Fake Law Firms

The Law Society of Ireland has issued a warning that "Hamilton Douglas Legal" is not a regulated firm of solicitors in Ireland. A page on the company's website states: "We have one of the largest panel of solicitors, covering the whole of Ireland, and ready to assist you in making a No Win No Fee cl

A man has been arrested following an investigation into a suspected fake law firm, according to reports. David McHugh, 63, was arrested by officers from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) on Tuesday morning on suspicion of various deception offences, The Herald reports.

The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) has contacted gardaí with concerns that fake law firms are exploiting vulnerable foreign nationals. The regulator has received several complaints from people who have paid thousands of euros for virtually useless advice on visas, work permits and

The Law Society of Ireland has issued a warning about fake law firms operating under the names Immigration Solicitors Dublin and Immigration Lawyer Cork. In a statement published online, the regulatory body for solicitors said it "does not authorise or regulate" a practice by either name, and the na