FSCS in-default register

Harry Hewitt, Esq

Declared in default14 May 1999FRN 131309

What this means for you

Because Harry Hewitt, Esq 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

Harry Hewitt, Esq (FRN 131309) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 14 May 1999. The firm's regulatory product classification was not specified in available records. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the absence of recorded product types prevents determination of applicable compensation limits.

Products this firm wrote

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How to claim

  1. Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
  2. Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
  3. Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
  4. Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
  5. The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.