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'Fieldfisher' is the trading name of Fieldfisher LLP, Fieldfisher (Belgium) LLP, Fieldfisher (France) LLP, Fieldfisher (Germany) LLP, Fieldfisher (Luxembourg) S.C.S., Fieldfisher (Silicon Valley) LLP and Fieldfisher LLP registered in Ireland. It also identifies Members of Fieldfisher Global, a Swiss Vereen. Its members are 斐石 Fei Shi, a Partnership established under the laws of the People's Republic of China, Studio Associato Servizi Professionali Integrati, a Partnership established under the laws of Italy, Fieldfisher N.V. a limited liability company established under the laws of the Netherlands and Fieldfisher Jausas, a trading name of Jausas Legal Y Tributario SLP, a partnership established under the laws of Spain.  Fieldfisher Global does not itself provide legal or any other services to clients.

The use of the name "Fieldfisher" and words or phrases such as "firm", "law firm", "network" or "international practice" is for convenience only and does not imply that all or any of such entities are in partnership together or accept responsibility for the acts or omissions of each other. Legal responsibility for the provision of services to clients is defined in engagement terms entered into between clients and the relevant Fieldfisher entity and these should be relied upon in determining liability for the services provided. Absent the explicit agreement and consent of both entities involved, no Fieldfisher entity is responsible for the acts or omissions of, nor has any authority to obligate or otherwise bind, any other Fieldfisher entity.

In order to provide our services, Fieldfisher will ask for information about you and the nature of the proposed work and underlying transaction for the purpose of conflict checking, credit checking, client identification procedures and other bona fide purposes. This information (which may include personal data) may be disclosed to any Fieldfisher entity and/or some or all of their members for such purposes.

Frauds and Scams

Please be aware that in order to perpetrate a scam or fraud, criminals may pose as someone from Fieldfisher or Heatons (with whom Fieldfisher LLP merged in April 2014) or Hill Hofstetter (with whom Fieldfisher LLP merged in November 2016). Usually these scams or frauds are carried out by fake emails suggesting you may receive a financial benefit. The emails often also contain links to supposedly relevant websites. To be effective the scam or fraud requires you to enter into communication with the fraudster, either by responding to the email or clicking the attached link. If you receive an email of this nature do not correspond with the sender. It is highly unlikely that it originates from Fieldfisher.

If you are advised that we have changed Fieldfisher banking details other than by phone from a fee earner you recognise, asked for money or your bank details please contact us immediately at RiskandCompliance@fieldfisher.com. We report scams that may constitute crimes to the Metropolitan Police and the National Crime Agency and to our regulators, the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Anti-Money Laundering

In the UK and other jurisdictions in which we operate we are required to identify clients for the purposes of applicable anti-money laundering legislation. Amongst other things, the type of client, its business and the geographical location will dictate the due diligence standard and documentary evidence we are required to obtain in order to do this. Where possible, we will obtain this information from publically available sources but in circumstance where the information is not available we will need to obtain the information directly from you. Information provided to us for these purposes may be shared with other Fieldfisher entities for the same purposes. If we are not able obtain all the necessary documentation within a reasonable time frame we may not be able to act for you.

Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption

Fieldfisher has anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies and procedures which apply to all our partners and employees worldwide. These policies prohibit the making, offering or promising to make a payment or transfer of anything of value including the provision of any service, gift or entertainment for any improper purpose or business advantage. These policies apply to dealings with all third parties on our behalf. They specifically prohibit such dealings with government personnel and other officials for the purpose of improperly obtaining or retaining business or for any other improper purpose or business advantage.


UNITED KINGDOM

Fieldfisher LLP

Legal services are provided in LondonManchester, Birmingham and Belfast by Fieldfisher LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with number 0C318472. Fieldfisher LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA number 441075.

The term 'partner' is used to refer to a member of Fieldfisher LLP or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications or an individual with equivalent status in the Fieldfisher network. A list of the Members of Fieldfisher LLP and non-members designated as Partners is open to inspection at its registered office at Riverbank House, 2 Swan Lane, London EC4R 3TT.

