Alerts

Warning: Trademark emails misusing the names of Chantal Reid, Susannah Trafford, Victoria Grace, Jamera Shafiq, Penelope Darragh and Jepp Associates Limited

20 October 2026

Emails regarding purported intellectual property protection matters have been sent, misusing the names of genuine solicitors Chantal Reid, Susannah Trafford, Victoria Grace, Jamera Shaiq, Penelope Darragh and a genuine firm.

What is the scam?

Emails have been sent to businesses, misusing the name of a genuine firm of solicitors and the names of genuine solicitors authorised and regulated by the SRA (see below).

The correspondence informs the recipients that a third party has approached them to register the name of the recipient's business, seeking exclusive rights to their company name. The correspondence invites the recipient to secure trademark registration of their company name first and offers to assist with this process.

The emails were sent from the email addresses: 'chantal@notice.jepp-associates.co.uk', 'victoria@ip.jepp-associates.co.uk', 'jamera@legalnotice.jepp-associates.co.uk', 'penelope@ip.jepp-associates.co.uk' and 'susannah@legalnotice.jepp-associates.co.uk'.

Any business or transaction through the above email addresses 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 firm of solicitors called Jepp Associates Limited (SRA number 8013324). Jepp Associates Limited has confirmed that it has no connection to the emails referred to in the above alert.

The SRA authorises and regulates genuine solicitor called Victoria Grace (SRA number: 424058). Victoria Grace has confirmed they have no connection to the emails referred to in the above alert.

The SRA authorises and regulates genuine solicitor called Susannah Trafford (SRA number: 357832). Susannah Trafford has confirmed they have no connection to the emails referred to in the above alert.

The SRA authorises and regulates genuine solicitor called Penelope Darragh (SRA number: 398076). Penelope Darragh has confirmed they have no connection to the emails referred to in the above alert.

The SRA authorises and regulates genuine solicitor called Chantal Reid (SRA number: 194985). Chantal Reid is not thought to be connected to the emails referred to in the above alert.

The SRA authorises and regulates genuine solicitor called Jamera Shafiq (SRA number: 7251750). Jamera Shafiq has confirmed they have no connection to the emails 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.