Blackstone Europe LLP
Reference number: 520839
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Authorised by the FCA
This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.
Website, phone number and address
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Phone number
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Address
40 Berkeley Square, London, W1J 5AL, United Kingdom
In the full report: 3 background checks
- When blackstone.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
- What kind of line 020 7451 4000 is
- Who else gives the postcode W1J 5AL
Other names (4)
If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.
- The Blackstone Group International Partners LLP Former name: A name it was registered under before.
- GSO Capital Partners Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
- Park Hill Group Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
- Park Hill Real Estate Group Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.
FCA permissions and consumer protection
- Hold or safeguard your money · Manage or trade investments FSCS may applyEligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
- Give regulated advice FSCS may applyA claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
- Complaints Ombudsman, freeYou can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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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
- Dealing in investments as agent
- Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
FCA disciplinary action and complaints
No FCA disciplinary action.
The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.
Companies House record
The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.
- Company number
- OC352581 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
- Company status
- Active
- Company type
- Limited liability partnership
- Incorporated
- 24 February 2010 (16 years old)
- Registered office
- Matches the FCA register address ✓
Directors and company secretaries
| Name | Role | Born | Appointed | Other companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Yves Assant | LLP member | May 1972 | 1 Oct 2010 | 30 other companies |
| Olivier Franck Meyohas | LLP member | Feb 1970 | 1 Oct 2010 | 3 other companies |
| James Christopher Seppala | LLP member | Feb 1979 | 1 Apr 2012 | 10 other companies |
| Lama Kanazeh | LLP member | Oct 1981 | 1 Apr 2012 | 1 other company |
| Syed Qasim Abbas | LLP member | Feb 1976 | 1 Oct 2012 | 7 other companies |
| Ruth Elizabeth Schodorf | LLP member | Oct 1976 | 1 Oct 2012 | 10 other companies |
| Raphael Maurice Charles Vital De Botton | LLP member | Jan 1979 | 1 Apr 2013 | 27 other companies |
| Jurgen Pinker | LLP member | Aug 1976 | 1 Sep 2013 | None |
| Samir Kasrim Maximilien Amichi | LLP member | Aug 1980 | 30 Sep 2013 | None |
| Abhishek Agarwal | LLP member | Feb 1982 | 1 Apr 2014 | 32 other companies |
| Jean-Christophe Dubois | LLP member | Aug 1968 | 1 Sep 2014 | 2 other companies |
| Michael David Vrana | LLP member | Dec 1980 | 1 Apr 2015 | 106 other companies |
| Laurent Lucien Claude Machenaud | LLP member | Jul 1979 | 1 Apr 2015 | 38 other companies |
| Gemma Nandita Kataky | LLP member | Sep 1983 | 26 May 2015 | 202 other companies |
| Michael Robert Swank | LLP member | Mar 1988 | 1 Apr 2016 | 1 other company |
| Chloe Kyprianou | LLP member | Oct 1986 | 1 Apr 2017 | None |
| Paolo Servado | LLP member | Apr 1988 | 1 Apr 2017 | None |
| Amer Khatoun | LLP member | Apr 1988 | 1 Apr 2018 | 3 other companies |
| Rashmi Madan | LLP member | Jul 1973 | 1 Jul 2018 | None |
| Marion Buten | LLP member | May 1973 | 1 Jul 2018 | None |
| Adam Khisro Mir Shah | LLP member | Jun 1973 | 1 Apr 2019 | 70 other companies |
| Saleh Panahi | LLP member | Jan 1986 | 1 Apr 2019 | 1 other company |
| Donatella Fanti | LLP member | Jul 1982 | 1 Apr 2019 | 68 other companies |
| Alexis Kantt | LLP member | Apr 1983 | 6 Jan 2020 | 8 other companies |
| Peter Werhahn | LLP member | Aug 1987 | 1 Apr 2020 | None |
| Peter Christopher Krause | LLP member | Jan 1986 | 1 Apr 2020 | 22 other companies |
| Sumedha Goenka | LLP member | Jul 1990 | 1 Apr 2020 | 18 other companies |
| David Ofotsu Gorleku | LLP member | Jan 1990 | 1 Apr 2021 | 20 other companies |
| Julian Jay Parmar | LLP member | Oct 1990 | 1 Apr 2021 | 2 other companies |
| Jonathan Murphy | LLP member | Feb 1984 | 1 Apr 2021 | None |
| Alexander Simon | LLP member | Dec 1988 | 1 Apr 2021 | None |
| Edward Percy Simmons | LLP member | Sep 1980 | 1 Jan 2022 | 1 other company |
| Andrew David Lindsay Dowler | LLP member | Apr 1963 | 4 Jan 2022 | None |
| Gadi Jay | LLP member | Sep 1983 | 1 Apr 2022 | None |
| Saarvin Balasundram | LLP member | Aug 1987 | 1 Apr 2022 | None |
| Fernando Bautista | LLP member | Aug 1983 | 1 Apr 2022 | None |
| Alessandra Bernini | LLP member | Jan 1988 | 1 Apr 2022 | None |
| Graham Courtright | LLP member | Apr 1989 | 1 Apr 2022 | 2 other companies |
| Nicolas Dupuis | LLP member | Apr 1991 | 1 Apr 2022 | None |
| Mathias Favetto | LLP member | Apr 1988 | 1 Apr 2022 | None |
| Miguel Garcia | LLP member | Dec 1989 | 1 Apr 2022 | None |
| Mathilde Gault | LLP member | Sep 1991 | 1 Apr 2022 | None |
| Madalena Godinho Ramos | LLP member | Jan 1991 | 1 Apr 2022 | None |
