Alerts

Warning: Email misusing the name of Hogan Lovells International LLP

11 February 2025

An email has been sent misusing the name and address of Hogan Lovells International LLP, in relation to a supposed inheritance.

What is the scam?

An email has been sent misusing the name of a genuine solicitor at the genuine firm of Hogan Lovells International LLP (see below for details of the genuine firm and individual).

The email seen by the SRA relates to a supposed inheritance of an unknown individual and was sent from the email address 'michael.davison@hogannlovells.co'.

Any business or transaction through the email address 'michael.davison@hogannlovells.co' (or through any email using the domain '@hogannlovells.co' 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 firm of solicitors called Hogan Lovells International LLP. The head office is at Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FG. The website is at www.hoganlovells.com and the email domain used by the firm is @hoganlovells.com.

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Michael Davison, who is a Partner at Hogan Lovells International LLP or its affiliated businesses.

Hogan Lovells International LLP has confirmed that neither the firm nor their Michael Davison 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.