Alerts

Warning: Letter from 'Ifzal Ahmed' misusing the name and letter head of Hogan Lovells International LLP

15 April 2026

A signed loan agreement misusing the name and letter head of Hogan Lovells International LLP

What is the scam?

The SRA has seen a signed loan agreement sent to a member of the public misusing the name and letterhead of a genuine firm (see details below).

The letter was sent from 'Ifzal Ahmed' who falsely claims to be employed at Hogan Lovells International LLP.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a solicitor named 'Ifzal Ahmed'. Any business or transaction through the name 'Ifzal Ahmed' 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 International LLP (SRA number: 449616).

The genuine firm Hogan Lovells International LLP has confirmed that they do not have any connection to the letter 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.