| Manon Mendez | LLP member | Sep 1988 | 1 Apr 2022 | None |
| Paul Morrissey | LLP member | Apr 1987 | 1 Apr 2022 | 1 other company |
| Dominik Palowski | LLP member | Apr 1983 | 1 Apr 2022 | 5 other companies |
| James Oliver Rosenfeld | LLP member | Sep 1989 | 1 Apr 2022 | 1 other company |
| Scott Edward Schultz | LLP member | May 1987 | 1 Apr 2022 | None |
| Henry Hao Tian | LLP member | Sep 1992 | 1 Apr 2022 | 2 other companies |
| Alexander Noel Walsh | LLP member | Aug 1981 | 1 Apr 2022 | 8 other companies |
| Nicola Simone Paolo Morandi | LLP member | Mar 1977 | 1 Apr 2023 | 1 other company |
| Daniel Benjamin Leiter | LLP member | Mar 1983 | 5 Aug 2024 | None |
| Christopher Michael Yonan | LLP member | Jul 1977 | 7 Oct 2024 | None |
| Rachana Gautam Vashi | LLP member | Aug 1980 | 1 Apr 2025 | None |
| Florian Hager | LLP member | Oct 1980 | 1 Apr 2025 | 4 other companies |
| Mark Joseph Scarsella | LLP member | Jul 1984 | 25 Sep 2025 | 21 other companies |
| David Kirk Johnston | LLP member | Sep 1978 | 6 Oct 2025 | 3 other companies |
| Laura Jane Coady | LLP member | Feb 1977 | 3 Nov 2025 | None |
| Franck Robert Petitgas | LLP member | Feb 1961 | 1 Jan 2026 | None |
| Michele Raba | LLP member | May 1984 | 16 Mar 2026 | 1 other company |
| Simona Maellare | LLP member | Nov 1972 | 1 Apr 2026 | 2 other companies |
| THE BLACKSTONE GROUP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | Corporate LLP designated member | Not published | 24 Feb 2010 | None |
| BLACKSTONE GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS L.L.C. | Corporate LLP designated member | Not published | 24 Feb 2010 | None |
Other companies run by these 63 directors
A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.
- other companies
- 453
- closed down
- 91
- went insolvent
- 13
In the full report: all 453 companies, named
- What each company does, and whether it is still trading
- Which of these 63 directors sit on each board, and since when
- The 13 that went into liquidation or administration
- The 4 on the FCA register
- The 194 companies these 63 directors run together
- All 214 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
Key dates in its history
Blackstone Europe’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.
2024
1 February 2024
- Changed its registered name from "The Blackstone Group International Partners LLP"
FCA register
2016
6 April 2016
- Stephen Allen Schwarzman took control (75–100% of shares)
Companies House
2013
1 April 2013
- Regulated by the FCA from this date
FCA register · Companies House
2010
1 October 2010
- Became authorised by the FCA
FCA register · Companies House
28 April 2010
- Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
FCA register
24 February 2010
- Incorporated at Companies House
Companies House
In the full report: all 378 events
- All 378 events in its history (6 shown here)
- Every director appointment and resignation: 364
Firms connected to Blackstone Europe
Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Blackstone Europe. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.
- connected firm
- 1
- share a director
- 1
- past links
- 3
In the full report: the connected firm, named
- How it is linked: shared directors (1)
- Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
- 3 past links through former directors
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- 453 other companies its directors have run, named
- 3 background checks on its contact details
- All 378 events in its history
- 1 connected firm, named, and who links them
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Frequently asked questions about this firm
Is Blackstone Europe LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Blackstone Europe LLP (FRN 520839) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since October 2010 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Blackstone Europe’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7451 4000 and the website blackstone.com for Blackstone Europe. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Blackstone Europe a scam or clone?
Blackstone Europe is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Blackstone Europe?
It may control client money but not hold it. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Blackstone Europe to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Blackstone Europe?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Blackstone Europe: Mr Stephen Allen Schwarzman (75–100% of votes).
Who runs Blackstone Europe?
Companies House lists 63 directors of Blackstone Europe: Lionel Yves Assant, Olivier Franck Meyohas, James Christopher Seppala, Lama Kanazeh, Syed Qasim Abbas, Ruth Elizabeth Schodorf and 57 more.
How long has Blackstone Europe been in business?
The company was formed on 24 February 2010, and has held its current FCA authorisation since October 2010.
Does Blackstone Europe use any other names?
It has previously used 4 other names, including The Blackstone Group International Partners LLP, GSO Capital Partners and Park Hill Group.
Sources and links
- Its entry on the FCA register register.fca.org.uk
- Its Companies House record gov.uk
- Check your FSCS cover fscs.org.uk
- Complaints the Financial Ombudsman Service can help with financial-ombudsman.org.uk
- Report a scam to the FCA fca.org.uk