Active — UAE Headquartered

Were you advised by Holborn Assets on a UK pension transfer?

One of the largest expat advisers in the UAE. A modelled pipeline exceeding £1 billion. Route 4 civil litigation is the primary uncapped route.

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£50,000 Claim band from
10/10 Opportunity score
International / Expat Segment
Route 4 Primary route
Firm Assessment

● Dubai-Headquartered | £1bn+ Modelled Pipeline | UAE / Asia / Europe | Active Firm

What happened

Holborn Assets is a major Dubai-headquartered firm that has advised a large number of UK expats on pension transfers into QROPS and SIPP structures. The firm is still trading.

Route 4 civil litigation is the primary route, anchored on Fletcher [2024]. Route 2 FOS is assessed in parallel where a UK-regulated SIPP operator was used in the transfer chain.

Who this affects

UK nationals in the UAE, Asia, or Europe advised by Holborn Assets on a UK pension transfer, QROPS arrangement, or SIPP investment.

Claim Routes

Which Routes Apply to This Firm

Based on this firm's current regulatory status, the following routes are available. Primary route is listed first.

Route 4

Civil Litigation (Uncapped)

Uncapped civil court recovery where the SIPP operator, pension trustee, or other party bears legal responsibility. Pursued through our SRA-regulated solicitor partner panel. Fully uncapped under SRA Claims Management Fees Rules 2024 (Rule 2.6).

No cap. Civil courts can award the full value of your demonstrable financial loss. Legal basis: Berkeley Burke v FOS [2018], Adams v Carey Pensions (FSMA s.27), Fletcher v Options UK [2024] EWCA Civ 541.
Route 2

Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS)

Independent government-backed adjudication after the firm rejects or fails to respond within 8 weeks. Also available directly where FOS has established jurisdiction over an overseas-linked case.

FOS awards up to £455,000 (advice from 1 April 2019) or £200,000 (advice before 1 April 2019). Both limits rise annually with inflation.
Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Holborn is still trading. Can I still bring a civil claim?
Yes. Route 4 can be brought against any party that owes a legal duty of care — including trading firms.
What is my likely claim value?
For Holborn clients with typical CETVs around £600,000, indicative claim values are in the range of £50,000–£180,000.
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Time Limits on Your Claim

Pension mis-selling claims are subject to strict DISP and Limitation Act time limits. Missing a deadline can permanently bar your right to compensation.

⚠ Do Not Delay

Civil limitation periods apply. Many Holborn transfers occurred between 2012 and 2020 — check our time limits guide for your specific position. View our time limits guide.

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Also Reviewing

Other Firms Under Assessment

Redress Advisory is reviewing pension transfer advice from a range of firms. If your adviser is listed below, a dedicated claim page is available.

Named firms with dedicated pages
Pembrokeshire Mortgage CentreActive Wealth (UK) LtdVintage Investment ServicesCeltic Wealth ManagementTenet GroupLighthouse Financial AdviceSt James's PlaceHolistic Pension Transfer SpecialistsWellington Court Financial ServicesGuinness Mahon Trust CorpPurely Pensions / Purely FinancialBrite Advisory GroupdeVere GroupAES InternationalChase BuchananGuardian Wealth ManagementFiduciary Wealth Management

Important Notice

Redress Advisory Ltd (Company No. 17295681) is a technology platform that provides case assessment and referral services. Redress Advisory is not a claims management company and is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as such. All regulated claims management activity and legal work is carried out exclusively by our Operating SRA Partner (OSP) solicitor firms, each of which is independently authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

You do not need to use Redress Advisory or a solicitor to pursue a pension mis-selling complaint. You can complain directly to the financial firm, escalate to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), or apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) yourself, free of charge. If you instruct a solicitor through our OSP partner panel, their fees will reduce any compensation you receive.

The information on this page is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or regulated advice of any kind. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

FOS: 0800 023 4567  |  FSCS: 0800 678 1100  |  FCA Register: register.fca.org.uk