Fieldfisher LLP is registered for the purpose of VAT in England and Wales (VAT number GB232273784). Its professional indemnity insurance is provided by HDI Global Specialty SE-UK, registered office 10 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 3BE, Starr Insurance (Europe) Limited, registered address 4th Floor, 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AD and Axis Speciality Europe SE, 4th Floor Plantation Place South, 60 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5AZ.

FFW Worldwide Limited

Legal services are also provided by FFW Worldwide Limited, a limited company registered in England and Wales with registration number 07527272, FFW Worldwide Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under registration number 560452.

FFW Worldwide Limited UK VAT registration number is GB 107684505. Its professional indemnity insurance is provided by HDI Global Specialty SE-UK, registered office 10 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 3BE, Starr Insurance (Europe) Limited, registered address 4th Floor, 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AD and Axis Speciality Europe SE, 4th Floor Plantation Place South, 60 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5AZ.

Fieldfisher Capital LLP

Fieldfisher Capital LLP provides commercial consultancy services. Although it is a subsidiary of Fieldfisher LLP, it is a separate business and does not provide legal advice or the services of practising lawyers.  It is not regulated by the Solicitors' Regulation Authority.

Fieldfisher Capital provides its FCA regulated activities as an appointed representative of LavenAdvisors LLP which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No. 447282). Further details here.

Fieldfisher Capital LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (registered number OC347194).  A list of its members and their professional qualifications is available at its registered office, Riverbank House, 2 Swan Lane, London, EC4R 3TT

Financial Services

Fieldfisher LLP is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. However, we are included on the register maintained by the Financial Conduct Authority under Reference Number LS 441075 so that we can carry on insurance distribution activity, which is broadly the advising on, selling and administration of insurance contracts. This part of our business, including arrangements for complaints or redress if something goes wrong, is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This register can be accessed via the Financial Conduct Authority website at https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/financial-services-register.

If we provide a service which includes the carrying on of an insurance distribution activity, we will do so as an ancillary insurance intermediary. However, where we do carry on insurance distribution activities, ordinarily these are limited to arranging contracts of insurance. 

We can also undertake certain activities in relation to other investments which are limited in scope and incidental to our legal services or which may reasonably be regarded as a necessary part of our legal services.

Please note: any investment decision is for Fieldfisher clients to make and no communication by us should be treated as an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity.

Complaints

Fieldfisher is committed to providing high quality legal advice and client care. In the event of a problem with or a query about the way in which your matter is being handled or if you feel that our services can be improved, we would ask you in the first instance to raise the matter with the Partner with whom you deal or with the head of the business unit or office where the work has been carried out. In the event that you are dissatisfied with any of the services that we have provided to you, it is your right to complain. This includes your right to complain about any bill. Fieldfisher has a formal complaints procedure, a copy of which can be provided on request. You can read our Complaints Policy here.

If, for any reason, we are unable to resolve any problem between us, you may be able to use the complaints and redress procedures operated by the Legal Ombudsman. This service is open to all members of the public, certain small businesses, charities, clubs, societies, associations and trusts. The Legal Ombudsman's details of eligibility and requirements can be found here. There are time limits on making such a complaint, generally six months from our written response to your formal complaint and six years from the act/omission complained of or three years from when you should reasonably have known there was cause for complaint. Contact details for the Legal Ombudsman are https://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/ Phone: 0300 555 0333 or enquiries@legalombudsman.org.uk

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is the professional regulator of Fieldfisher LLP and handles complaints relating to professional misconduct. If you have concerns about our behaviour, you can raise your concerns with the SolicitorsRegulation Authority here.

Client funds, payments on account and interest

Fieldfisher does not provide banking services and we will accept client funds only to the extent necessary to undertake professional services for you, and to hold money on account for anticipated costs and expenses including our own. Where Fieldfisher LLP holds money in its client accounts, interest will be paid that is fair and reasonable for the whole period for which the client money is held. Fieldfisher LLP holds client accounts with Lloyds Bank plc and Barclays Bank plc. Interest payable will be calculated by reference to the rate set by Lloyds Bank plc which is a variable rate subject to change. No interest is payable if the amount calculated on the balance held is £20 or less. In the event of a negative balance you will be required to reimburse any charge for which we become liable.

Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013

If you have instructed us as an individual to act for you in your personal capacity, under the Consumer Contracts (information, cancellation and additional charges) Regulations 2013, you have the right to cancel your instructions within 14 days of receiving our client engagement letter. You can cancel your instruction by any clear statement setting out your decision to cancel. Once we have started work on your file you may be required to pay reasonable costs for work done up to the point of cancellation.

BELGIUM

We practise in Brussels through Fieldfisher (Belgium) LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registration number OC361891. A list of the Members and their professional qualifications is open to inspection at the registered office, Riverbank House, 2 Swan Lane London EC4R 3TT.

Fieldfisher (Belgium) LLP's registration number for VAT in Belgium is BE 0652615604. Fieldfisher (Belgium) LLP is insured by HDI Global Specialty SE-UK, registered office 10 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 3BE, Starr Insurance (Europe) Limited, registered address 4th Floor, 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AD and Axis Speciality Europe SE, 4th Floor Plantation Place South, 60 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5AZ. It also benefits from local/regional insurance in accordance with the requirements of the Belgian legal regulatory bodies.

Our Belgian lawyers are admitted to either the French speaking Brussels Bar or the Dutch speaking Brussels Bar.

Lawyers admitted to the Ordre Francais des Avocats du Barreau de Bruxelles (avocats)  are subject to the Règles Déontologiques

Lawyers admitted to the Nederlandse Orde van Advocaten bij de balie van Brussel (advocaten) are subject to the Deontologiche Regelen (link in English): https://www.baliebrussel.be/foreign-lawyers-2/ethical-and-professional-rules/).

CHINA

In Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou we operate by 斐石 (Fei Shi), a Partnership established under the laws of the People's Republic of China. Fei Shi is a Member of Fieldfisher Global, a Swiss Verein. Fieldfisher Global itself does not itself provide legal or any other services to clients. Each Fieldfisher Global Verein member accepts liability for the provision of service it provides. Unless explicit written agreement is given no Fieldfisher Verein member is responsible for the errors or omissions of nor has the authority to obligate or otherwise bind any other Fieldfisher Global Verein member or any member of the Fieldfisher network.

FRANCE

We operate in Paris through Fieldfisher (France) LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales under SBOC344902. A list of the Members and their professional qualifications is open to inspection at the registered office, Riverbank House 2 Swan Lane London EC4R 3TT Fieldfisher (France) LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Fieldfisher (France) LLP is registered for the purpose of VAT in France under FR 12513618298. Fieldfisher (France) LLP's professional indemnity insurance is provided by HDI Global Specialty SE-UK, registered office 10 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 3BE, Starr Insurance (Europe) Limited, registered address 4th Floor, 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AD, Axis Speciality Europe SE, 4th Floor Plantation Place South, 60 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5AZ and is in addition to the local/regional insurance requirements of the Paris Bar Association.

Advocates must adhere to Le Reglement Interieur National: RIN. In accordance with the requirements of L' Ordre des Avocats du Barreau de Paris here.

GERMANY

We practise in DusseldorfHamburg, Frankfurt and Munich through Fieldfisher Plog Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB, which is registered as a partnership with limited professional liability with number PR 1275 in the partnership register at the Hamburg District Courtand Fieldfisher Tech Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, which is registered with number HRB 166177 in the Commercial Register at the Hamburg District Court. A list of the Members and their professional qualifications is open to inspection at the registered office, Riverbank House, 2 Swan Lane London EC4R 3TT.

Fieldfisher Plog Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mBB is registered for VAT in Germany under DE4861902906.

Fieldfisher Tech Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is registered for VAT in Germany under DE338544516.

The service provider (Dienstanbieter) of Fieldfisher’s website is: Fieldfisher LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with number 0C318472. Registered Office: Riverbank House, 2 Swan Lane, London EC4R 3TT

E-mail: info@fieldfisher.com 
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7861 4000
VAT ID/ (Umsatzsteueridentifikationsnummer): GB232273784
Fieldfisher LLP is represented by Michael Chissick (Managing Partner)
Fieldfisher Plog Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB is represented by  Dr. Philipp Plog.

Fieldfisher Tech Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is represented by Katharina Weimer, Stephan Zimprich and Thorsten Ihler.

