Alerts

Warning: Emails misusing the name of Ashley Le-Core and Stowe Family Law LLP

23 October 2026

Emails have been sent misusing the name of Ashley Le-Core and Stowe Family Law LLP regarding an estate matter.

What is the scam?

The SRA has seen emails that have been sent to a member of the public in relation to an estate matter. The email misuses the name of a genuine solicitor and the name and details of genuine firm of solicitors (see details below)

The emails were purportedly sent by 'Ashley Le-Core' to confirm payment arrangements for the administration of the estate of a supposed client. The emails were sent from the email address 'Inquiry.stowelawLLP@consultant.com' and include the telephone number '+44 7882 746785 and address 'Copthall Bridge, Station Parade, Harrogate, HG1 1TT'.

Any business or transactions through the email address 'Inquiry.stowelawLLP@consultant.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 Stowe Family Law LLP (SRA number 469401). The genuine firm's head office address is Clockwise, Greek Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS1 5SH and it has a branch office address Copthall, Bridge House,
Station Bridge, Harrogate, HG1 1SP. Its genuine email domain is @stowefamilylaw.co.uk, the head office telephone number is '08085033478' and the branch office telephone number is '03300130254'

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Ashley Le-Core (SRA number 475388). Ashley Le-Core is currently practising with the genuine firm Stowe Family Law LLP.

The genuine firm Stowe Family Law LLP has confirmed they neither it nor Ashley Le-Core have any connection to the emails referred to in alert 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.