Hall and Sykes Ltd

Reference number: 1054244

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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

DAVID ROBERTS & PARTNERS (INSURANCE BROKERS) LIMITED Reference number: 143840 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.
  • Hall and Sykes Ltd (FRN 1054244) is an AR of DAVID ROBERTS & PARTNERS (INSURANCE BROKERS) LIMITED (FRN 143840). When you use Hall and Sykes's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Hall and Sykes, 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
  • Hall & Sykes
  • Machinery Insurance Solutions

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
16146022
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 December 2024 (1 year old)
Registered office
7 Princes Square, Harrogate, HG1 1ND, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James Andrew Hall Director Sep 1970 20 Dec 2024
Richard Ian Sykes Director Mar 1973 20 Dec 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through DAVID ROBERTS & PARTNERS (INSURANCE BROKERS) 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 Hall and Sykes Ltd FCA authorised?
Hall and Sykes Ltd (FRN 1054244) 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 Hall and Sykes?
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. Hall and Sykes Ltd (FRN 1054244) is an AR of DAVID ROBERTS & PARTNERS (INSURANCE BROKERS) LIMITED (FRN 143840). When you use Hall and Sykes's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Hall and Sykes, 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 Hall and Sykes?
Protection works through DAVID ROBERTS & PARTNERS (INSURANCE BROKERS) LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for Hall and Sykes's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Hall and Sykes a scam or clone?
Hall and Sykes 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 Hall and Sykes's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Hall and Sykes's FRN is 1054244. You can verify it on the FCA register.