Alerts

Warning: Email misusing the name of Charlie Ellison and Moore Barlow LLP

25 September 2025

Emails have been sent misusing the name of Charlie Ellison of Moore Barlow LLP in relation to a supposed Intellectual Property Rights Violation Notice.

What is the scam?

An email has been sent purporting to be from 'Charlie Ellison' of 'Moore Barlow LLP' misusing the name of a genuine solicitor and firm of solicitors (see below) in relation to a supposed conveyancing transaction. The email claims that payment for a property is scheduled to be released. The email was sent using an email address of 'Charlie.Ellison@morebarlow.com'.

The email misuses a genuine branch office address and provides a direct dial telephone number '01453 464221', a further contact number '+44 (0)1423 543210, mobile number '+44(0)7657 33478' and fax number '+44 (0)1483 464260'.

Any business or transaction through the email address 'Charlie.Ellison@morebarlow.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 firm of solicitors called Moore Barlow LLP. The Head Office address is Gateway House, Tollgate, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Eastleigh, Southampton, SO53 3TG. The genuine telephone number is 02380 718 000 and the genuine email domain is @moorebarlow.com.

The genuine Moore Barlow LLP has confirmed that it has no 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.