Burford Capital (UK) Limited

Reference number: 498099

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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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  • When burfordcapital.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 3530 2000 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC4M 8AB
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Other names (2)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • FirstAssist Legal Expenses Insurance Ltd Former name
  • FirstAssist Legal Protection Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You 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
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • 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
06016173
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 December 2006 (19 years old)
Registered office
Paternoster House, 4th Floor, 65 St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AB, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of other holding companies not elsewhere classified (SIC 64209)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Leslie Paster Director Jun 1965 28 Apr 2017 6 other companies
Travis Dean Lenkner Director Nov 1979 25 Jun 2026 2 other companies
Andrew David Evan Woodman Director Oct 1984 25 Jun 2026 4 other companies
HIGHVERN FUND SERVICES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 3 Aug 2023 –

Other companies run by these 3 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
9
still active
9
run together
3

In the full report: all 9 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 3 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 3 companies these 3 directors run together
  • All 20 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Burford Capital (UK)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (49)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Burford Capital Holdings (UK) Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

21 January 2013

  • Changed its registered name from "FirstAssist Legal Expenses Insurance Ltd"

FCA register

2009

3 August 2009

  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

21 April 2009

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

2006

1 December 2006

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 49 events

  • All 49 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 38
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Firms connected to Burford Capital (UK)

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Burford Capital (UK). A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms
5
share its postcode
5

In the full report: all 5 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (5)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 9 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
  • All 49 events in its history
  • 5 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Burford Capital (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Burford Capital (UK) Limited (FRN 498099) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since August 2009 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Burford Capital (UK)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 3530 2000 and the website burfordcapital.co.uk for Burford Capital (UK). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Burford Capital (UK) a scam or clone?
Burford Capital (UK) 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 Burford Capital (UK)?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Burford Capital (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Burford Capital (UK)?
Burford Capital (UK) is owned by Burford Capital Holdings (UK) Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Burford Capital (UK)?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Burford Capital (UK): Leslie Paster, Travis Dean Lenkner and Andrew David Evan Woodman.
How long has Burford Capital (UK) been in business?
The company was formed on 1 December 2006, and has held its current FCA authorisation since August 2009.
Does Burford Capital (UK) use any other names?
It has previously used 2 other names: FirstAssist Legal Expenses Insurance Ltd and FirstAssist Legal Protection.

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