General Atlantic (UK) LLP: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 12 years
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 2014

Website, phone number and address

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Website

generalatlantic.com (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

020 7484 3200
Address

23 Savile Row, London, W1S 2ET, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When generalatlantic.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 020 7484 3200 is
Who else gives the postcode W1S 2ET

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.

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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
Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

FCA disciplinary action

Companies House record

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

Company number: OC390397 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Limited liability partnership
Incorporated: 16 January 2014 (12 years old)
Registered office: 23 Savile Row, London, W1S 2ET, United Kingdom

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Gabriel Pierre Caillaux	LLP designated member	Jul 1976	1 May 2014	5 other companies
Christopher John Caulkin	LLP member	Dec 1980	6 Apr 2023	4 other companies
Melis Kahya Akar	LLP member	Oct 1982	6 Apr 2023	None
Albert Smith	LLP member	Aug 1965	14 Jun 2023	None
Caroline Mckim Burkin	LLP member	Dec 1986	6 Apr 2024	2 other companies
Reihanne Sara Verdi	LLP member	Aug 1984	13 Jan 2025	None
GENERAL ATLANTIC LIMITED	Corporate LLP designated member	Not published	16 Jan 2014	1 other company

Other companies run by these 7 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: 12
closed down: 2
still active: 10

In the full report: all 12 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 7 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
All 10 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

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

Key events (5) All events (19)

2016

6 April 2016

General Atlantic Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2014

1 May 2014

Regulated by the FCA from this date
FCA imposed a requirement (Firm to abide by a Deed Poll)
Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register · Companies House

16 January 2014

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 19 events

All 19 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 12

Firms connected to General Atlantic (UK)

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

connected firms: 2
share its postcode: 2

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

How each is linked: the same postcode (2)
Who links each one: the named directors, with dates

Firms like General Atlantic (UK)

Other firms of the same type (financial adviser), nearest first.

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12 other companies its directors have run, named
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All 19 events in its history
2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is General Atlantic (UK) LLP FCA authorised?

Yes, General Atlantic (UK) LLP (FRN 615488) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since May 2014 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is General Atlantic (UK)’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7484 3200 and the website generalatlantic.com for General Atlantic (UK). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is General Atlantic (UK) a scam or clone?

General Atlantic (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 General Atlantic (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 General Atlantic (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns General Atlantic (UK)?

Companies House lists one person with significant control of General Atlantic (UK): General Atlantic Limited (75–100% of surplus assets).

Who runs General Atlantic (UK)?

Companies House lists 7 directors of General Atlantic (UK): Gabriel Pierre Caillaux, Christopher John Caulkin, Melis Kahya Akar, Albert Smith, Caroline McKim Burkin, Reihanne Sara Verdi and 1 more.

How long has General Atlantic (UK) been in business?

The company was formed on 16 January 2014, and has held its current FCA authorisation since May 2014.