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Warning: Emails from 'Cosma Law' misusing the name of Andrew Cosma and the name and details of A Cosma Limited

4 March 2026

Emails have been sent from an individual purporting to be a genuine solicitor from a law firm called 'Cosma Law' in relation to a supposed artwork sale.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that emails have been sent to a member of the public purporting to be from a genuine solicitor (see below) in relation to a supposed artwork sale. The emails also misuse the name, address and SRA ID of a genuine firm (see genuine details below).

The emails advise the transaction will be dealt through a brokage firm named 'Silver Stones Management'. The recipient was advised, to secure the sale and begin formal proceedings they would need to pay a deposit to 'Silver Stones Management'. The recipient was also advised they would need to pay Capital Gains Tax upfront to complete the sale.

We understand that the emails have been sent from the email address 'info@ascosma.com'. The website provided in the email was 'www.ascosma.com' and the postal address was Brook House, 54A Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2FX.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a firm named 'Silver Stones Management' or 'Cosma Law'.

Any business or transaction through the above email address 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 genuine firm of solicitors A Cosma Limited (SRA ID 487848). The genuine firm uses the email domain @mmasolicitors.co.uk and the head office is Brook House, 54A Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2FX. Also, the genuine firm confirmed they currently do not have a website.

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Andrew Cosma (SRA ID 146525) who is a Director at A Cosma Limited.

The genuine firm and the genuine Andrew Cosma have confirmed they have no connection to the emails referred to in 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.