Alerts

Warning: Website misusing the name Irwin Mitchell LLP

12 December 2023

The website 'http://gcjeep.com/constructive-dismissal.html' was operating and falsely claiming to be for Irwin Mitchell LLP.

What is the scam?

The website at 'http://gcjeep.com/constructive-dismissal.html' was operating and falsely purporting to be a website for the genuine firm of solicitors (see below).

The website misuses the contents of the genuine firm's webpage relating to the provision of services for constructive dismissal. 

Any business or transaction through the website of 'http://gcjeep.com/constructive-dismissal.html' is not undertaken by a firm or individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine firm called Irwin Mitchell LLP (SRA number 570654). The genuine website for the firm is https://irwinmitchell.com/. The genuine telephone number is 0370 1500100.

The genuine firm Irwin Mitchell LLP have confirmed that they do not have any connection to the website 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.