Alerts

Warning: Document misusing the name of Lexvisa

29 August 2024

A document has been sent referring to a 'Philip Crown' at 'Lexvisa' in relation to a supposed employment offer.

What is the scam?

The SRA has seen a document which refers to a 'Philip Crown' of 'Lexvisa Immigration Solicitors' in connection with a supposed offer of employment. The document provides the address of 4 Middle Temple Lane, the mobile number of '+44 74 0120 4358' and the email address of 'lexvisasolicitors@diplomats.com'.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate an individual called 'Philip Crown'.

Any business or transaction through the telephone number of '+44 74 0120 4358' and the email address of 'lexvisasolicitors@diplomats.com' are not undertaken by a firm or individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA does authorise and regulate a genuine law firm called LEXLAW. The firm’s head office address is 4 Middle Temple Lane, London EC4Y 9AA and its genuine website is https://lexlaw.co.uk/.

The SRA does authorise and regulate two organisations with the word 'Lexvisa' in their trading name, neither of whom have any connection with the document detailed 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.