Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

   1. This privacy policy ('Privacy Policy') is issued by Withers LLP, Withers Bergman LLP and their affiliated partnerships, offices, undertakings, affiliates and alliances, including Withers Australia, Withers BVI, Withers 衛達仕, Studio Legale Associato con Withers LLP, Withers Japan, Zeirishi Jimusho and Withers Tax Advisory LLP authorised to practice under the name ‘Withers' or ‘Withersworldwide' (and references to ‘Withers', ‘we' or ‘us' are to one or more of those partnerships, offices and undertakings, as appropriate). It sets out the basis on which any personal information we collect from you, or that you provide us through this website ('Website') or elsewhere ('Your Information'), will be used and protected by us.
   2. You should also check the Terms of Use and Legal Notice on our Website and any additional terms and conditions as notified to you from time to time that may regulate your use of this Website.
   3. Without prejudice to the foregoing, if you or your organisation is a Withers’ client this Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our applicable engagement letter and terms of business, which will prevail in the event of any conflict with this Privacy Policy.

2. Changes to our Privacy Policy

   1. We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy at any time so please check that you have seen the latest version.

3. Personal information we collect

   1. We may collect Your Information from you if you use this Website. For example, when you supply your contact details to sign-up to receive alerts, register for events or request other information.
   2. Provision of personal information is voluntary but failure to provide certain personal information requested may render you unable to use or access certain services or parts of this Website.
   3. The type of personal information we require will be set out on the relevant page of the Website at the time you register with us and may include your name, email address, postal address and other personal details about you. This personal information is referred to in this Privacy Policy as 'Your Information'.
   4. We may also collect information about your use of our Website (for example, the URL you came from; your browser type and the pages of our Website that were viewed during your visit). For more information on how we do this, please see our Cookie Policy.

4. Use of Your Information

   1. We may use Your Information and other information we gather about your use of this Website for the purposes of:
      1. providing you with access to our Website and personalising your visit to our Website;
      2. administering, supporting, improving and developing our business and services;
      3. dealing with your enquiries and providing you with information about services which are similar to services you previously received from us;
      4. letting you know about new legal developments;
      5. providing you with alerts, newsletters and information about events or conferences;
      6. seeking your participation in surveys or research by email, phone or mail;
      7. modifying and improving our Website;
      8. dealing with job applications, as referred to in the section headed ‘Job Applications’ below; and
      9. providing you with marketing communications regarding our legal, regulatory services and advisory services (provided you have given consent to receiving such materials).
   2. We may also contact you for other purposes that you consent to from time to time.
   3. If you wish to update Your Information or unsubscribe from receiving marketing communications from us please email us at unsubscribe@withersworldwide.com.

5. Legal obligations

   1. We will collect and use Your Information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 ('DPA') in the United Kingdom and the Privacy & Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.
   2. Withers LLP is currently registered as a data controller in the United Kingdom under the Data Protection Act 1998 (number: Z6371171).

6. Disclosing Your Information to third parties

   1. We do not sell, trade, or rent Your Information to others. We do not disclose Your Information to third parties without your consent unless we are legally required to do so or where such disclosure is necessary to enable third parties with whom we work to assist us in providing our services to you or to respond to your enquiry.
   2. Where we pass Your Information to any third parties (for example for the purposes of managing the job application process as referred to in the section headed ‘Job Applications’ below), we will require those third parties to act in accordance with our instructions and adopt appropriate security measures to protect Your Information. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that Your Information is used by those third parties in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

7. International transfers

   1. Please note that, given the international scope of our business, when you provide Your Information you confirm that you understand and accept that it may be accessed by our offices in countries outside the European Economic Area whose laws provide levels of protection for personal data that may not be equivalent to the protection provided in the United Kingdom under the DPA or under the laws of your own country.
   2. Your Information will only be disclosed to our staff, contractors and consultants who all share our commitment to treating Your Information responsibly, to be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Job applications

   1. You have the ability, through this Website, to apply online for a training contract or other employment vacancy with Withers. This process is managed by a third party data processor acting on our behalf and when clicking on the relevant link you will be taken to their dedicated mini-site which is used solely for the purpose of dealing with your application to Withers.
   2. To apply for a training contract or other employment vacancy, you will have to fill in an online application form which will require you to provide biographical details, including details of your education and employment history and other similar information relevant to the recruitment decision-making process. This information that you submit will enable us to make a decision as to whether to proceed with your application.
   3. Please note that when you apply for a position with us, you guarantee and warrant to us that the information that you provide to us is true, accurate and complete in all respects.
   4. As part of the application process, you may also be asked to provide details of your ethnic origin or state of health ('sensitive information'). This is so that we can maintain our commitment to being an equal opportunities employer. When you fill in the online form, you will be given the choice as to whether or not you want to disclose this sensitive information. You are completely free not to disclose such sensitive information and this will have no influence whatsoever on the outcome of your application. If you do provide such sensitive information in your application, it will only be used for equal opportunities monitoring and for no other purpose.

