Alerts

Warning: Correspondence from 'Harman Duncan Law Firm'

12 August 2025

Emails are being sent from an individual misusing the name of Michael Turnbull from 'Harman Duncan Law Firm'.

What is the scam?

Emails are being sent from an individual misusing the name of Michael Turnbull (see below) from 'Harman Duncan Law Firm'.

The email seen by the SRA have been sent using an email address of 'michaelturnbull@harmanduncan.com' and provides the telephone number '+44 844 500 4107'.

The SRA understands that a website is also operating at 'www.harmanduncan.com'.

Documents have also been sent providing the address 40 Bank Street, London, E14 5NR (see below).

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a genuine firm of solicitors called 'Harman Duncan Law Firm'.

Any business or transaction through the above email address, telephone number or website 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 two genuine solicitors called Michael Turnbull.

The genuine solicitors have confirmed they are not associated with the above matter.

The SRA authorises and regulates genuine solicitors who work at an address of 40 Bank Street, London, E14 5NR. None of the genuine solicitors are believed to be associated with the above matter.

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.