Alerts

Warning: Website misusing the name of a genuine solicitor

19 February 2026

A website with the following domain 'https://primemarkuk.com'’ is operating and misusing the name of a genuine solicitor.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been advised that a website with the following domain 'https://primemarkuk.com/' is operating and misusing the details of a genuine solicitor Nicholas Fox (see below). The website purports to specialise in trademark registration, copyright protection, and company formation.

The website provides the address '233 Great Portland St, London W1W 5PF' and the phone number '020 4525 6348'. It provides the email address 'nicholas@primemarkuk.com'.

Any business or transaction through the website, email address or contact number above 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 solicitor called Nicholas Fox, whose genuine SRA ID number is 485932 who is a Partner at Mathys & Squire LLP. Neither Nicholas Fox or Mathys & Squire LLP are associated with the above-mentioned address.

Nicholas Fox has confirmed that they do not 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.