Legal Advice Centre (University House)

Reference number: 618919

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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
03324062
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
25 February 1997 (29 years old)
Registered office
104 Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0RN
Nature of business
  • Solicitors (SIC 69102)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Alexander Hutton Director Jun 1968 24 Apr 2017
Charles Henry Bennett Director Nov 1949 24 Apr 2017
Foyez Ahmed Rahim Director Mar 1986 30 Apr 2018
Mazidur Rahman Director Mar 1987 30 Apr 2018
Shalina Rahman Director Oct 1990 30 Apr 2018
Sally Elizabeth Twigger Director Dec 1959 29 Apr 2019
Rachel Julia Morris Director Sep 1985 29 Apr 2019
Jemma Louise Thorogood Director Dec 1983 29 Apr 2019
Boin Cheong Director Jul 1986 13 Jan 2020
Robert James Wheal Director May 1968 30 Apr 2020
Ali Ahmed Director Jun 1968 6 Feb 2023
Foyez Ahmed Rahim Secretary Not published 13 Jan 2020

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Legal Advice Centre (University House) FCA authorised?
Yes, Legal Advice Centre (University House) (FRN 618919) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Legal Advice Centre (University House)?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how Legal Advice Centre (University House) handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about Legal Advice Centre (University House) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Legal Advice Centre (University House) a scam or clone?
Legal Advice Centre (University House) 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 Legal Advice Centre (University House)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Legal Advice Centre (University House)'s FRN is 618919. You can verify it on the FCA register.