Legal Notices
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Location Notices
SNR Denton is the collective
trade name for an international legal practice including SNR Denton
Group (a Swiss Verein), SNR Denton UK LLP, SNR Denton US LLP, and
their affiliated undertakings, each of which is a separate and
distinct legal entity (a “Practice”). SNR Denton Group (a
Swiss Verein) does not itself provide legal or other client
services.
The terms “SNR
Denton” or the “firm” refer to one or more Practices. Any
reference to a “partner” means a partner, member, consultant, or
employee with equivalent standing and qualifications in at least
one Practice.
Any reference to an
SNR Denton “location” means any office, associate office, facility,
associate firm, or special alliance within the international legal
practice.
Terms of
Use
Revised November
2010
The snrdenton.com
website (the “Website”) is provided as a service to clients,
colleagues, and others for general information only. This
information is not designed to provide legal or other advice or
create a lawyer-client relationship. You should not take, or
refrain from taking action based on its content. Please do
not send us any confidential information until we have confirmed in
writing that we represent or act for you. Unsolicited emails
from non-clients do not establish a lawyer-client relationship, may
not be privileged, and may be disclosed to others. Prior
results and case studies do not guarantee a similar outcome in
future representation.
This Terms of Use
Agreement (the “Terms of Use” or “Agreement”) describes the terms
and conditions applicable to your access and use of the
Website. You accept this Agreement by using the Website or
accessing any content available through the Website, including
without limitation our RSS feeds (collectively, the
“Content”). SNR Denton may revise this Agreement at any
time by posting the revised Terms of Use on the Website, and you
agree that your use of the Website after such changes will
constitute your acceptance of such changes. For your
convenience, the date of last revision is included at the top of
this page. Changes to this Agreement will not be applied
retroactively.
1.
Changes. SNR Denton may make changes to the Website and the
Content and/or the services described on the Website at any
time.
2.
Proprietary Rights. The Website and the Content are the sole
and exclusive property of SNR Denton and/or its licensors. You
agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit
for any commercial purpose, any portion of the Website or the
Content other than as expressly authorized by SNR Denton in
writing. You hereby acknowledge and agree that, as between SNR
Denton and you, all right, title, and interest in and to the
Website and the Content shall be owned exclusively by SNR Denton.
Use of the Website or the Content in any way not expressly
permitted by this Agreement is prohibited.
3.
Permitted Uses. So long as you agree and comply with the terms of
this Agreement, and unless this Agreement is otherwise terminated
by SNR Denton, SNR Denton invites you to view and/or print a single
copy of the Website and the Content. You agree that you will not
remove or modify any acknowledgements, credits or legal notices
contained on the Website or in the Content. Special terms may
apply to some services offered on the Website and may be posted in
connection with the applicable service, feature or activity.
Any such terms are in addition to this Agreement and, in the event
of a conflict, any such terms shall prevail.
4.
Additional Restrictions. You agree not to access the Website
by any means other than through a standard web browser on a
computer or mobile device. You further agree that you will not
damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere
with any other party's use and enjoyment of it.
5. About The
Information On This Site. The Content available on the
Website is intended to be a general information resource and is
provided solely on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.
You are encouraged to confirm the information contained
herein. You should not construe SNR Denton's publication of
the Website as a warranty or guarantee of the quality or
availability of any services. Any Content will reflect
only English or United States legal principles (except where
expressly stated otherwise).
6. Links To Other
Sites. The Website may contain links to websites operated by
other parties. SNR Denton provides these links to other
websites as a convenience, and use of these sites is at your own
risk. The linked sites are not under the control of SNR
Denton, and SNR Denton is not responsible for the content available
on the other sites. Such links do not imply SNR Denton’s
endorsement of information or material on any other site and SNR
Denton disclaims all liability with regard to your access to and
use of such linked Websites.
7. Links to
snrdenton.com. Unless otherwise set forth in a written
agreement between you and SNR Denton, you must adhere to SNR
Denton’s linking policy as follows: (i) the appearance,
position and other aspects of the link may not be such as to damage
or dilute the goodwill associated with SNR Denton’s name and
trademarks; (ii) the appearance, position and other attributes of
the link may not create the false appearance that your organization
or entity is sponsored by, affiliated with, or associated with SNR
Denton; (iii) when selected by a user, the link must display the
Website on full-screen and not within a “frame” on the linking
Website; and (iv) SNR Denton reserves the right to revoke its
consent to the link at any time and in its sole discretion.
