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Topbrief Limited

04293932

active
PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

5TH FLOOR, LONDON, EC4A 1JQ
Incorporated 26/09/2001

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

69101
Barristers at law

Officers

Mr Paul Bernard Lazarus

secretary · Since 20/09/2021

Tyrone Gregory Smith

director · Since 01/07/2023

BARRISTER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mrs Nicola St Louis

director · Since 01/07/2023

BARRISTER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Jeremy Dein

Ceased 01/07/2023

Mr George Anthony Carter-Stephenson

Ceased 01/07/2023

Mr Paul Mendelle

Ceased 01/07/2023

Tyrone Smith

Ceased 01/07/2023

Nicola St Louis

Ceased 01/07/2023

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 07/01/2021Registered 08/01/2021
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC

Created 30/09/2002Registered 01/10/2002Satisfied 07/03/2014

CompanyRankvs 22+ SIC 69101 peers
70

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.49× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£491k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.0M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£684k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.1M

Current Liabilities

£1.4M

Fixed Assets

£293k

Debtors

£29k

9avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£28k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£977k
Signed by Mrs Nicola St Louis 23 September 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.49-£46k
20231.45-£246k
20221.89-£112k
20211.89+£82k
20201.69+£104k
20191.92-£112k
20181.90

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.