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Warning: Letter misusing the names of Winston Rose Solicitors LLP and Nurgus Malik

21 May 2025

A letter has been sent misusing the names of Winston Rose Solicitors LLP and Nurgus Malik.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been advised that a letter has been sent to an energy company misusing the name and contact details of a genuine solicitor and a genuine firm of solicitors (see below).

The letter seen by the SRA confirms that a change of tenancy has occurred and had been sent to an energy company as proof. The letter provided the telephone number of '020 7175 4846'.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine firm of solicitors called Winston Rose Solicitors LLP, whose address is 480 Larkshall Road, London, E4 9HH. The genuine firm's email domain is @winstonrsolicitors.com and its telephone number is 020 3150 4129.

The SRA also authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Nurgus Malik who is a solicitor at the genuine firm.

The genuine firm Winston Rose Solicitors LLP has confirmed that neither it nor Nurgus Malik have any connection to the letter referred to 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.