Alerts

Warning: Facebook page misusing the name of Newman Law LLP

18 January 2022

An active Facebook page is misusing the name and details of Newman Law LLP.

What is the scam?

A Facebook page is operating misusing the name of Newman Law LLP. The page seen by the SRA is referred to as 'England Emmigration' and provides a contact number of '07903 238295' and website address of 'http://England.emmi.io.uk'. The page also gives the genuine name and address of the genuine firm (see below).

Any business or transaction through the Facebook page 'England Emmigration', telephone number and website referred to above is not undertaken by a solicitor's practice authorised and regulated by the SRA, or by an individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine firm of solicitors called Newman Law LLP. The genuine firm’s head office is at 10 Hendon Lane, London, N3 1TR. The genuine website for the firm is www.newmanlaw.co.uk. The firm can be contacted on +44 (0) 20 8349 2655.

The genuine Newman Law LLP have confirmed that they do not have any connection to the Facebook page referred to in the above alert.

What should I do?

When a firm's or individual's identity has been copied exactly (or cloned), due diligence is necessary. If you receive correspondence claiming to be from the above firm(s) or individual(s), or information of a similar nature to that described, you should conduct your own due diligence by checking the authenticity of the correspondence by contacting the law firm directly by reliable and established means. You can contact the SRA to find out if individuals or firms are regulated and authorised by the SRA and verify an individual's or firm's practising details. Other verification methods, such as checking public records (e.g. telephone directories and company records) may be required in other circumstances.