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We are the UK's leading winding up petition firm. We have successfully issued 100's petitions since we started in 2002 and recovered many millions of pounds. Let us help you too.

Welcome to Francis Wilks & Jones, the country’s leading firm of winding up petition lawyers.

With decades of experience and located close to the high court in London, our team can help you through the winding up process. We have issued hundreds of winding up orders for our clients and recovered many millions of pounds in the process. 

Outstanding results

Our results are outstanding. In over 50% of all cases we issued since 2002years, we recovered the debt, Late Payment Interest, Late Payment Compensation and Legal costs in full – meaning no net cost to our clients of taking legal action in these cases. Our costing solutions are also second to none offering complete cost certainty and transparency to our clients.


Speak to a team member now – we can help you through the winding up process and avoid the many pitfalls for the unwary.

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