Bristol Law Centre

Reference number: 617389

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Company details

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Company number
01982371
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
24 January 1986 (40 years old)
Registered office
2 Hide Market West Street, St. Philips, Bristol, BS2 0BH, England
Nature of business
  • Solicitors (SIC 69102)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Emma Louise Harvey Director Apr 1980 27 Sep 2022
Jill Valerie Walsh Director Aug 1979 27 Sep 2022
Hannah Pearce (Dr) Director Apr 1984 26 Sep 2023
Piotr Lisowski Director Aug 1987 24 Sep 2024
Toby Fisher Director Nov 1983 24 Sep 2024
William Ellerton Director Oct 1971 11 Mar 2025
Allison Charlotte Lewis Director Sep 1977 11 Mar 2025
Katherine Sarah Hygate Director Dec 1974 19 May 2026
Skye Benjamin Wolfgang Al Mcgregor Director Oct 1987 19 May 2026
William John Bowen Secretary Not published 30 Jun 2015

The firm, by virtue of its constitution or any enactment, must be:(i) required (after payment of outgoings) to apply the whole of its income and any capital it expends for charitable or public purposes, and (ii) prohibited from directly or indirectly distributing amongst its members any part of its assets (otherwise than for charitable or public purposes); And the firm must not have any associate (other than a not-for profit debt advice body) which carries on debt adjusting or debt counselling or providing credit information services.)

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Providing Credit Information Services

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Avon and Bristol Law Centre

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • Avon and Bristol Law Centre

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol Law Centre FCA authorised?
Yes, Bristol Law Centre (FRN 617389) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Bristol Law Centre?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Bristol Law Centre handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Bristol Law Centre to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Bristol Law Centre a scam or clone?
Bristol Law Centre 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 Bristol Law Centre's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Bristol Law Centre's FRN is 617389. You can verify it on the FCA register.