Alerts

Warning: Emails from 'Andy Harris' misusing the name of CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

26 March 2026

Emails have been sent to a member of the public from 'Andy Harris' misusing the name of CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP in relation to an inheritance matter.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that emails have been sent to a member of the public misusing the name of a genuine firm for solicitors (see below).

The emails were purportedly sent from an individual called 'Andy Harris', claiming to be a 'Licensed Attorney' and has been in the legal profession for 15 years.

The emails were sent from the email address 'andyharrisesq011@gmail.com'.

Any business or transaction through the above email address 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 CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP (SRA ID 423370). The genuine firm uses the genuine email domain @cms-cmno.com.

The genuine firm of CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP has confirmed that they do not have any connection to the emails referred to in the above alert and it does not employ a member of staff called 'Andy Harris'.

The SRA also authorises and regulates several genuine solicitors named Andrew Harris, none of whom are believed to be connected with 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.