Carillion: information for employees, sub-contractors, creditors and suppliers

On 15 January 2018, winding up orders were made against Carillion Plc and associated companies. The court appointed the Official Receiver as the liquidator.

PwC has been appointed as special managers to assist the Official Receiver carry out his duties.

November 2026 – Update to creditors of Carillion plc

Notice is hereby given by the Official Receiver and the special managers of Carillion Plc (in liquidation) (company number 03782379) of the intention to make an application to the court under section 176A(5) of the Insolvency Act 1986. The Official Receiver and the special managers intend to seek an order that section 176A(2) of the Insolvency Act 1986 shall not apply and accordingly the Official Receiver and special managers shall be under no obligation to make available a prescribed part for the unsecured creditors of Carillion Plc (in liquidation), on the basis that the costs of doing so would far exceed the value of the prescribed part.

The documents filed with the court for the purposes of this application will be available on request by contacting the special managers of Carillion Plc (in liquidation) via: Email: [email protected]

September 2025: Update on anticipated distributions 

The Official Receiver and special managers of the 84 UK Carillion Group of Companies in liquidation (“Carillion Liquidation Companies”), can now provide an update on the anticipated distribution and closure of 74 UK subsidiaries in the Carillion Group together with the status of the remaining 10 companies.  

Details are now available for creditors wishing to register their interest in submitting a claim. 

An anticipated distribution schedule is available to provide an indication of whether there is likely to be a distribution to creditors. 

Creditors should note the schedule is based on current information and any outcome for creditors is dependent on the value of the assets realised, the costs of realisation and administration costs of the liquidation estates.