Alerts

Warning: Emails misusing the names of White & Case LLP and Taylor Wessing LLP

27 January 2026

Emails misusing the names of Margot Berry and White & Case LLP, and also Taylor Wessing LLP, in relation to supposedly unpaid invoices.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that emails have been sent misusing the name of a genuine solicitor at a genuine firm of solicitors (see below for details), in relation to supposedly unpaid invoices. 

We understand that bogus emails have been noted as originating from the following email addresses, some of which also falsely suggest a connection to another genuine law firm (see below for details):

• 'accounts@whitescase.onmicrosoft.com'
• 'Margot@taylorwessuk.com'
• 'Marg@taylorwessuk.com'
• 'accounts@whitescases.onmicrosoft.com'

Any business or transaction through the above email addresses 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 White & Case LLP. The firm's head office address is 5 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1DW. Genuine emails from White & Case LLP end in the domain @whitecase.com. The firm's London head office telephone number is 020 7532 1000.

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Margot Berry, who is a partner at White & Case LLP.  

White & Case LLP and the genuine Margot Berry have confirmed that they have no genuine connection to the matters referred to in the above alert.

The SRA also authorises and regulates a genuine firm called Taylor Wessing LLP. Genuine emails from Taylor Wessing LLP end in the domain @taylorwessing.com.

Taylor Wessing LLP has confirmed that it has no connection to the matters 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.