The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) said it was notified of the unexpected closure of PM Law Ltd on Monday 2 February 2026, with the alert first coming from the firm itself, followed by concerns from clients.

The SRA said it ‘immediately launched an investigation into PM Law, and connected individuals, intervening into the firm’, adding, ‘appropriate law enforcement agencies’ were notified.

Jonathan Peddie, executive director of legal and enforcement, said: 'We are investigating a potential fraud, including the misappropriation of client money.