Alerts

Warning: Letter sent misusing the firm name Hogan Lovells US LLP

6 March 2026

A letter has been sent misusing the firm name Hogan Lovells US LLP, claiming to be from 'Fernanda Robertson'.

What is the scam?

A letter has been sent misusing a genuine firms name and letterhead (see genuine details below). The letter head provides the genuine firm's address.

The correspondence claims to authorise a power of attorney.

The letter sent is addressed for the attention of 'Fernanda Robertson' of Hogan Lovells US LLP.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a solicitor by the name of 'Fernanda Robertson'.

Any business or transaction through 'Fernanda Robertson' 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 called Hogan Lovells US LLP (SRA ID 567827).

The genuine firm have confirmed they have no connection to the letter 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.