Alerts

Warning: Websites misusing the name of Wozi Law Firm and emails misusing the name of Michael Burdon

25 March 2025

The websites at 'www.wozilawfirm.com' and 'https://wozilawfirm.org/' are operating misusing the name of Wozi Law Firm.

What is the scam?

The SRA has seen several emails from an individual misusing the name of a genuine solicitor (see below). The email states that it is in relation to a supposed application for legal protection of a third-party brand under UK intellectual property laws. The email states that the applicant is seeking exclusive rights to this name, and as part of due diligence, the application has been reviewed to ensure compliance with the Trademarks Act 1994 and other relevant regulations.

The email misuses the postal address of a genuine firm of solicitors (see below).

The email was sent using an email address of 'michael@wozilawfirm.org' and provides a telephone number of '+44 (0) 20 7193 8010' and a website address of 'https://wozilawfirm.org/. This website was not accessible.

The SRA has seen another email from an individual called 'Eric Leicht' claiming to be an Intellectual Property Solicitor. The sender, 'Eric Leicht' contacted a genuine organisation, claiming that an unknown applicant was seeking exclusive trademark rights over the organisation company name and urging them to take immediate action.

The SRA understand that a further website at 'www.wozilawfirm.com' is also operating misusing the name of a genuine firm of solicitors (see below). This website was not accessible.

Any business or transactions through the websites or contact details set out above are not undertaken by a firm of solicitors authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a firm of solicitors called Wozi Law Firm Limited. The Head Office is at 703 Wiverton Tower London E1 7AS. They also trade from the registered address of Flat 3 01, 7 Lillie Square London SW6 1GD. Wozi Law Firm Limited does not have a website, or a telephone number assigned to the firm.

The email domain for the firm ends with @wozilaw.com.

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Michael Burdon.

Wozi Law Firm Limited and Michael Burdon have confirmed they do not have any connection to the alert above.

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.