William Blair International, Ltd

Reference number: 189068

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 4 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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  • When williamblair.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7868 4440 is
  • Whether EC2N 4BQ is a shared office: 71 other firms give it
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Other names (2)

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

  • William Blair Trading name
  • William Blair International Limited Former name

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 (6)
  • 01959 580771
  • 020 3129 4776
  • 020 3826 6654
  • 020 3866 6815
  • 020 3866 6817
  • 0800 011 2681
Fake email addresses (5)
  • adam.wh@chronovalor.com
  • info@wbwealthgroup.com
  • james.be@chronovalor.com
  • support@chronovalor.com
  • tony.m@chronovalor.com
Fake websites (4)
  • chronovalor.co
  • chronovalor.com
  • hybridpairs.com
  • wbwealthgroup.com
The 4 FCA warnings these came from

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

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 (6 permissions)
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • 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 number
03619027
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 August 1998 (28 years old)
Registered office
22 Bishopsgate, 47th Floor, London, EC2N 4BQ, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Brent Walker Gledhill Director Jul 1969 4 Aug 2016 None
Thomas Ross Director May 1968 3 Mar 2017 1 other company
Cissie Citardi Director Jun 1975 15 Jan 2022 None
Michael Trimberger Director Nov 1972 1 Jul 2023 None
Stewart Licudi Director Jul 1970 1 Jan 2025 None
Simon Johnstone Director Oct 1974 1 Apr 2025 None
Cissie Citardi Secretary Not published 29 Aug 2023 –

Other companies run by these 6 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 6 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 28 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

William Blair International,’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (10) All events (68)

2025

5 February 2025

  • Changed its registered name from "William Blair International Limited"

FCA register

2019

1 February 2019

  • FCA imposed a requirement (May control but not hold client money)

FCA register

2016

20 August 2016

  • William Blair & Company LLC took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

6 April 2016

  • William Blair & Company, L.L.C. took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2012

27 June 2012

  • FCA warned the public about a scam impersonating this firm

FCA warning list

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

1999

1 April 1999

  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

1998

20 August 1998

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 68 events

  • All 68 events in its history (10 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 50
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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
  • All 68 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is William Blair International, Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, William Blair International, Ltd (FRN 189068) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as an investment or fund manager. The FCA has placed a limit on what it may do.
What is William Blair International,’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7868 4440 and the website williamblair.com for William Blair International,. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is William Blair International, a scam or clone?
Scammers have impersonated William Blair International,: the FCA has published 4 warnings about fake versions of it, using contact details that are not the firm's. Only trust the details the FCA register gives for William Blair International,, shown on this page.
Is my money safe with William Blair International,?
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 William Blair International, to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns William Blair International,?
William Blair International, is owned by William Blair & Company LLC, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes, can appoint and remove the board, significant influence or control and held through a firm, since 20 August 2016.
Who runs William Blair International,?
Companies House lists 6 directors of William Blair International,: Brent Walker Gledhill, Thomas Ross, Cissie Citardi, Michael Trimberger, Stewart Licudi and Simon Johnstone.
How long has William Blair International, been in business?
The company was formed on 20 August 1998, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does William Blair International, use any other names?
It trades as William Blair. It has previously used the name William Blair International Limited.

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