WGL Altrincham — FSCS Claims & Compensation (FRN 118229)
Full legal name: WGL Altrincham Ltd, formerly Whitehead Group Ltd, Whitehead & Partners Ltd, Viewlane Ltd trading as Priestley & Partners, Whitehead & Partners
WGL Altrincham Ltd, formerly Whitehead Group Ltd, Whitehead & Partners Ltd, Viewlane Ltd trading as Priestley & Partners, Whitehead & Partners (FRN 118229) was failed and declared in default by the FSCS on 21 February 2023. If you were advised by WGL Altrincham and lost money, you may be able to claim compensation of up to £85,000 from the FSCS. Eligibility depends on your circumstances — a free check takes under a minute.
WGL Altrincham Ltd, formerly Whitehead Group Ltd, Whitehead & Partners Ltd, Viewlane Ltd trading as Priestley & Partners, Whitehead & Partners appears on the FSCS failed-firms register. It was failed and declared in default on 21 February 2023, in the Pensions category.
WGL Altrincham Ltd, formerly Whitehead Group Ltd, Whitehead & Partners Ltd, Viewlane Ltd trading as Priestley & Partners, Whitehead & Partners has also been known as, or traded as: Whitehead Group Ltd, Whitehead & Partners Ltd, Viewlane Ltd, Priestley & Partners, Whitehead & Partners. If you dealt with any of those names, the same claim routes may apply.
What this means for you
If WGL Altrincham advised you on a pension — for example transferring a workplace, personal or final-salary pension, or moving it into a SIPP — and the advice was unsuitable for you, you may have a claim. Where the firm has failed, eligible losses can be claimed from the FSCS up to £85,000 per person.
Your options
- FSCS — where WGL Altrincham has failed, you may claim eligible losses up to £85,000 per person, per firm (the FSCS limit is £85,000 for firms that failed from 1 April 2019, £50,000 for 2010–2019 and £48,000 before that). You can claim free at fscs.org.uk without using a solicitor.
- A representative — specialist firms can gather the evidence and handle the claim for you, typically on a No Win, No Fee basis.
- Check your time limit — deadlines vary by route. See our guide to time limits for mis-selling claims, and how compensation is calculated.
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Is WGL Altrincham Ltd, formerly Whitehead Group Ltd, Whitehead & Partners Ltd, Viewlane Ltd trading as Priestley & Partners, Whitehead & Partners still trading?
WGL Altrincham Ltd, formerly Whitehead Group Ltd, Whitehead & Partners Ltd, Viewlane Ltd trading as Priestley & Partners, Whitehead & Partners (FRN 118229) appears on the FSCS failed-firms register and was failed and declared in default on 21 February 2023. You should always check the current position on the FCA Register and the FSCS website.
How do I claim against WGL Altrincham?
You can claim directly and free of charge through the FSCS at fscs.org.uk, or instruct a representative to handle it for you. Either way, a free initial check can confirm whether you may be eligible.
How much could I claim for WGL Altrincham?
Where eligible, the FSCS pays up to £85,000 per person for WGL Altrincham. The actual amount depends on your assessed loss and your individual circumstances.
Other pension firms on the FSCS list around the same time
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- Optimise Wealth ManagementDeclared in default 24 February 2023 · FRN 812526
- FP ConsultingDeclared in default 24 February 2023 · FRN 195084
- Corporate Benefits ConsultingDeclared in default 22 February 2023 · FRN 516965
- Bailey Richards Wealth ManagementDeclared in default 22 February 2023 · FRN 583487
- Alexander Sloan Financial PlanningDeclared in default 15 February 2023 · FRN 190674
This page is for information only and is not affiliated with the FSCS. You can complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service or claim from the FSCS for free without using a solicitor. Compensation depends on your individual circumstances. This website does not constitute legal advice.