Alerts

Warning: Document sent claiming to be from 'Morgan Williams' of ‘Williams Law Chambers & Associates'

20 March 2025

A document has been sent claiming to be from 'Morgan Williams' of 'Williams Law Chambers & Associates'

What is the scam?

The SRA has seen an identity document which has been sent from an individual called 'Morgan Williams' who claims to be a 'legal director'. The document says that 'Morgan Williams' works at 'Williams Law Chambers & Associates' which claims to be 'solicitors and advocates'.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA does not authorise and regulate a solicitor called 'Morgan Williams'.

The SRA does not authorise and regulate a firm of solicitors called 'Williams Law Chambers & Associates'.

Any business or transaction through an individual by the name of 'Morgan Williams' or through 'Williams Law Chambers & Associates' is not undertaken by a firm or individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

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.