Alerts

Warning: Stamped document misusing the name of Newland Solicitors Ltd

26 March 2023

Change of Name documents have been 'stamped' misusing the name of Newland Solicitors Ltd.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been advised that documents purporting to be a Change of Name Deed have used a 'stamp' purporting to be for Newland Solicitors.

The 'stamp' seen by the SRA misuses the name 'Newland Solicitors' and the firm's genuine address, telephone number and SRA number (see below).

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine firm or solicitors called Newland Solicitors Ltd. The firm’s head office address is 415 Hagley Road West, Birmingham, B32 2AD. The firm’s telephone number is 0121 554 8244. The firm’s SRA number is 637544.

The genuine firm of Newland Solicitors Ltd has confirmed that it does not have any genuine connection to the ‘stamp’ or stamped documents 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.