Alerts
Warning: Website misusing the name and details of North East Solicitors and SRA regulated individuals
24 June 2026
A website is operating at 'www.nesolicitors.com' and misusing the name and details of North East Solicitors and the names of SRA regulated individuals.
What is the scam?
The SRA has been informed that a website is operating at 'www.nesolicitors.com' and is misusing the name, SRA number and address of a genuine firm, and the names of genuine solicitors (see details below).
The website includes a telephone number '+44 (0) 778-226-9336' and includes the genuine firm's address (see below).
The email addresses provided within the website are listed below:
- 'info@nesolicitors.com'
- 'j.anderson@nesolicitors.com'
- 'm.roberts@nesolicitors.com'
- 's.thompson@nesolicitors.com'
- 'e.wilson@nesolicitors.com'
- 'd.clark@nesolicitors.com'
- 'j.lewis@nesolicitors.com'
- 'r.hall@nesolicitors.com'
- 'l.walker@nesolicitors.com'
The website lists a team of 8 individuals: Sarah Thompson, James Anderson, Michael Roberts, Emily Wilson, David Clark, Jessica Lewis, Robert Hall and Laura Walker.
Any business or transactions through the website address www.nesolicitors.com is not undertaken by a firm 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 North East Solicitors (SRA ID 830150). The genuine head office address for the firm is 1st Floor, 149 Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5JQ and its genuine telephone number is 01912 725197. The genuine email addresses for the firm are mail@nesolicitors.co.uk and jalal.uddin@nesolicitors.co.uk. Also, the genuine firm confirmed they currently do not have a website.
The genuine firm North East Solicitors have confirmed that they do not have any connection to the website referred to in the above alert.
The SRA also authorises and regulates genuine solicitors named Sarah Thompson, James Anderson, Michael Roberts, Emily Wilson, David Clark, Jessica Lewis, Robert Hall and Laura Walker none of whom are believed to be connected with the website 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.