06-04
RICE, Nigel Kenric→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 1995-05-12 · resigned 1998-06-04
WELCH, Nigel Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · resigned 1994-10-21
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 17/10/2001 | — | |
| outstanding | Simon Jude Huber and Carole Ann Huber | Security deposit deed | 1 property | 18/03/1999 | — |
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Recent filings (108 total)
gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2015-12-15
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2015-09-01
liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 1.3
2014-11-18
liquidation-voluntary-arrangement-completion
insolvency · 1.4
2014-11-18
liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 1.3
2006-09-21
liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 1.3
2006-08-07
gazette-notice-compulsary
gazette · GAZ1
2006-06-20
liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 1.3
2006-05-09
liquidation-administration-administrators-abstracts-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 2.15
2006-02-17
liquidation-administration-discharge-of-administration-order
insolvency · 2.19
2006-02-09
liquidation-administration-administrators-abstracts-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 2.15
2005-08-18
liquidation-administration-administrators-abstracts-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 2.15
2005-02-16
liquidation-administration-administrators-abstracts-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 2.15
2004-08-24
liquidation-voluntary-arrangement-meeting-approving-companies-voluntary-arrangement
insolvency · 1.1
2004-07-09
liquidation-administration-administrators-abstracts-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 2.15
2004-02-18