Paul Freeman & Co. Limited
What this means for you
Because Paul Freeman & Co. 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
Paul Freeman & Co. Limited (FRN 146765) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 21 February 2005. The firm's specific product types are not recorded in available data, limiting clarity on the scope of its regulated activities. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the financial products involved: £85,000 for investments, mortgages, or deposits, or 90 per cent of loss for insurance claims without a monetary cap.
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.