9. Your data rights

   1. In accordance with your legal rights under the DPA and other applicable law, you may request to receive information regarding the personal data that we collect about you and other details about what we use Your Information for, or to request the correction of any incorrect personal information that we may hold about you. In some circumstances, applicable law also allows you to request that we delete personal information we hold about you which causes you unwarranted damage or distress.
   2. If you would like to exercise any of the above rights, please write to us at the email address in the ‘Contact’ section below. Where applicable law allows, we reserve the right to make a small charge to cover our administrative expenses in responding to your request. We may also require further information to verify your identity or locate the specific information that you seek before responding.

10. Security to protect your information

    1. We employ appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect Your Information from being accessed by unauthorised persons and against unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction and damage. We also endeavour to take all reasonable steps to protect Your Information from external threats. However, please be aware that there are inherent security risks of sending information by public networks or on public computers and we cannot therefore 100% guarantee the security of any data disclosed or transmitted over the internet.

11. Other websites

    1. This Website contains links to third party operated websites, for example, LinkedIn and Twitter, which are outside our control and are not covered by this Privacy Policy. If you access such other websites using the links provided, the operators of those websites may collect personal information about you in accordance with their own privacy practices. These practices are likely to differ from ours, so you should check the terms of any applicable privacy policy or terms of use when you visit such third party websites.

12. Contact

    1. If you have further comments, queries and requests relating to how we use Your Information please contact us at webmaster@withersworldwide.com.

13. Governing law

    1. This Privacy Policy is subject to English law. To the maximum extent legally permitted, you agree that any dispute relating to use of your data as referred to under this Privacy Policy is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales and any proceedings relating to a dispute shall be in the English language.

Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

   1. This cookie policy (‘Cookie Policy’) is issued by Withers LLP, Withers Bergman LLP and their affiliated partnerships, offices, undertakings, affiliates and alliances, including Withers Australia, Withers BVI, Withers 衛達仕, Studio Legale Associato con Withers LLP, Withers Japan, Zeirishi Jimusho and Withers Tax Advisory LLP authorised to practice under the name ‘Withers’ or ‘Withersworldwide’ (and references to ‘Withers’, ‘we’ or ‘us’ are to one or more of those partnerships, offices and undertakings, as appropriate). It sets out how Withers use cookies and similar tracking technologies (“Cookies”) when you access our website and our online services (‘Website’). You should also check our Privacy Policy regarding how we use your information generally.
   2. By using this Website or accessing our online services, you consent to us using Cookies as described in this Policy.

2. What are Cookies?

   1. Cookies are small pieces of information sent by the web server that hosts our Website to the web browser on the computer or device you use to access this Website (e.g. Internet Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome or Firefox). These cookies enable our computer server to collect information from the browser on your device about your browsing activity when using your device to access our Website.

3. How we use Cookies

   1. We use Cookies to help us better understand how our Website is used and provide a more user-friendly experience. For example, using knowledge of your previous Website visits, we can tailor content to match your particular needs and interests when you revisit our Website. Please note that Cookies are not used by us to collect sensitive personal data or financial details such as credit card information. You can disable cookies using the settings on your web browser although this may affect your ability to get full use of all the features on our Website.

4. Cookie types

   1. The following describes the Cookies that we may use and what they are used for:
      1. Strictly necessary Cookies: Some Cookies are essential in order to enable you to navigate our Website and use special features you require. Where such Cookies are strictly necessary to receive a particular service you have asked for (e.g. secure extranet access) or to enable you to view or use our Website, we do not need to ask your permission to use them.
      2. Performance Cookies: These Cookies collect information about user visits to our Website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often. Some of these Performance Cookies are ‘analytics’ cookies, using third party software tools, which help us understand more about how our Website is used. For example, we use Google Analytics to help us monitor visitor traffic to our Website. Performance Cookies do not collect information that personally identifies a visitor by name so our use of them should not impact on your privacy.
      3. Functionality Cookies: This describes Cookies that allow our Website to remember information from your previous visit, such as details you previously submitted or your previously stated preferences. For example, when you complete a registration form and you tick the ‘Remember Me’ checkbox, we will use a Cookie to remember your details if you complete another form without you having to re-enter them. These Cookies may also be used to provide services you request such as newsletters or publications. Such a cookie may also be used to set the background image across the Website. This will remember which image was displayed to you the last time you visited our Website and will display the next image (in a set order) on your next visit.
      4. Third party Cookies: Our Website may also allow third parties to download cookies to your device. For example if you choose to ‘share’ a page or article from our Website with friends through a third party site such as a LinkedIn and Twitter, you may be sent cookies from these third party websites which we have no control over. You should check the third party website’s privacy policy or terms of use for more information about their use of cookies.

