Farallon Capital Europe LLP

Reference number: 403306

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 2 warnings naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

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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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When faralloncapital.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7395 7200 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SW3 1AF
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Other names (2)

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

  • Farallon Capital Management LLP Former name: A name it was registered under before.
  • Noonday Asset Management LLP Former name: A name it was registered under before.

Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (2)
  • (510) 340-7281
  • (917) 341-1959
Fake email addresses (2)
  • support@faralloncapital.llc
  • support@faralloninvestments.com
Fake websites (2)
  • faralloncapital.llc
  • faralloninvestments.com
The 2 FCA warnings these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • This firm may handle your money in passing but must not hold it, so payments should go to the product provider, never to a personal account.

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.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
9 August 2004 (22 years old)
Registered office
One, Hooper's Court, London, SW3 1AF, England

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
James Michael Swerkes LLP designated member Mar 1976 31 Mar 2008 None
Philipp Theodor Strepp LLP member Mar 1978 6 Apr 2010 None
Gregory Alexander Lassman LLP designated member Jan 1982 16 Apr 2014 None
Matthew Edward Todd LLP member Jul 1978 7 Apr 2016 None
Remy Jacques Michel Ripoll LLP member Aug 1975 4 Jan 2021 None
Callixte Tillette De Clermont-Tonnerre LLP member Apr 1975 1 Apr 2025 1 other company
Benjamin John Richardson LLP member Dec 1991 1 Dec 2025 None
Simone Loewenthal LLP member Dec 1991 1 Dec 2025 None
Ido Krakowsky LLP member May 1988 1 Dec 2025 None

Other companies run by these 9 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 company
1
still active
1

In the full report: all 1 company, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 9 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 20 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

2026

1 April 2026

  • James Michael Swerkes gained significant control

Companies House

2025

30 June 2025

  • Wissam Charbel stopped being a part-owner

Companies House

2023

1 January 2023

  • Gregory Alexander Lassman gained 50–75% of the votes

Companies House

2022

31 December 2022

  • Lars Erik Bane stopped being a part-owner

Companies House

2021

31 July 2021

  • Nicolas Giauque stopped being a part-owner
  • Wissam Charbel became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2020

15 July 2020

  • FCA warned the public about a scam impersonating this firm

FCA warning list

2016

6 April 2016

  • Lars Erik Bane became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Nicolas Giauque became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2014

27 November 2014

  • Changed its registered name from "Noonday Asset Management LLP"

FCA register

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2004

16 December 2004

  • FCA imposed a requirement (May control but not hold client money)
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

24 November 2004

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

15 November 2004

  • Changed its registered name from "Farallon Capital Management LLP"

FCA register

9 August 2004

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 51 events

  • All 51 events in its history (16 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 29
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Firms connected to Farallon Capital Europe

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

connected firms
4
share its postcode
4

In the full report: all 4 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (4)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Farallon Capital Europe

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In London

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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 51 events in its history
  • 4 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Farallon Capital Europe LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Farallon Capital Europe LLP (FRN 403306) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2004 and works as an investment or fund manager. The FCA has placed a limit on what it may do.
What is Farallon Capital Europe’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7395 7200 and the website faralloncapital.com for Farallon Capital Europe. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Farallon Capital Europe a scam or clone?
Scammers have impersonated Farallon Capital Europe: the FCA has published 2 warnings about fake versions of it, using contact details that are not the firm's. Only trust the details the FCA register gives for Farallon Capital Europe, shown on this page.
Is my money safe with Farallon Capital 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 Farallon Capital Europe to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Farallon Capital Europe?
Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Farallon Capital Europe: Mr Gregory Alexander Lassman (50–75% of votes) and James Michael Swerkes (can appoint and remove the board). Before that, it was controlled by Mr Nicolas Giauque, Mr Lars Erik Bane and Mr Wissam Charbel.
Who runs Farallon Capital Europe?
Companies House lists 9 directors of Farallon Capital Europe: James Michael Swerkes, Philipp Theodor Strepp, Gregory Alexander Lassman, Matthew Edward Todd, Remy Jacques Michel Ripoll, Callixte Tillette De Clermont-Tonnerre and 3 more.
How long has Farallon Capital Europe been in business?
The company was formed on 9 August 2004, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2004.
Does Farallon Capital Europe use any other names?
It has previously used 2 other names: Farallon Capital Management LLP and Noonday Asset Management LLP.

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