Reasons for Default and Client Compensation Claims
The FSCS is investigating claims against LLP Services Ltd, primarily concerning unsuitable pension transfer advice and mis-sold investment products. Many clients report being advised to transfer their retirement savings into schemes that did not match their risk appetite or financial goals, leading to long-term financial damage.
The firm’s default status means it is unable to meet its obligations, and the FSCS is now processing claims to offer redress where appropriate.
Trading Styles
LLP Services Ltd primarily operated under its registered company name. No additional trading styles are currently listed.
| Trading Name | Date Range |
|---|---|
| LLP Services Ltd | Primary name |
Why can you claim for compensation or redress against LLP Services Ltd?
The company is no longer trading and has been declared in default by the FSCS. If you were mis-sold a pension or received poor financial advice from this firm, you may be able to claim compensation, even if the advice was given years ago.
Background
- Companies House Incorporation Date: 12 November 2003
- FCA Authorisation Date: 20 November 2003
- FCA Firm Reference Number: 456121
- Current Status: In liquidation and declared in default
- Typical Complaints: Mis-sold pensions and unsuitable financial advice
Who was involved?
According to the FCA Register, individuals involved in regulated activities at LLP Services Ltd include:
- James Anthony Paul Garstang
Other advisers may also have worked under the firm’s regulatory permissions.
Appointed Representatives and Agents
There are no publicly listed appointed representatives associated with LLP Services Ltd. If your advice came through an adviser linked to the firm, we can verify whether your claim qualifies under their regulatory responsibility.
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NB: Information for this page was gathered on 07/05/2025 from the FSCS, FCA Register, and Companies House, and is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of that date.
Company background (public record)
The company was incorporated at Companies House on 9 September 2003 under company number 04893235. Its status at Companies House is recorded as dissolved.
Registered office: Griffins Tavistock House South, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LG.
Nature of business (SIC): 64999.
Company timeline (public record)
Key dated events for this firm, drawn from public records. Each entry shows its source.
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 09 Sep 2003 | Company incorporated | Companies House |
| 09 Sep 2003 | John Edward Antony Rawicz-szczerbo appointed secretary | Companies House |
| 09 Sep 2003 | John Edward Antony Rawicz-szczerbo appointed director | Companies House |
| 09 Sep 2003 | Chettleburghs Secretarial Ltd appointed corporate-nominee-secretary | Companies House |
| 09 Sep 2003 | Chettleburghs Secretarial Ltd resigned as corporate-nominee-secretary | Companies House |
| 09 Sep 2003 | Peter Robert Miller appointed director | Companies House |
| 09 Sep 2003 | Chettleburgh's Limited appointed corporate-nominee-director | Companies House |
| 09 Sep 2003 | Chettleburgh's Limited resigned as corporate-nominee-director | Companies House |
| 16 Mar 2004 | Peter Robert Miller approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 16 Mar 2004 | Michael David Chandler approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 16 Mar 2004 | John Edward Antony Rawicz-Szczerbo approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 13 Aug 2015 | Homes In Romania (UK) Limited ceased as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 13 Oct 2015 | Campbell Montague Wealth Limited appointed as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 13 Oct 2015 | Cornerstone Bespoke appointed as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 21 Jun 2016 | David Warren Hannah resigned as director | Companies House |
| 31 Oct 2016 | Campbell Montague Wealth Limited ceased as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 05 Dec 2016 | Bespoke Pension Management (London) LLP ceased as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 05 Dec 2016 | Cornerstone Bespoke ceased as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 05 Dec 2016 | Eaton Investment Management Ltd ceased as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 05 Dec 2016 | Greenhouse Media Investment Limited ceased as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 15 Dec 2016 | Bespoke Capital Management LLP ceased as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 15 Dec 2016 | Carpaurum LLP ceased as appointed representative | FCA Register |
| 21 Dec 2016 | Company wound up (creditors’ voluntary liquidation) | Companies House |
| 21 Dec 2016 | Insolvency practitioner appointed: Adam Harris | Companies House |
| 21 Dec 2016 | Insolvency practitioner appointed: Kevin Ashley Goldfarb | Companies House |
| 03 Nov 2017 | FCA status recorded as: No longer authorised | FCA Register |
| 24 Apr 2020 | Company dissolved (creditors’ voluntary liquidation) | Companies House |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Declared in default by the FSCS | FSCS |
Focused on the firm’s early history and the events leading up to and following its failure. 26 routine entries from its active years are omitted.
Who was involved?
The following individuals are listed on public records in connection with the firm. These are matters of public record only and their inclusion does not imply any wrongdoing by any named person.
- Paul Simon Gildersleeves. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (01/12/2011 to 06/09/2016) at the firm.
- David Megginson. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (04/08/2008 to 05/12/2016) at the firm.
- Robert Austin Guest. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF1 Director (10/12/2007 to 03/11/2017), CF2 Non Executive Director (18/08/2005 to 10/12/2007), CF11 Money Laundering Reporting (26/07/2013 to 15/12/2016), CF10 Compliance Oversight (10/12/2007 to 15/12/2016) at the firm.
- Peter Robert Miller. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF11 Money Laundering Reporting (16/03/2004 to 01/06/2013), CF30 Customer (01/11/2007 to 09/07/2013), CF4 Partner (AR) (01/11/2004 to 09/07/2013), CF1 Director (16/03/2004 to 09/07/2013) at the firm.
- David John Archer. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (23/07/2015 to 05/12/2016) at the firm.
- Michael David Chandler. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (01/11/2007 to 10/03/2014), CF22 Investment Adviser (Trainee) (16/03/2004 to 22/07/2005), CF21 Investment Adviser (08/08/2005 to 31/10/2007) at the firm.
- Stephen Paul Lundy. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (08/02/2012 to 05/12/2016) at the firm.
- Manfred Christian Joachim Dietrich Schraepler. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (15/08/2011 to 07/10/2013) at the firm.
- Roger Hamilton Bruce. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF2 Non Executive Director (26/03/2009 to 14/05/2015) at the firm.
- Stephen Francis Wilding. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (03/06/2013 to 15/12/2016) at the firm.
Appointed Representatives and Agents
While it was authorised, the firm acted as principal for the following appointed representatives. An appointed representative carries on regulated business under the responsibility of its principal, so their conduct can be relevant to a claim.
| Appointed representative | Reference | Effective from | Ended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke Capital Management LLP | FRN 400031 | 05/04/2004 | 15/12/2016 |
| Bespoke Pension Management (London) LLP | FRN 552272 | 27/05/2011 | 05/12/2016 |
| Blue Flag Property Services Ltd | FRN 485808 | 07/07/2008 | 05/08/2009 |
| Campbell Montague Wealth Limited | FRN 720246 | 13/10/2015 | 31/10/2016 |
| Carpaurum LLP | FRN 486788 | 29/07/2008 | 15/12/2016 |
| Cornerstone Bespoke | FRN 720247 | 13/10/2015 | 05/12/2016 |
| Eaton Investment Management Ltd | FRN 496096 | 09/02/2009 | 05/12/2016 |
| Greenhouse Media Investment Limited | FRN 601806 | 29/05/2013 | 05/12/2016 |
| Herald Trust Company Limited | FRN 565489 | 29/09/2011 | 10/01/2013 |
| Homes In Romania (UK) Limited | FRN 467456 | 02/05/2007 | 13/08/2015 |
Review page sources: FCA Register (FRN 229382) · Companies House (04893235) · FSCS. Public records, provided for transparency.