5. More Information

   1. If you need any more information regarding our use of Cookies please contact us at webmaster@withersworldwide.com .

Terms of Use

Please read the following terms and conditions (‘Terms of Use') carefully before using this website (‘Website'). Accessing any information, features or services on this Website indicates that you accept these Terms of Use. If you do not accept them, then do not use this Website. These Terms of Use are issued by Withers LLP, Withers Bergman LLP and their affiliated partnerships, offices, undertakings, affiliates and alliances, including Withers Australia, Withers BVI, Withers 衛達仕, Studio Legale Associato con Withers LLP, Withers Japan, Zeirishi Jimusho and Withers Tax Advisory LLP authorised to practice under the name ‘Withers' or ‘Withersworldwide' (and references to ‘Withers', ‘we' or ‘us' are to one or more of those partnerships, offices and undertakings, as appropriate). For more information on how we are regulated in various jurisdictions please see the Legal Notice. These Terms of Use apply to your use of content and services accessed through this Website and resulting electronic communications between you and us. Additional terms and conditions may apply if you wish to use certain services available through this Website and, if so, these will be indicated on the relevant webpages.

1. Introduction

   1. You may access most areas of this Website without registering or supplying your personal details to us. Certain areas of this Website are only open to you if you register. In particular, you will be required to register your details with us when applying for a training contract or other employment vacancy. For more information on how Withers uses personal information submitted through this Website please refer to our Privacy Policy.
   2. Withers may update these Terms of Use at any time so you should check them from time to time to make sure you have seen the latest version. Where additional terms and conditions appear on specific sections of this Website and there is any inconsistency between them and any part of these Terms of Use, the additional terms will take priority over the relevant part of these Terms of Use.
   3. If you are a client of Withers, nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to take over from or modify any provision in your engagement letter, our client terms of business or any other agreement concerning any applicable privilege or the lawyer-client relationship, all of which will continue to apply.
   4. NO LEGAL ADVICE: The information contained in this Website is provided for general information only and may not reflect current status in relation to applicable law, cases, settlements or judgements. Nothing contained on this Website is intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be construed as Withers agreeing to provide legal services to you. You acknowledge and agree that your use of this Website shall not create a lawyer-client relationship with Withers.
   5. Some of the material on this Website may constitute attorney advertising within the meaning of sections 1200.1 and 1200.6-8 of Title 22 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulatory Attorney Advertising Regulations or other applicable regulations. The following statement is made on this website in accordance with those rules: ATTORNEY ADVERTISING; PRIOR RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE A SIMILAR OUTCOME. Results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each representation.
   6. No recipient of content from this site, client or otherwise, should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content included on this Website without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from an attorney licensed in the recipient's state. Withers expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this Website.
   7. Withers does not seek to represent any person or entity based upon that person's or entity's viewing of this Website (or any portion of this Website) in any jurisdiction where this Website (or any portion of this Website) does not comply with all of the laws, professional conduct rules or ethical requirements of that jurisdiction.

2. Licence

   1. Unless otherwise stated, the copyright and other intellectual property rights in all text, images, audio content and other material on this Website including without limitation photographs, graphics, designs diagrams, charts, tables, software, applications, tools and its layout (in whatever medium) (‘Material') is owned by Withers or its licensors. For the purposes of these Terms of Use, any copying, publication, distribution or use of such Material other than in accordance with paragraph 2.2 below for any purpose is prohibited.
   2. You are permitted to download and take copies of Material from this Website for your own personal non-commercial reference or use on the following basis:
      1. Material is not modified or adapted in any way;
      2. any images and graphics are reproduced together with the accompanying text; and
      3. relevant copyright, trade mark and other legal notices are reproduced in all copies together with necessary attributions or acknowledgements of the source material.
   3. Other than provided under paragraph 2.2, or automatically cached excerpts or links provided as part of a web search service or to the extent that the law expressly permits (which cannot be excluded by contract), no part of this Website may be reproduced in any other website or included in any electronic retrieval system or service without Withers' prior written permission. If you breach any of these Terms of Use, your permission to download, copy or use Materials on this Website automatically terminates and you must immediately delete or destroy any copies of Material in your possession.
   4. Any rights not expressly granted under these Terms of Use are reserved.

3. Service access

   1. While Withers endeavours to make this Website normally available to the public 24 hours a day, it shall not be liable if for any reason this Website is unavailable at any time or for any period.
   2. Access to this Website may be suspended temporarily and without notice in the case of system failure, telecommunications issues, maintenance or repair or for any reason beyond Withers' control.

