LEX AUTOLEASE LIMITED

Reference number: 723570

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as 14 other names
  • Blackhorse Contract Hire
  • GWM ORA UK Leasing
  • GWM UK Leasing
  • Halifax
  • Honda Contract Hire
  • Isuzu Contract Hire
  • Jaguar Contract Hire
  • Land Rover Contract Hire
  • Shogun Vehicle Leasing
  • Subaru Leasing
  • Suzuki Contract Hire
  • Suzuki Personal Contract Hire
  • Volvo Car Leasing
  • XPENG UK Leasing

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01090741
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 January 1973 (53 years old)
Registered office
25 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HN
Nature of business
  • Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 77110)
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James Patrick Mccaffrey Director Jun 1970 9 Dec 2019
Gregory David Gould Director May 1969 10 Feb 2022
Nicholas Andrew Williams Director Jun 1974 29 Oct 2022
Anish Bipin Ambani Director Jan 1977 8 Mar 2023
Paul Lawrence Hyne Director May 1979 31 Oct 2024
David Dermot Hennessey Secretary Not published 9 Mar 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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.
  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers 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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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement
  • 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

What customers have complained about

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 14 trading names. 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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  • Autolease
  • Autolease Finance
  • Autolease Fleets
  • Black Horse
  • Business Partner
  • cars4staff
  • Car Select
  • Great Wall Contract Hire
  • Great Wall Personal Contract Hire
  • Isuzu Personal Contract Hire
  • Lex Autolease CarSelect
  • Mazda Contract Hire
  • Subaru Contract Hire
  • Subaru Personal Contract Hire

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 132 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 38% of the ones it decided.

That is above the 31% median for the firms the Ombudsman reports on.

  • Banking and credit 132

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is LEX AUTOLEASE LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, LEX AUTOLEASE LIMITED (FRN 723570) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with LEX AUTOLEASE?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about LEX AUTOLEASE to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is LEX AUTOLEASE a scam or clone?
LEX AUTOLEASE 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 LEX AUTOLEASE's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
LEX AUTOLEASE's FRN is 723570. You can verify it on the FCA register.