Godwin Capital No.8 Investment Loss Claims

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If you lost money through Godwin Capital No.8, Mendelsons may be able to help you assess whether you have a claim against your bank or another party involved in the transaction.

The administrators’ latest update confirms that claims have been issued against directors and associated companies, with the claim valued at approximately £155m. The update also states that UK-based investors may be able to recover their investment via their banks.

If you invested in Godwin Capital No.8, transferred money from a UK bank account, or were encouraged to invest by an adviser, broker, introducer, advert, email or phone call, it is important to get advice as soon as possible.

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What happened with Godwin Capital No.8?

Godwin Capital No.8 entered administration, leaving many investors concerned about whether they will recover the money they invested.

According to the administrators’ update dated 10 June 2026, claims have been issued in the High Court against directors and associated companies. The claim is valued at approximately £155m and relates to alleged mismanagement of Godwin Capital No.8 Ltd.

The administrators have also obtained freezing and proprietary injunctions, meaning the relevant assets are frozen while the claims are progressed or until the Court orders otherwise.

The update also confirms that UK-based investors may be able to recover their investment via their banks. Mendelsons Limited can review what happened and advise whether a claim may be available.

Could you have a Godwin Capital No.8 claim?

You invested in Godwin Capital No.8

You transferred money into the investment and are now concerned about whether you will recover your funds.

You paid from a UK bank account

The administrators’ update states that UK-based investors may be able to recover their investment via their banks.

You were introduced by an adviser or broker

You may have been encouraged to invest by an adviser, broker, introducer, online advert, email, phone call or personal recommendation.

You were told the investment was secure

You may have been told the investment was asset-backed, low risk, carefully managed or otherwise protected.

Your bank did not properly question the payment

In some cases, a bank may have failed to identify warning signs or take proper steps before allowing payments to proceed.

You have been approached by a recovery company

Be cautious if anyone asks for upfront payment or asks you to assign your claim in order to secure a dividend.

How Mendelsons Solicitors Can Help

  • 1

    We review the investment

    We examine how you were introduced to Godwin Capital No.8, what you were told, what documents you received and how payments were made.

  • 2

    We gather evidence

    We help identify the bank records, investment documents, emails, messages and other evidence needed to support your claim.

  • 3

    We assess your bank’s role

    We consider whether your bank should have questioned, delayed or warned you before allowing the payment to go ahead.

  • 4

    We consider recovery routes

    We assess whether a claim may be available against your bank or another party involved in the transaction.

  • 5

    We challenge rejected claims

    If your bank has refused to assist or rejected your claim, we can review that decision and consider whether further action may be appropriate.

The impact of Godwin Capital No.8 losses

Significant financial loss

Investors may have lost savings, pension funds or money intended for their family, retirement or future plans.

Stress and uncertainty

Investment losses can cause anxiety, embarrassment, frustration and uncertainty about whether any money will be recovered.

Risk of recovery scams

Investors who have already lost money may be targeted again by third parties asking for upfront fees or claim assignments.

Protecting your position and reviewing your claim

If you invested in Godwin Capital No.8, you should gather as much evidence as possible before documents, messages or online records become harder to access.

Keep copies of the investment offer, brochures, emails, WhatsApp messages, contracts, account statements, payment confirmations and details of any advisers, brokers, introducers or companies involved.

You should also keep any correspondence from the administrators and any response received from your bank.

The administrators have warned investors to be highly cautious of third parties seeking upfront payment or asking for an assignment of claims in order to secure a dividend in the administration. No such payment or assignment is needed to receive a dividend within the administration.

Mendelsons Limited can review your circumstances, assess whether your bank may have failed to protect you and advise whether a claim may be available.

We offer a free initial assessment and, where appropriate, pursue claims on a no-win, no-fee basis.

Lost money through Godwin Capital No.8?

Keep your investment documents, bank statements and communications. Mendelsons Limited can review your case and advise whether your losses may be recoverable.

Example scenarios we can review

Case 1

You invested in Godwin Capital No.8 and are unsure whether you will recover your money.

Case 2

You were introduced to the investment by an adviser, broker, introducer, advert, email or phone call.

Case 3

You were encouraged to invest further after receiving reassuring updates or information.

Case 4

You have been approached by a third party asking for upfront fees or asking you to assign your claim.

Important Things You Should Know

Questions And Answers

What Is Your Success Rate?

Once we have accepted a case, we have a success rate over 90%.

I Think I've Been Mis-Sold A SIPP, What Can I Do?

Please give us a call for a no obligation chat about how we can help. We here at Mendelsons are specialists at securing compensation for clients who have been mis-sold a Self-Invested Personal Pension in place of an Occupational Pension.

Who Can I Claim Against?

Please see our Claims section for a list of companies Mendelsons has had success against. Feel free to give us a call with any questions.

How Can I Contact You?

You can call us on 0161 492 0000 or feel free to drop by the office at 52 Bury New Road, Prestwich.

Do I Have To Pay Anything Up Front?

We operate under a No Win, No Fee basis, so nothing is paid until we get your desired result.

What About Claims Not Listed?

If you feel you have a case, please give us a ring for a no obligation conversation.

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