Lawshield UK Limited

Reference number: 306793

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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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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When lawshield.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0333 043 3797 is
  • Who else gives the postcode WA1 1RU
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Other names (11)

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

  • Bentley Insurance Brokers Trading name
  • Carbon Insurance Brokers Trading name
  • Porsche Insurance Brokers Trading name
  • ProSports Insurance Services Trading name
  • Velosure Trading name
  • LawShield Former trading name
  • LawShield Corporate Former trading name
  • LawShield Direct Former trading name
  • Lawshield Fleet Management Services Former trading name
  • Saveonyourinsurance.co.uk Former trading name
  • Why pay more Former trading name

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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Lend or arrange credit · Hire out goods to consumers No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
  • 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
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement
  • 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
03360532
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
25 April 1997 (29 years old)
Registered office
Lawshield House, 850 Ibis Court, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1RL
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Kenneth Louis Specter Director Jan 1955 22 Apr 2004 8 other companies

Other companies run by its director

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other companies
8
still active
8

In the full report: all 8 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of its director sits on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 4 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Lawshield UK’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (32)

2016

30 June 2016

  • Kenneth Louis Specter took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1997

25 April 1997

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 32 events

  • All 32 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 5
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Firms like Lawshield UK

Other firms of the same type (insurance broker), nearest first.

In Warrington

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  • 8 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 32 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Lawshield UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Lawshield UK Limited (FRN 306793) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Lawshield UK’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0333 043 3797 and the website lawshield.co.uk for Lawshield UK. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Lawshield UK a scam or clone?
Lawshield 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 Lawshield UK?
It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Lawshield UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Lawshield UK?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Lawshield UK: Mr Kenneth Louis Specter (75–100% of shares).
Who runs Lawshield UK?
Companies House lists one director of Lawshield UK: Kenneth Louis Specter.
How long has Lawshield UK been in business?
The company was formed on 25 April 1997, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Lawshield UK use any other names?
It trades as Bentley Insurance Brokers, Carbon Insurance Brokers, Porsche Insurance Brokers, ProSports Insurance Services and Velosure. It has previously used 6 other names, including LawShield, LawShield Corporate and LawShield Direct.

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