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Express Solicitors Limited

08458462

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

SOUTH COURT, MANCHESTER, M22 4SN
Incorporated 22/03/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/02/2026

Due 28/02/2027

On track

Industry

69102
Solicitors

Officers

Mr James Thomas Maxey

director · Since 22/03/2013

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 24 other boards

Mr Daniel Adam Slade

director · Since 10/02/2014

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 20 other boards

Mr Liam John Wynne

director · Since 17/02/2014

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Mr Charles Edward Layfield

director · Since 23/02/2024

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Express Ukbidco Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

58, Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 3JB

Notified 31/10/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Robin Keith Patey

Ceased 14/02/2019

Mr James Thomas Maxey

Ceased 31/10/2025

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BZ COMMERCIAL FINANCE DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY

Created 31/10/2025Registered 04/11/2025
Charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 16/12/2022Registered 20/12/2022Satisfied 03/11/2025
Charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 02/04/2014Registered 03/04/2014Satisfied 03/11/2025

CompanyRankvs 120+ SIC 69102 peers
68

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.22× · 20/20
Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity13/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2024

Net Worth

£11.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

£34.3M

Current Liabilities

£8.1M

Fixed Assets

£13.6M

Debtors

£30.2M

Admin Expenses

£49.4M

Profit After Tax

-£2.1M

670avg. employees+143

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1.2M
Dividends paid-£2.7M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£21.9M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£3.4M
Bank loans & overdrafts£11.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.22-£4.3M

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.