Hornbuckle Mitchell SIPP was acquired by and rebranded to Options UK Personal Pensions. If you held a Hornbuckle Mitchell SIPP that was transferred into the Options UK book, your claim runs against Options UK — which is in FSCS default.
Start your free assessment →Hornbuckle Mitchell was a SIPP operator that was acquired by and rebranded as Options UK Personal Pensions LLP (formerly Carey Pensions UK). The Hornbuckle Mitchell client book was integrated into the Options UK SIPP structure.
Options UK is now in FSCS default and is the subject of the landmark Adams v Options UK [2021] and Fletcher v Options UK [2024] Court of Appeal decisions. Former Hornbuckle Mitchell clients whose SIPPs transitioned to Options UK should treat their claim as an Options UK claim.
Options UK is in FSCS default. Former Hornbuckle Mitchell clients should submit FSCS claims against Options UK.
Up to £85,000Where the original Hornbuckle Mitchell introducer was unregulated, FSMA s.27 provides the full uncapped civil court remedy.
UncappedThe FSCS route for Options UK (formerly Hornbuckle Mitchell) is open. The FOS clock runs from the original transfer date. Act immediately. See redressadvisory.com/time-limits for the full limitation framework.
Yes. Hornbuckle Mitchell was rebranded to Options UK Personal Pensions. The same legal entity that is now in FSCS default administered your SIPP under the Hornbuckle Mitchell name.
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