4. Visitor conduct

   1. Except for personal information as covered under the Privacy Policy, where you post any information, data, images or other material to this Website in whatever form (‘User Content'), this shall be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. Withers shall have no obligation with respect to such User Content and where you post such User Content you acknowledge that Withers is be free to copy, disclose, distribute, publish, incorporate and otherwise use User Content for any lawful purpose.
   2. You are prohibited from posting or transmitting to or from this Website any User Content
      1. that is threatening, defamatory, obscene, indecent, seditious, offensive, pornographic, abusive, liable to incite racial hatred, discriminatory, menacing, scandalous, inflammatory, blasphemous, in breach of confidence, in breach of privacy or which may cause harassment, annoyance or inconvenience;
      2. for which you have not obtained all necessary clearances, licences and/or approvals;
      3. which constitutes or encourages conduct that would be considered criminal or giving rise to civil liability, or is otherwise contrary to the law of or infringes the rights of any third party, in any country;
      4. which is or could be technically harmful (including, without limitation, computer viruses, logic bombs, Trojan horses, worms, harmful components, corrupted data or other malicious software or harmful data); or
      5. for promotional purposes (including without limitation, unsolicited marketing or advertising).
   3. You may not use the Website or any Material appearing on it in any misleading or unlawful manner or for any purpose except as expressly provided for in these Terms of Use.
   4. You may not use links to this Website or any Material on it to increase traffic to your own website for commercial gain without our express permission.
   5. Withers reserves the right to fully co-operate with any law enforcement agencies, regulatory authorities or court orders requesting or directing Withers to disclose the identity or locate anyone posting any material in breach of paragraphs 4.2 to 4.4.

5. Links to other websites

   1. Any links to third party websites on this Website are provided solely for your convenience. If you use these links, you leave this Website. Withers has not reviewed all of these third party websites and does not control and is not responsible for these websites. Withers therefore does not endorse or make any representations about them, their contents or availability, any results that may be obtained from using them or any of these third party websites' privacy practices. If you decide to access any of the third party websites linked to this Website, you do so entirely at your own risk.

6. Registration

   1. If you register with us this is for a single user only. You must not share your user name, password or log-in details with anyone else.
   2. When you register, you warrant that the personal information which you are required to provide is true, accurate and complete in all material respects.
   3. You are responsible for ensuring the security of any password issued to you. If you think or know that someone else has access to or knows your password, then you agree to inform Withers immediately, so that a new password can be issued to you.

7. Disclaimer

   1. The information contained in this Website does not constitute legal advice. Users of this Website should take appropriate legal advice based on their individual circumstances. Withers accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss which may result from reliance on any of the information, opinions or Material contained in or accessed through this Website.
   2. While Withers uses commercially reasonable efforts to post information on this Website that is correct, Withers does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the Material on this Website. Withers may make changes to the Material on this Website at any time without notice. The Material on this Website may contain certain omissions, errors or may be out of date, and Withers makes no commitment to update such Material.
   3. The Material on this Website is provided on an "as is" basis without any representation, warranty, term or condition of any kind (whether express or implied by law). To the maximum extent permitted by law, Withers excludes all representations, warranties, conditions and terms (including, without limitation, and implied terms or conditions of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose or reasonable care and skill) which but for this legal notice might have effect in relation to this Website.
   4. IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: As required by U.S. Treasury Regulations governing tax practice, you are advised that any written tax advice contained herein was not written or intended to be used (and cannot be used) by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

8. Liability

   1. Subject to paragraph 8.2 below, Withers and any of its partners, members, employees, representatives, agents or authorised contractors disclaim and exclude all liability for any loss or damage suffered by you (or any third party) in connection with this Website including (without limitation):
      1. your (or such third party's) use of or inability to use the Website;
      2. any results obtained from use of this Website (or any third party websites linked to this Website);
      3. loss or damage caused by a virus, distributed denial-of-service attack or other technologically harmful material that may infect your hardware, software, data or other property on account of your use of this Website or downloading of any Material from this Website or any websites linked to this Website.
         In addition, if your use of Material on this Website results in the need for servicing, repair, correction or recovery of equipment, software or data, you assume all costs of the above.
   2. Nothing in these Terms of Use, excludes or limits liability for:
      1. death or personal injury caused by negligence (as such term is defined by applicable law);
      2. fraud; or
      3. any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

9. Governing law and jurisdiction

   1. Except as covered by paragraph 9.2, these Terms of Use and your use of the Website shall be governed and construed in accordance with English law. Disputes arising in connection with these Terms of Use or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
   2. If you are accessing the site from within the United States of America then these Terms of Use and your use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of Connecticut. Disputes arising in connection with these Terms of Use or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Connecticut courts.