Central Paralegals seem to be a player in a larger, more concerning network targeting vulnerable timeshare owners through persistent and unsolicited cold calls. This deceptive operation preys on individuals who are often unaware of their legal rights or options. Despite appearing to offer legal assistance, the company’s tactics raise serious questions about their business practices, including misleading claims and a lack of transparency.
Consumer reports indicate that at least two entities—Garrod Associates and Solved IT Services—have been contacting timeshare owners directly, allegedly on behalf of Central Paralegals.
The aggressive cold calling methods used by these companies not only breach consumer privacy regulations but also exploit the fears of timeshare owners, urging them to make rushed decisions without proper legal counsel. As investigations unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that this network is part of a broader pattern of fraudulent activity designed to scam hard-earned money from unsuspecting consumers.
If the initial contact was unsolicited—such as an unexpected phone call, email, or text message—this raises serious concerns regarding the lawful acquisition and use of personal data.
Unsolicited communications of this nature are likely to constitute a breach of data protection regulations. It is strongly recommended that such incidents be reported to the relevant national data protection authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
There is a significant risk that rogue operators not only misuse personal data but may also sell it on to criminal networks, including fraudsters.
What we know about Central Paralegals
The following details uncovered from Central Paralegals’ website and company filings offer insight into the structure and potential concerns surrounding the business.
Contact information (as provided on their website)
Business Address: Regent Place, Birmingham, B1 3NJ, United Kingdom
Phone Number: 01212 746577
Email Address: info@Central Paralegals Limited (this is clearly nonfunctional)
Although the website suggests in-person visits are possible, the lack of a full business address raises questions about how such visits could take place.
Registered company
Central Paralegals Ltd is a UK-registered company, with the following registration details.
Registered Name: Central Paralegals Ltd
Companies House Number: 15474859
Registered Address: Office 1 Izabella House, 24-26 Regent Place, Birmingham, England, B1 3NJ
Incorporated: 9 February 2024
Nature of Business: 70229 – Management consultancy activities other than financial management
Directors: Marcus Anthony Harrison, Darren Peter Deeming
This information is available on the Companies House website here https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15474859
It is crucial to note that Izabella House operates as a virtual office provider, meaning Central Paralegals are unlikely to be present at this location if you visit without prior notice https://birminghamvirtualoffice.co.uk/regents-place/
The website
Website: https://centralparalegals.co.uk/
Domain Registration: 13/02/24
Several questionable testimonials appear on the website, including a 5-star review from ‘Anonymous’ dated 04/02/24, which warrants closer examination.
If this testimonial is to be taken at face value, ‘Anonymous’ claims to have been paying for a service from a business that had yet to be registered with Companies House and lacked an operational website at the time.
Additionally, there is a review from ‘Michael D.’ dated 19/02/24, just days after the company was incorporated and the website went live, raising further questions about the authenticity of these testimonials.
The directors
The directors of Central Paralegals Ltd have links to other businesses operating within the timeshare claims sector.
Darren Peter Deeming is a director of Gilmour Yorke Ltd and was a director of Barrington Thomas Ltd https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/fT7R-_U0MDJQXBdtFPJ5aAyVpNA/appointments
Marcus Anthony Harrison is a director of Barrington Thomas Ltd https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/dDr5QDpGGJoiv0xGabEU0Doe6wk/appointments
Linked businesses
Gilmour Yorke Ltd
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15467127
If the name Gilmour Yorke rings a bell, it’s because they have also been cold calling. Their website previously displayed the following contact information.
Clay Ford Advisory
During our review of the now-defunct Gilmour Yorke website in February 2024, we found that the listed phone number had also appeared on the website of another notorious cold caller, Clay Ford Advisory, which was known for targeting timeshare owners in 2023.
Much of the content on the Clay Ford website mirrored that of several other dubious timeshare claims companies—Jarvis Hamilton, TMT Consulting, Bateman Hancock, Spencer Beaumont, Webster Booth, and Unique Financial Solutions—indicating a pattern of connections to known scammers from previous years.
Barrington Thomas Ltd
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15484221
As previously mentioned, they share directors with Central Paralegals.
Garrod Associates
This ‘company’ is not registered in the UK and has been deceiving timeshare owners with disinformation for some time now. They exploit people’s fears by falsely claiming that they haven’t exited their timeshares, and that timeshare companies will chase them for unpaid maintenance fees. These tactics are designed to intimidate and manipulate vulnerable individuals into falling for their scam.
Solved IT Services Ltd
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15030951
They are known for their prolific and relentless cold calling.
Their website describes them as a ‘digital marketing agency’, claiming expertise in ‘designing cutting-edge websites, developing custom software applications, and implementing digital marketing strategies’. However, the domain was only registered in September 2024, raising questions about the credibility of their claims to have designed 100+ websites and amassed over 12 years of experience. If these claims are accurate, they would not apply to this company or website.
Additionally, while Solved IT Services asserts specialisation in outsourced telesales, digital marketing, email marketing, search engine optimisation, and branding project development, there is no mention of timeshare or legal services anywhere on their website.
Warning
None of these businesses are regulated by the FCA as claims management companies. As such, they should not be providing claims management services.
We strongly advise consumers against paying upfront fees for timeshare-related legal services without first obtaining a comprehensive viability report from a qualified lawyer. This report should be thoroughly evaluated before making any decisions.
Consumers have the right to request a viability report from any claims business—ensure it is prepared by a verified, qualified legal practitioner. This is a critical step in verifying their legitimacy. KwikChex is available to assist in evaluating any responses.
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