Lazard & Co., Limited

Reference number: 114054

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

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Also trades as
  • Makinson Cowell

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00162175
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
30 December 1919 (106 years old)
Registered office
20 Manchester Square, London, W1U 3PZ, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)
  • Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 66190)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Cyrus Kapadia Director Dec 1971 9 Sep 2019
Samantha Victoria Worth Director Apr 1984 1 May 2021
Catharine Rebecca Foster Director Apr 1978 28 Feb 2022
Timothy David William Springhall Director May 1968 28 Mar 2022
David Gifford Leathes The Lord Prior (Lord) Director Dec 1954 22 Sep 2022
Catharine Rebecca Foster Secretary Not published 28 Feb 2022

Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (2)
  • 020 7183 1254
  • 020 8089 7287
Fake email addresses (3)
  • accounts@lazard-group.co.uk
  • accounts@lazardmail.com
  • mark.willis@lazardmail.com
Fake websites (3)
  • account.lazarduk.com
  • lazard.secureportal.uk
  • lazarduk.com
The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

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.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Corporate finance business only.
    The firm must not conduct designated investment business other than corporate finance business.

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.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 3 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Lazard Bank Ltd
  • Lazard Brothers & Co Ltd
  • Lazard & Co Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazard & Co., Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Lazard & Co., Limited (FRN 114054) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Lazard & Co.,?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Lazard & Co., to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Lazard & Co., a scam or clone?
Lazard & Co., 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 Lazard & Co.,'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Lazard & Co.,'s FRN is 114054. You can verify it on the FCA register.