Alerts

Warning: Correspondence misusing the names of 'Samuel Ross', 'Elizabeth Murphy' and 'Hamilton Law'

24 September 2026

Correspondence has been sent misusing the names 'Samuel Ross', 'Elizabeth Murphy' and 'Hamilton Law'.

What is the scam?

The SRA has seen documents purporting to be from 'Samuel Ross' in relation to supposed court proceedings relating to a claim for the recovery of monies arising from an alleged financial and cyber fraud.

The documents seen bear the names 'Hamilton Advisors' and 'RP Legal Consulting Ltd' and the contact details '+44 208 0893594' and 'sross@hamiItonlaw.uk.com'.

The SRA has also seen emails written in Spanish purporting to be from 'Elizabeth Murphy' and 'Hamilton Law'. The emails claim that 'Elizabeth Murphy' who is also referred to as a barrister, has taken over the case from 'Samuel Ross'.

The email address used is 'elizabeth.murphy@hamiltonlaw.uk.com' and contains the telephone number '+441133308721' and website address 'www.hamiltonlaw.uk.com'.

The SRA does not regulate or authorise a solicitor's firm named 'RP Legal Consulting Ltd' or Hamilton Advisors, which according to Companies House was dissolved in 2023.

Any business or transaction through the above emails, website or contact details are not undertaken by an individual who is authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Elizabeth Murphy (SRA ID 16426). The genuine solicitor has confirmed she has no connection to the email or contact details referred to above.

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Samuel Ross (SRA ID 433209). The SRA does not believe this individual has any genuine connection to the matter referred to in the alert above.

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine law firm called Hamilton Law Limited (SRA ID 819146). Its genuine domain ends in @hamiltonlaw.co.uk and its website address is www.hamiltonlaw.co.uk. The firm has confirmed that it has no connection to the individuals or correspondence referred to in the 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.