Alerts

Warning: Emails misusing the name of Carl Bradshaw and Goodwin Procter LLP

23 September 2025

Emails have been sent misusing the name of Carl Bradshaw and Goodwin Procter (UK) LLP in relation to a supposed non-disclosure agreement.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that emails have been sent misusing the name of a genuine solicitor and genuine firm for solicitors (see below for details of the genuine firm and solicitor).

It is understood that the emails are in connection with the purported signing of non-disclosure agreements. The email was sent from 'dse_NA4@docusign.net'. The email requests the recipient to call a number of '617 207 7576' and that the genuine solicitor was expecting the call.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine firm of solicitors called Goodwin Procter (UK) LLP which is affiliated with Goodwin Procter LLP which operates in the United States.

The SRA also authorises a solicitor called Carl Bradshaw who is a solicitor at Goodwin Procter (UK) LLP.

Genuine emails from Goodwin Procter (UK) LLP use the domain '@goodwinlaw.com'.

Goodwin Procter (UK) LLP has confirmed that neither it, nor its Carl Bradshaw have any connection to the email 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.