1. General
2. Ethics & Professional Standards Policy
3. Anti-Corruption & Anti-Money Laundering Policies & Procedures Statement
4. Data Privacy
5. Human Rights
6. Slavery & Human Trafficking
7. Professional Indemnity Insurance
8. Copyright & Links
9. Attorney Advertising
10. Disclaimer

 

1. General

 

The Northcroft LAW name a Northcroft LAW™ trademark created and established under and operated by Northcrofts (ME) LTD, a company incorporated under the laws of Turks and Caicos, British West Indies, with registration number E.7210, whose registered office and principal place of business is at PO Box 25 Britannic House, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, British West Indies, a company that provides international legal services and license the Northcroft LAW™ trademark to other territories.

 

In relation to Northcroft LAW practices all over the world which are corporate bodies, whether limited liability partnerships or other corporate bodies, we use the word “partner”, on this website and generally, to refer to a member of the Northcroft LAW family as a shareowner or director of the other corporate body or in either case an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications. Confirmation as to the member/shareowner/director status of a partner practising through a corporate body can be provided on request.

 

2.  Ethics & Professional Standards Policy

 

Northcroft LAW is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards. These apply to all our people, regardless of role, and to all our offices. Northcroft LAW people are required to act professionally and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

 

These ethical and professional standards include:

• Acting with integrity, professionalism and fairness.
• Acting in the best interests of each client, including providing a proper standard of service to our clients.
• Upholding the rule of law and the proper administration of justice.
• Behaving in a way that maintains the trust the public has in the provision of legal services.
• Maintaining our independence.

 

The Northcroft LAW Firm has internal policies intended to help its people comply with these standards and with relevant laws and regulations.

 

3. Anti-Corruption & Anti-Money Laundering Policies & Procedures Statement

 

Northcroft LAW has a zero-tolerance policy towards bribery and corruption. We are committed to:

• Conducting business in a manner that complies with applicable laws and is consistent with the highest ethical standards including, among other things, standards intended to prevent bribery and corruption.
• Using our best endeavours to ensure that those who perform services for and on behalf of Northcroft LAW, including employees, contractors, foreign counsel and agents, affiliates and partners, are aware of and share our commitment to conducting business ethically.

 

The Northcroft LAW Firm is subject to the UK Bribery Act 2010 and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in respect of its activities throughout the world and has adopted an Anti-Corruption Policy, which has been endorsed by its senior management. The policy is based on an assessment by Northcroft LAW of the external and internal bribery risks that face us and reflects fundamental standards that Northcroft LAW expects those who perform services for us and on our behalf to abide by when acting on our behalf.

 

In addition, Northcroft LAW is subject to the general anti-money laundering acts of the Turks & Caicos such as:

• The Proceeds of Crime Ordinance 2007(“POCO 2007”).
• The Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2007.
• The Anti-Money Laundering and Prevention of Terrorist Financing Code.

 

As well as to the following anti-terrorist funding acts enforced by the U.K. Government:

• The United Kingdom Terrorism (United Nations Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order 2001.
• The Al-Qa’ida and Taliban (United Nations Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order 2002.
• The Anti-Terrorism (Financial and Other Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order 2002.

 

Northcroft LAW will not use third parties or intermediaries to engage on its behalf in unethical practices that would be prohibited under any applicable laws if undertaken by Northcroft LAW. Northcroft LAW expects that all third parties and intermediaries that it engages will conduct themselves accordingly when acting on behalf or for the benefit of Northcroft LAW. Northcroft LAW is committed to transparency on its ethical standards and anti-bribery initiatives and has established procedures that are described in our Anti-Corruption Policy to encourage employees to report instances or allegations of policy violations. In addition, the Firm has signed up to the World Economic Forum’s Partnering Against Corruption Initiative and the UN Global Compact.

 

Our anti-money laundering (AML) policies are generally based on the highest standards that are required in the jurisdictions where we operate and apply in relation to all of our business in all of our offices all over the world. The Firm conducts client due diligence enquiries on each new client and persons connected with them and conducts ongoing monitoring of existing clients. These enquiries are based on the FATF Recommendations, and the EU Fifth Money Laundering Directive, although if additional information is required by the local rules of any country where we are being asked to work, that information will also be obtained. Where necessary for these purposes, we seek relevant information from third party data suppliers. Where individuals have supplied personal data for this purpose, we will only use it for that purpose and will keep it only as long as the relevant AML and data protection legislation requires.

 

The Northcroft LAW Firm also has internal procedures to ensure that any suspicions of money laundering are reported to the appropriate authorities where there is an obligation to do so. Lawyers and other relevant staff are provided with training on these issues.

 

For more detailed information about our policies and procedures, please contact us.

 

4.  Data Privacy

 

Northcroft LAW takes data privacy seriously. We have a global policy, that we follow worldwide, which is based on EU data protection principles. For more information see our privacy statement.

 

5. Human Rights

 

The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights which were unanimously endorsed by the Human Rights Council in 2011 state that all business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights. As a firm we have agreed to support and respect internationally recognised human rights, both as part of our commitment to the UN Global Compact and consistent with the UN Guiding Principles.

 

6. Slavery & Human Trafficking

 

Northcroft LAW opposes all forms of slavery and human trafficking and is committed to taking steps to ensure that these do not occur in its business or in its supply chains. For further details, see our Modern Slavery Act transparency statement.

 

7.  Professional Indemnity Insurance

 

All Northcroft LAW entities worldwide have professional indemnity insurance cover which is in excess of any local compulsory requirements.

 

8.  Copyright & Links

 

The materials contained on this website are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice. Neither Northcroft LAW nor any other Northcroft LAW entity accepts any responsibility for any loss which may arise from reliance on information published on this site.

 

The materials published on this website are unless otherwise stated the copyright works of Northcroft LAW or any other Northcroft LAW entity. You may make copies of materials published which are of interest to you for your own personal use and you may provide occasional copies of individual publications (in paper or electronic form) to others for information purposes only provided that you do so free of charge. When you do make copies for yourself or others, the content of the published material and the copyright notices must remain intact, your communication of the content must not be misleading or inaccurate and a copy of this notice must accompany any copies of the materials which you provide to others. You may not republish any content or material available on our website on any other public website or imitate any or our services without our prior written consent. You may not create a link to any part of our website, without our prior written consent, which can be requested by contacting Website Feedback. No other use of the materials published on this website is permitted without the express prior written consent of Northcroft LAW or any other Northcroft LAW entity.

 

9.  Attorney Advertising

 

It shall be noted that under certain circumstances and for certain recipients, some of the material accessible on this website may constitute attorney advertising. Accordingly, we make the following statement:

 

“Attorney advertising, prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.”

 

10.  Disclaimer

 

The information materials and opinions contained on this website are for general information purposes only, are not intended to constitute legal or other professional advice and should not be relied on or treated as a substitute for specific advice relevant to particular circumstances. Neither Northcroft LAW nor any Northcroft LAW entity and/or branch accepts any responsibility for any loss which may arise from reliance on information or materials published on this website. If you wish to find out more about the information in the materials published, please contact a Northcroft LAW partner.

 

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