Regulator warns a bogus website misusing the name and details of AL Hayat Solicitors Limited
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued a warning about a bogus website operating under the name of Al Hayat Solicitors Limited, a legitimate UK-regulated firm of solicitors. The alert, published on 16 January 2026, cautions members of the public not to engage with the site or its contact details because it is not authorised or regulated by the SRA.
The fraudulent site, misuses the exact name and details of Al Hayat Solicitors Limited to offer legal services, including the creation of comprehensive estate plans and assistance with the probate process.
The SRA states clearly that any business conducted through this bogus website, telephone number or by any individual associated with it is not performed by a firm or solicitor authorised and regulated by the SRA. The regulator emphasises that no individual named on the fake site, including a purported “Alice A. Salvo” claiming over 20 years of legal experience, is authorised to practise.
Al Hayat Solicitors Limited is genuinely authorised and regulated by the SRA under SRA number 628212, but it does not have a website and has confirmed it has no connection with the fraudulent online presence highlighted in the alert. The genuine firm’s head office is at Miller House, 47-49 Market Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7NS, and its real contact number is 01204 977206, with the email address khayat@sksolicitors.co.uk.
The SRA also pointed out that SK Solicitors LLP, another authorised firm regulated by the SRA under SRA number 523304, is based at the same head office address but has no link to the bogus website or the individuals named on it. SK Solicitors LLP’s registered contact number is 01204 977200, and it operates legitimate websites at www.sksolicitors.co.uk and https://employment.sksolicitors.co.uk.
According to the regulator, the bogus site’s use of identical firm details and location creates a risk that members of the public may be misled into believing they are dealing with regulated legal professionals. This type of identity misuse can lead to fraudulent activity, loss of personal information or engagement with unregulated service providers.
The SRA’s warning is part of its wider effort to protect consumers from scam operations that impersonate genuine legal practices by misusing firm names, addresses and solicitor identities. Scam alerts on the regulator’s website cover a range of such incidents, including emails and websites misusing solicitor details for unrelated activities.
The regulator advises anyone who receives correspondence claiming to be from the above firms or individuals to conduct their own due diligence. This includes contacting the law firm directly by reliable and established means rather than using the details displayed on the suspected fraudulent platform.
Specific verification methods recommended by the SRA include checking the authenticity of contact information against official firm records, consulting telephone directories and verifying details through public records or direct contact with the regulatory body.
The SRA also highlights that consumers can contact the regulator directly to confirm whether an individual or firm is authorised and regulated. This step helps prevent unwitting engagement with unregulated or fraudulent legal service providers.
This alert underscores the importance of careful scrutiny when engaging with legal service providers online, especially where a firm’s name and details are used without authorisation.