Alerts

Warning: Correspondence misusing the name and SRA ID of Hilton Law

25 March 2026

Correspondence has been sent misusing the name and SRA ID of Hilton Law in relation to a visa application.

What is the scam?

A member of the public received emails and messages from an individual using the name and SRA ID of a genuine firm of solicitors (see below). One of the emails seen by the SRA is in relation to a purported 'Skilled Worker Visa Application' and it was purportedly sent from 'Paul Hilton'. The email was sent from the email address 'Ph@hiltonlawgroup.com' and contained a telephone number in the signature of +33 0203 576 4226.

The messages contain another telephone number of +44 7784 3090292.

The SRA has been informed that a website has also been created 'www.hiltonlawgroup.com'.

Any business or transaction through the above contact details are 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 Hilton Law (SRA ID 564235). The genuine address of the firm's head office is 10 Market Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1QB. The genuine email domain of the firm is @hiltonlaw.co.uk, the genuine telephone number is 01615031025 and the genuine website of the firm is www.hiltonlaw.co.uk.

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Paul Hilton. The SRA number for the genuine solicitor is 258283.

The genuine firm and the genuine solicitor have confirmed they have no connection to the correspondence and email addresses 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.