Nicholas Plant Trading As William Lewis Financial Group
What this means for you
Because Nicholas Plant Trading As William Lewis Financial Group 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
Nicholas Plant, trading under the name William Lewis Financial Group (FRN 133577), has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme as of 6 December 1995. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available records, limiting clarity on which services were provided to customers. Former clients may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the products held at the time of default.
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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.