A W Lucas & Company Limited
What this means for you
Because A W Lucas & Company Limited has been declared in default, you can't complain via the Financial Ombudsman Service in the normal way. Instead, eligible customers can apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for compensation.
Background
A W Lucas & Company Limited (FRN 131492) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 28 September 2010. The firm's specific product types are not recorded in available data, limiting clarity on the precise scope of services offered. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limit depends on the product category involved; however, without confirmed product classification, the specific compensation ceiling cannot be determined.
Products this firm wrote
How to claim
- Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
- Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
- Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
- Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
- The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.