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Warning: Email regarding alleged copyright infringement misusing the name of CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

26 September 2025

Emails have been sent purporting to be from CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP on behalf of Sony Music Entertainment in relation to supposed 'Notice of Intellectual Property Rights Violation'.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that emails have been sent to several recipients purporting to be from a genuine firm of solicitors (see below) in relation to supposed 'Notice of Intellectual Property Rights Violation', which alleges that the receiver has 'uploaded, shared, or distributed audio material owned by Sony Music Entertainment without authorisation. The email also provides a link to a supposed 'Business Support Portal' but may contain malware if opened.

The email was sent using an email address of 'noreply@salesforce.com'. The email provides a genuine address for the firm (see Below).

Any business or transactions through the email address 'noreply@salesforce.com' is not undertaken by any individual or firm authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine firm of solicitors called CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP. The email domain for the firm is @cms-cmno.com.

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP has confirmed that they do not have any connection to the email 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.