Helping to Restore Your Company – Advice from our Solicitors in Glasgow, Scotland

Restoring Dissolved Companies in Scotland

At Miller Samuel Hill Brown, our company restoration solicitors in Glasgow advise directors, shareholders, and business owners across Scotland on restoring dissolved companies to the Register of Companies. We provide clear legal guidance throughout the restoration process and aim to resolve matters efficiently and cost-effectively.

For immediate advice, call 0141 221 1919 or complete our online enquiry form to speak with our solicitors.

Company Restoration in Scotland

A company can be dissolved for various reasons, including voluntary strike-off, failure to file accounts, administrative oversight, or inactivity. In many cases, problems only come to light after the company has been removed from the register.

Once dissolved, a company legally ceases to exist. Any assets still owned by the company may pass to the Crown under the rules of bona vacantia. This can include:

• Money held in company bank accounts
• Commercial property interests
• Leases
• Intellectual property
• Business assets
• Insurance claims or legal rights

Restoring the company may be necessary to recover those assets or allow the business to continue operating.

Restoring a Company After Voluntary Dissolution

We regularly assist directors and shareholders where a company has been voluntarily dissolved but funds or assets have been overlooked.

A common example involves money remaining in a company bank account after dissolution. Once the bank becomes aware that the company no longer exists, the account is typically frozen and the remaining balance may transfer to the Crown.

Our solicitors can advise on the appropriate restoration process and help you apply to have the company reinstated to the register.

Commercial Lease and Property Issues

Company restoration is often urgent where the dissolved company held a commercial lease or property interest.

Scottish law in this area can be highly technical. When a dissolved company’s rights are disclaimed by the Crown, valuable leasehold interests may be lost. Court decisions such as ELB Securities Limited v Love 2016 SC 77 demonstrate the complexity of these cases and the importance of obtaining legal advice at an early stage.

We advise businesses, landlords, directors, and shareholders on restoring dissolved companies connected to:

• Commercial leases
• Retail premises
• Office properties
• Industrial units
• Property investment companies

Court Restoration Applications

In many situations, a dissolved company must be restored through a court application. Our dispute resolution solicitors can manage the process on your behalf, including:

• Reviewing the circumstances of the dissolution
• Advising on eligibility for restoration
• Preparing court documents
• Liaising with Companies House and the Crown
• Assisting with asset recovery
• Representing clients during court proceedings where required

We aim to make the process as straightforward as possible while protecting your legal and commercial interests. Learn more about our company restoration services.

Fixed Fee Company Restoration Services

We understand that clients often want certainty over legal costs. In suitable cases, we are usually able to offer fixed fee company restoration services.

Our solicitors will explain the likely timescales, court requirements, and anticipated costs at the outset so you can make informed decisions about the next steps.

Why Choose Miller Samuel Hill Brown?

Our Glasgow solicitors have experience advising clients on complex commercial disputes and company restoration matters throughout Scotland. We provide practical legal advice designed to resolve issues efficiently and minimise disruption to your business or financial interests.

We recognise that restoring a dissolved company can be urgent, particularly where bank accounts, leases, or commercial assets are involved. Explore our wider litigation and dispute resolution services.

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