Unless otherwise stated, all German lawyers at Fieldfisher Plog Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB and Fieldfisher Tech Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH are admitted within the Federal Republic of Germany to practise as lawyers (Rechtsanwalt) and are Members of the Bar (Rechtsanwaltskammer) for their respective offices. Rechtsanwaltskammer Dusseldorf, Freiligrathstraße 25, 40479 Düsseldorf, Germany, Rechtsanwaltskammer Hamburg, Valentinskamp 88, 20355 Hamburg, Germany, Rechtsanwaltskammer Munich, Tal 33, 80331 München, Germany, Rechtsanwaltskammer Frankfurt, Bockenheimer Anlage 36, 60322 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Andre Happel is additionally admitted within the Federal Republic of Germany to practise as tax advisor (Steuerberater) and is Member of the tax chamber in the state of Hesse (Steuerberaterkammer Hessen), Bleichstraße 1, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Relevant rules and regulations governing the professional conduct of lawyers admitted in Germany are provided by

  • Federal Lawyers Act (Bundesrechtsanwaltsordnung; BRAO);
  • Lawyers Compensation Act (Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz; RBG);
  • Rules of Professional Practise (Berufsordnung; BRAO);
  • Rules of Professional Practise for specialist lawyers (Fachanwaltsordnung; FAO);
  • The European Lawyers in Germany Act (Gesetz über die Tätigkeit europäischer Rechtsanwälte in Deutschland; EuRAG);
  • The Code of Conduct of the Council of European Bars and Law Societies (Berufsregeln der Rechtsanwälte der Europäischen Union; CCBE); and
  • Specific Rules of Professional Practice for Money Laundering (Berufsrechtliche Ergänzungen zum Geldwäschebekämpfungsgesetz; GwG)

The relevant professional rules and regulations for lawyers can be accessed and viewed under the Berufsrecht section of the Bundesrechtsanwaltskammer website www.brak.de.

Fieldfisher Plog Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB's and Fieldfisher Tech Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's professional indemnity insurance is provided by HDI Global Specialty SE-UK, registered office 10 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 3BE, Starr Insurance (Europe) Limited, registered address 4th Floor, 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5A Axis Speciality Europe SE, 4th Floor Plantation Place South, 60 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5AZ D, and is in addition to the local/regional insurance requirements of the relevant German Bar Associations. Its territorial coverage is worldwide.

For assistance in relation to a dispute regarding online services, you can refer to the EU Online Dispute Resolution website: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.  Please note that in accordance with Section 36 of the VSBG legislation ("Gesetz über die alternative Streitbeilegung in Verbrauchersachen"), our German offices are neither willing nor obliged to participate in a dispute settlement before a consumer arbitration body.

IRELAND

We practise in Ireland through Fieldfisher LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in the Republic of Ireland. Fieldfisher LLP registered in Ireland is regulated by the Law Society of Ireland and authorised by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority to operate as a limited liability partnership from 2 March 2020.

As set out in the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, (subject to the exceptions listed therein), a Partner in Fieldfisher LLP registered in Ireland, has no personal liability for any debts, liabilities or obligations which are incurred for the purpose of carrying on the business of Fieldfisher LLP registered in Ireland (whether these are liabilities of Fieldfisher LLP registered in Ireland, of himself or herself, of another partner/member or partners or members in Fieldfisher LLP registered in Ireland or of any employee, agent or representative of Fieldfisher LLP registered in Ireland) and however such liability may arise.

The above relates only to the personal liability of Partners and does not prevent or restrict the enforcement against the property of Fieldfisher LLP registered in Ireland of any debt, liability or obligation.  The Partnership Act 1890 (Ireland) applies to Fieldfisher LLP registered in Ireland to the extent that it is not inconsistent with Chapter 3 of Part 8 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015.

The Law Society of Ireland regulates our lawyers in Ireland and a list of the members and their professional qualifications is open for inspection at the registered office, Capel Building, Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7, D07 N4C6.

Fieldfisher LLP registered in Ireland is insured by HDI Global Specialty SE-UK, registered office 10 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 3BE, Starr Insurance (Europe) Limited, registered address 4th Floor, 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AD and Axis Speciality Europe SE, 4th Floor Plantation Place South, 60 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5AZ.

Fieldfisher LLP registered in Ireland is registered for VAT with number 9526914L.

