My IFA was West Midlands-based and has lost FCA authorisation — what now?

You may be able to claim from the FSCS up to £85,000 once the firm is formally declared in default. We prepare and submit the application on your behalf.

I transferred a Cadbury or British Leyland pension — is it too late?

Not necessarily. The Section 14A 'date of knowledge' rule may still apply. Get a free assessment before assuming the deadline has passed.

Do you work with Birmingham accountants and IFAs on referrals?

Yes. We regularly accept referrals from Midlands professional advisers whose clients have concerns about historic advice.

Financial Mis-Selling Solicitors in Birmingham

Pension and investment mis-selling across the West Midlands

Birmingham is the UK's second largest city and the economic heart of the West Midlands — and it has been significantly affected by pension and investment mis-selling. The city's large manufacturing and engineering workforce, employed across automotive, metal, and logistics sectors, accumulated substantial defined benefit pension entitlements through employers including British Leyland, Cadbury, and major local authority schemes. Many were targeted by advisers encouraging DB-to-SIPP transfers in the 2010–2020 period.

Targeted communities and defaulted advisers

The FCA has noted that specific communities across the West Midlands were disproportionately targeted by firms promoting high-return unregulated SIPP investments. Several Midlands-based IFA firms subsequently lost their FCA authorisation, leaving clients with FSCS claims. If your adviser is no longer FCA-registered, the FSCS may pay up to £85,000 — we manage the application for you.

Wealth management and portfolio claims

Birmingham's professional and business community has also generated wealth management and portfolio mis-selling claims. Clients placed into unsuitable investments by West Midlands discretionary managers are a growing part of our caseload.

Areas we serve

Birmingham Wolverhampton Coventry Solihull Walsall Dudley Sandwell Sutton Coldfield Tamworth Lichfield

Why choose Edward & Amaury Solicitors

SRA-regulated solicitors

SRA No. 800525 — higher protection than a claims management company.

Specialists, not generalists

Financial mis-selling is what we do. SIPP, DB pension, wealth management, mini-bond and APP fraud claims.

UK-wide, remote-first

Consultations by phone or video call — no travel required, same-day response.

No Win No Fee

Nothing upfront, nothing if we lose. FCA fee cap applies (PS21/18).

Before you claim — free guides