Burford Capital (UK) Limited

Reference number: 498099

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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

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06016173
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 December 2006 (19 years old)
Registered office
Paternoster House, 4th Floor, 65 St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AB, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified (SIC 64209)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Leslie Paster Director Jun 1965 28 Apr 2017
Travis Dean Lenkner Director Nov 1979 25 Jun 2026
Andrew David Evan Woodman Director Oct 1984 25 Jun 2026
OAK FUND SERVICES (GUERNSEY) LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 3 Aug 2023

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.

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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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.

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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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  • FirstAssist Legal Protection

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Burford Capital (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Burford Capital (UK) Limited (FRN 498099) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Burford Capital (UK)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Burford Capital (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Burford Capital (UK) a scam or clone?
Burford Capital (UK) 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 Burford Capital (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Burford Capital (UK)'s FRN is 498099. You can verify it on the FCA register.