ITALY

In Bologna, Milan, Turin, Rome, and Venice we operate by Studio Associato Servizi Professionali Integrati, a Partnership established under the laws of Italy whose principal office is Via della Moscova, 3 Milan 20121. Studio Associato Servizi Professionali Integrati is a Member of Fieldfisher Global, a Swiss Verein. Fieldfisher Global does not provide legal or any other services to clients. Each Fieldfisher Global Verein member accepts liability for the services it provides.  Unless explicit written agreement is given no Fieldfisher Verein member is responsible for the errors or omissions of, nor has the authority to obligate or otherwise bind any other Fieldfisher Global Verein member or any member of the Fieldfisher network.

SASPI is registered for the purpose of VAT in Milan under VAT Number 13177810150.

LUXEMBOURG

In Luxembourg, we practice through Fieldfisher (Luxembourg) S.C.S. a common limited partnership under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and providing professional services as lawyers registered with the Luxembourg Bar Association. A list of the members and their professional qualifications is open to inspection at the registered office of Fieldfisher (Luxembourg) S.C.S. or at, Riverbank House, 2 Swan Lane, London, EC4R 3TT.

Fieldfisher (Luxembourg) S.C.S. is insured by HDI Global Specialty SE-UK, registered office 10 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 3BE, Starr Insurance (Europe) Limited, registered address 4th Floor, 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AD and Axis Speciality Europe SE, 4th Floor Plantation Place South, 60 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5AZ.

The Luxembourg Bar Association regulates our lawyers in Luxembourg.

Fieldfisher (Luxembourg) S.C.S. is represented by Ingrid Dubourdieu, Country Managing Partner.

E-mail: Luxembourg.Info@fieldfisher.com

NETHERLANDS

In Amsterdam we operate by Fieldfisher N.V., a limited liability company established under the laws of the Netherlands whose principal office is Amsteldijk 220, 1079LK, Amsterdam. Fieldfisher N.V. is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, number 67983758, and offers professional services as advocaten and civil law notaries (notarissen). Fieldfisher N.V. is a member of Fieldfisher Global, a Swiss Verein. Fieldfisher Global does not provide legal or any other services to clients. Each Fieldfisher Global Verein member accepts liability for the services it provides.  Unless explicit written agreement is given no Fieldfisher Verein member is responsible for the errors or omissions of, nor has the authority to obligate or otherwise bind any other Fieldfisher Global Verein member or any member of the Fieldfisher network.

Fieldfisher N.V. is registered for VAT purposes in The Netherlands under VAT registration number: NL 8572.53.074.B.01

Terms of Business:

A copy of the Fieldfisher N.V. terms and conditions can be downloaded here. English / Dutch.  A printed copy will be provided on request.

Complaints Procedure:

If a client wishes to make a complaint, a copy of the Fieldfisher N.V. Complaints Handling Procedure can be downloaded here.

Third Party Bank Account details

Advocatuur: NL86ABNA0245969284 t.n.v. Stichting Beheer Derdengelden Fieldfisher

Notariaat: NL52ABNA0245991042 t.n.v. Fieldfisher N.V. inzake derdengelden Notariaat

SILICON VALLEY

Legal services are provided in California  by Fieldfisher (Silicon Valley ) LLP, company number 202012178001,  a limited liability partnership registered in California and recognised by the State Bar of California. Fieldfisher (Silicon Valley) LLP's professional indemnity insurance is provided by HDI Global Specialty SE-UK, registered office 10 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 3BE, Starr Insurance (Europe) Limited, registered address 4th Floor, 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AD and Axis Speciality Europe SE, 4th Floor Plantation Place South, 60 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5AZ.

SPAIN

In Barcelona and Madrid we operate by Fieldfisher Jausas, a trading name of Jausas Legal Y Tributario SLP, a partnership established under the laws of Spain, whose principal office is at Paseo de Gracia, 103 7ª planta. CP 08008, a member of Fieldfisher Global, a Swiss Verein. Fieldfisher Global does not provide legal or any other services to clients.  Each Fieldfisher Global Verein member accepts liability for the services it provides.  Unless explicit written agreement is given, no Fieldfisher Verein member is responsible for the errors or omissions of, not has the authority to obligate or otherwise bind any other Fieldfisher Global Verein member or any member of the Fieldfisher network.

Fieldfisher Jausas is registered for the purpose of VAT in under VAT Number ESB61466868.