Alerts

Warning: Trademark email misusing the name of Christopher Howard Campbell Andrews claiming to be from 'Christopher Andrews Law'

3 March 2026

Emails regarding a purported trademarking application have been sent to members of the public, misusing the name of Christopher Howard Campbell Andrews, a genuine solicitor.

What is the scam?

Emails have been sent claiming to be from 'Christopher Howard Campbell Andrews' at 'Christopher Andrews Law'. The emails misuse the SRA ID number and the name of a genuine solicitor (please see genuine details below).

The emails inform the recipient about a competing company initiating a trademark filing with the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) to register the same name. The emails ask recipients to confirm whether they already hold a UK trademark, to provide the registration number if they do, and to indicate whether they wish to secure the trademark. The emails further claim that, if the recipient indicates they wish to proceed, the sender will provide details of the registration process. The recipients are encouraged to respond as soon as possible.

The emails were sent from the email address 'christopher@christopherandrewslaw.com'. The emails also include the website address 'christopherandrewslaw.com'.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a firm of solicitors called 'Christopher Andrews Law'. Any business or transaction through the above email address or website is not undertaken by a firm or solicitor authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Christopher Howard Campbell Andrews, whose genuine SRA ID number is 167379.

The genuine solicitor Christopher Howard Campbell Andrews has confirmed that they do not have any connection to the email, email address or website 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.