Alerts

Warning: Correspondence from 'UK Law Associates'

14 September 2023

A letter has been sent to a member of the public from 'UK Law Associates' in relation to settlement of a claim.

What is the scam?

A member of the public has received correspondence from 'UK Law Associates' advising them about a successful outcome in respect of a claim. The letter seen by the SRA advises the recipient about the total compensation and asks for an 'upfront payment' of 13% of the claim.

The letter provides the postal address of a genuine firm of solicitors (see below), a telephone number of '02032 890456' and an email address of 'uklawassociates2007@gmail.com'.

The SRA does not authorise and regulate a firm of solicitors called 'UK Law Associates'.

Any business or transaction through the above contact details are not undertaken by a solicitors' practice or 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 Lux Nova Partners Limited, whose genuine head office address is 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX.

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.