Alerts

Warning: Document and emails misusing the name and details of CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP and the name of Brynn Horner

20 October 2026

A Document and emails have been sent misusing the name and details of a genuine firm of solicitors, and the name of Brynn Horner in relation to the transfer of funds for share acquisition.

What is the scam?

A document has been sent to a member of the public, claiming to be from a genuine firm of solicitors (see details below).

The document seen by the SRA, titled 'Transfer Authorization Agreement' invites the recipient to transfer funds to a foreign bank account.

The document misuses the genuine logo and address of the genuine firm of solicitors (see details below) and was purportedly signed by 'Brynn Horner', 'legal counsel'.

Emails were also purportedly sent from 'Brynn Horner' using the email address 'brynn.horner@cms-corporate.com' and included the contact telephone number '+44 7348 307589'.

Any business or transactions through the email address and telephone number referred to in the above scam alert are not undertaken by any individual or firm regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine firm of solicitors called CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP (SRA ID: 423370) whose address is Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6AF. The genuine email domain of the genuine firm is @cms-cmno.com and the telephone number of the genuine firm is 02073673000.

Brynn Horner is employed at and holds the position of Member at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP.

The genuine firm has confirmed that neither they nor Brynn Horner have any connection to the document, email address and telephone number 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.