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Cogent Limited

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St Martin·Professional Service

Part of Fort Group (acquired April 2025)

Acquired by Fort Group in 2025

Story

Founded in 2003 by Nick Ferris and Paul Backhouse, who had previously worked together for over ten years at a major European financial institution building one of the most successful banking, trust and investment groups in the Channel Islands. Acquired by Fort Group in April 2025 as part of Fort's growth strategy.

Cogent Limited is a Guernsey trust and corporate services firm, founded in 2003 by Nicholas Ferris and Paul Backhouse. It holds a GFSC Fiduciary Primary Licence (Ref. 1014332) and provides trust and company administration, wealth management, financial structuring, estate planning, tax planning, succession planning, and asset protection for private individuals, families, and corporate and institutional clients. Acquired by Fort Group in April 2025. —

Specialises in16

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Governance advisory

Corporate governance, policies, and quality-management systems.

From their website

Corporate governance · Non-executive directorships

Transaction services

Transaction processing and support for corporate, trust, and fund structures, including sales and successions.

From their website

Succession planning

Quick facts

Legal form
Limited Company
Established
2003 · 23 years
Coverage
Guernsey Wide
Facilities
Accessible Parking
Industries served
Commercial, Institutional Clients, Private Individuals, Fiduciary, Financial Services, Families
Client focus
Private Client

People9

  • Paul Backhouse — Co-founder
  • Nick Ferris — Co-founder
  • Nicholas P Ferris — Director, Co-founder
  • Paul G Backhouse — Director, Co-founder
  • Abigail Martel — Manager
  • Hazel Dewsnip — Assistant Company & Trust Administrator
  • Emma Backhouse — Company & Trust Administrator
  • Sharon Hughes — Accounting Manager
  • Nikki Smith — Senior Administrator

From their website

Original phrasing from their website — lines covered by a capability above appear within its card.

  • Life insurance and annuities
  • Consultancy services

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 234443
Email
info@cogent.gg
Website
cogent.gg
Address
Old Mill House, Old Mill Road, St Martin, Guernsey GY4 6DB

History1

Recorded rebrand, acquisition, and trading-name events for Cogent Limited.

  • Acquired by Fort Group in 2025

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