Bcr Legal Assist Ltd

Reference number: 423162

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

BCR Legal Group Limited Reference number: 480599 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Bcr Legal Assist Ltd (FRN 423162) is an AR of BCR Legal Group Limited (FRN 480599). When you use Bcr Legal Assist's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Bcr Legal Assist, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as
  • Bcr

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
BCR LEGAL ASSIST LIMITED
Company number
03308330
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 January 1997 (29 years old)
Registered office
25 Dollis Park, Finchley, London, N3 1HJ
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Blake Laurence Weltman Director Sep 1956 28 Jan 1997
Petronella Johanna Catharina Adriana Weltman Secretary Not published 28 Jan 1997

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through BCR Legal Group Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Bcr Legal Assist Ltd FCA authorised?
Bcr Legal Assist Ltd (FRN 423162) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Bcr Legal Assist?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Bcr Legal Assist Ltd (FRN 423162) is an AR of BCR Legal Group Limited (FRN 480599). When you use Bcr Legal Assist's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Bcr Legal Assist, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Bcr Legal Assist?
Protection works through BCR Legal Group Limited, the principal firm responsible for Bcr Legal Assist's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Bcr Legal Assist a scam or clone?
Bcr Legal Assist is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Bcr Legal Assist's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Bcr Legal Assist's FRN is 423162. You can verify it on the FCA register.