Alerts

Warning: Stamped letter misusing the name of Emmersons Solicitors Ltd

20 July 2026

A stamped letter has been sent misusing the name and address of Emmersons Solicitors Ltd

What is the scam?

The SRA has seen a stamped letter which has been sent, misusing the name of a genuine firm of solicitors (see genuine details below). The letter relates to the ‘termination of a lease agreement’

The letter seen by the SRA carries a 'bogus stamp' that misuses the name and head office address of the genuine firm. The ‘bogus stamp’ is a circular stamp, featuring the firm name prominently in the centre with the address: 137A Back High Street, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4ET with a double-ring circular border and "Solicitors" repeated around the outer edge.

Any business or transactions through a letter containing the stamp described 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 firm of solicitors called Emmersons Solicitors Ltd (SRA ID 622695). The genuine firm's head office address is ACER House, 52 John Street, Sunderland, SR1 1QN.

The genuine firm has confirmed the 'bogus stamp' has no resemblance to their genuine stamp.

The genuine firm has also confirmed that they have no connection to the letter 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.