Alerts

Warning: Correspondence misusing the name of Berry & Lamberts LLP (trading as Berry & Lamberts Solicitors) and Lindsey Nolan

26 March 2026

Correspondence has been sent misusing the name of Lindsey Nolan (previous name Lindsey Murtagh).

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that emails have been sent misusing the identity of genuine solicitor (see below). The emails were sent from 'lmurtagh@the-solicitors.co.uk' and 'lmurtaghsmoove@outlook.com' in relation to a property sale.

The email signature purports to be from 'Lindsey Murtagh' on behalf of the genuine law firm (see below) and includes the telephone number '01732 460565', fax number '01732 740258' and email address 'lmurtagh@the-solicitors.co.uk'.

Any business or transactions through the email addresses and contact numbers is not undertaken by a genuine individual or firm authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor by the name of Lindsey Nolan (SRA number 621243) who does not work at Berry & Lamberts LLP (trading as Berry & Lamberts Solicitors).

The genuine Lindsey Nolan has confirmed they have no connection to the correspondence, email addresses and contact numbers referred to in the above alert.

The SRA also authorises and regulates a genuine firm of solicitors called Berry & Lamberts LLP (trading as Berry & Lamberts Solicitors) whose SRA ID number is 567287. Its telephone number is 01892526344, fax number 01892511223 and the email domain of the genuine firm is '@berryandlamberts.co.uk'. The genuine firm's old domain was '@the-solicitors.co.uk'.

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.