Crestline Europe, LLP: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 9 years
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 2015

Website, phone number and address

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No website on the FCA register
Phone number

020 7747 2152
Address

Crestline Europe LLP, 63 St. James's Street, London, Westminster, SW1A 1LY, United Kingdom

In the full report: 2 background checks

What kind of line 020 7747 2152 is
Who else gives the postcode SW1A 1LY

Other names (1)

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

Crestline Management OFE Former trading name: A name it used to trade under.

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.
Complaints Ombudsman, free
You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Show FCA detail (5 permissions)

Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
Dealing in investments as agent
Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
Managing 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: OC400638 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Limited liability partnership
Incorporated: 2 July 2015 (11 years old)
Registered office: C/O Cogency Global (Uk) Limited 6 Lloyds Avenue, Unit 4cl, London, EC3N 3AX, England

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Michael Bewick Guy	LLP designated member	Mar 1967	2 Jul 2015	8 other companies
Andrey Panna	LLP member	May 1975	8 Jul 2015	6 other companies
Sanjeev Sarkar	LLP member	Jan 1974	8 Jul 2015	1 other company
CRESTLINE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (UK) LTD	Corporate LLP designated member	Not published	2 Jul 2015	None

Other companies run by these 4 directors

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other companies: 13
still active: 12
went insolvent: 1

In the full report: all 13 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 4 directors sit on each board, and since when
The one that went into liquidation or administration
The 2 companies these 4 directors run together

Key dates in its history

Crestline Europe,’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (14)

2026

24 February 2026

Changed its registered name from "Crestline Europe LLP"

FCA register

2017

5 January 2017

Regulated by the FCA from this date
Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

Crestline Management Services (UK) Limited became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)
Michael Bewick Guy gained significant control

Companies House

2015

2 July 2015

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 14 events

All 14 events in its history (6 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 3

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Crestline Europe, LLP FCA authorised?

Yes, Crestline Europe, LLP (FRN 755022) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2017 and works as an investment or fund manager. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Crestline Europe,’s phone number?

The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7747 2152 for Crestline Europe,. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Crestline Europe, a scam or clone?

Crestline 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 Crestline Europe,?

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 Crestline Europe, to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Crestline Europe,?

Crestline Europe, is owned by Crestline Management Services (UK) Limited, which holds 50–75% of votes and 50–75% of surplus assets, since 6 April 2016.

Who runs Crestline Europe,?

Companies House lists 4 directors of Crestline Europe,: Michael Bewick Guy, Andrey Panna, Sanjeev Sarkar and Crestline Management Services (UK) Ltd.

How long has Crestline Europe, been in business?

The company was formed on 2 July 2015, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2017.

Does Crestline Europe, use any other names?

It has previously used the name Crestline Management OFE.