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Warning: Stamped Document from 'Alexander Barker Justice' misusing the SRA logo

30 May 2025

A stamped document has been sent from 'Alexander Barker Justice' in relation to supposedly acting in a cybercrime incident.

What is the scam?

The SRA has seen a stamped document titled 'Lawyer-Client Agreement' from 'Alexander Barker Justice' misusing the SRA logo and the name of a genuine solicitor (see below) in relation to a supposedly acting in a cybercrime incident.  

The SRA does not authorise and regulate a firm of solicitors called 'Alexander Barker Justice'. 

Any business or transaction through 'Alexander Barker Justice' 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 solicitors called Alexander Barker. 

Both of the genuine Alexander Barker have confirmed they have no connection to the document above. 

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.