Alerts

Warning: Letter misusing the name of KaurMaxwell Ltd

19 March 2025

A letter has been sent misusing the name of KaurMaxwell Ltd in relation to a debt matter.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that a letter has been sent falsely claiming to be from a genuine solicitor at a genuine firm of solicitors (see below).

The letter misuses the name, address and logo of the genuine firm of solicitors (see below).

The letter seen by the SRA encloses an intent to sue cover letter and advises the recipient that they are acting on behalf of their client to request the release of unlawfully detained funds. It also advises the recipient that failure to release the funds will result in them initiating legal proceedings.

The letter provides the email address of 'kiran.mehta@consultant.com'.

Any business or transaction through 'kiran.mehta@consultant.com' 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 KaurMaxwell Ltd, whose address is Templar House, 81-87 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6DF.

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Kiran Mehta, who is a consultant solicitor at the genuine firm.

The genuine firm's email domain ends with @kaurmaxwell.com.

The genuine firm KaurMaxwell Ltd and genuine solicitor Kiran Mehta have confirmed that they do not have any 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.