'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 London, Manchester, 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).
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
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
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 Dusseldorf, Hamburg, 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: https://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.