# The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, Rule 7.16: Witness statement in opposition


(1) If the company intends to oppose the petition, it must not later than five business days before the date fixed for the hearing—
(a) file with the court a witness statement in opposition; and
(b) deliver a copy of the witness statement to the petitioner or the petitioner's solicitor.
(2) The witness statement must contain—
(a) identification details for the proceedings;
(b) a statement that the company intends to oppose the making of a winding-up order; and
(c) a statement of the grounds on which the company opposes the making of the order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1024/rule/7.16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-england-and-wales-rules-2016/rule-7.16
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