8.
Trademarks. Unauthorized use of any SNR Denton trademark,
service mark or logo are prohibited, and may be a violation of
federal and state trademark laws.
9.
Disclaimers And Limitation Of Liability.
a.
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED TO YOU ON
AN “AS IS” “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. SNR DENTON MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE
ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT AVAILABLE
THROUGH THE WEBSITE. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ANY
INFORMATION BEFORE RELYING ON IT. USE OF THE WEBSITE AND THE
CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
b.
SNR DENTON MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES THAT USE OF THE
WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT ANY
CONTENT YOU MAY OBTAIN FROM THE WEBSITE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER
HARMFUL CODE.
c.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SNR DENTON DISCLAIMS ALL
LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE),
STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, AND FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL LOSSES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH
ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE WEBSITE, THE CONTENT, OR THE GOODS OFFERED
OR SOLD THROUGH THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF SNR DENTON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
10.
Exclusions And Limitations. Some jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of
liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly,
some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
11.
Indemnity. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold SNR
Denton, its subsidiaries, and affiliates, and their respective
officers, agents, partners and employees, harmless from any loss,
liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees,
due to or arising out of your use of the Website and/or breach of
this Agreement.
12.
Copyright. The Website is protected by international copyright
laws. Except for your use as authorized above, you may not
modify, reproduce or distribute the content, design or layout of
the Website, or individual sections of the content, design or
layout of the Website, without SNR Denton’s express prior written
permission.
13. Privacy Policy.
By agreeing to these terms, you acknowledge that SNR Denton may
collect, use and disclose your information as described in our
Privacy Policy.
14. Choice Of Law and
Forum. This Agreement shall be governed by, and will be construed
under, English law; provided, however, if you are a resident of the
United States, this Agreement shall be governed by, and will be
construed under, the laws of the State of New York, United States
of America, and you irrevocably agree to the exclusive jurisdiction
by the federal and state courts located in the County of New York,
in the State of New York, to settle any dispute which may arise out
of, under, or in connection with this Agreement. YOU AGREE THAT NO
CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE MAY
BE BROUGHT AS A CLASS ACTION.
15.
Data Processing. If SNR
Denton acts as data processor for a client, we will only process
such personal data on the client's instructions and ensure that
appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to
protect against unauthorised or unlawful processing of personal
data and against accidental loss or destruction of or damage to
personal data
16.
Miscellaneous.
a.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid
or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining
provisions shall remain in full force.
b.
Headings are for reference purposes only and in no way define,
limit, construe or describe the scope or extent of such
section.
c.
SNR Denton’s failure to act with respect to any failure by you or
others to comply with these Terms of Use does not waive SNR
Denton’s right to act with respect to subsequent or similar
failures.
d.
These Terms of Use set forth the entire understanding and agreement
between you and SNR Denton with respect to the subject matter
hereof.
e.
Any cause of action or claim you may have with respect to this
Agreement or the Website must be commenced within six (6) months
after the claim or cause of action arises or such claim or cause of
action shall be barred.
f.
You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under
this Agreement without the prior written consent of SNR Denton, and
any assignment or transfer in violation of this provision shall be
null and void.
g.
SNR Denton reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law
and in equity for violations of this Agreement and/or the rules and
regulations set forth on the Website, including without limitation
the right to block access from a particular internet
address.
17.
Contact. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions
regarding this Terms of Use Agreement, please contact us using our
Contact Form, or by post to Attention:
snrdenton.com Terms of Use Questions at either (a) One Fleet Place,
London EC4M 7WS, England, or (b) 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite
7800, Chicago, IL 60606-6404.
Privacy
Policy
Revised September
2010
The privacy of your
personal data is important to SNR Denton. This notice (the
“Policy”) describes SNR Denton's privacy policy as it pertains to
the website located at snrdenton.com (the “Website”). We may from
time-to-time revise this privacy policy, and the date of last
revision will be available at the top of this page, so please be
sure to check back periodically. By using the Website, you are
acknowledging and accepting this Privacy Policy. Your continued use
of the Website after changes have been posted to the Privacy Policy
will constitute your acceptance of such changes.
1.
Confidential Information and Unsolicited Emails. Please do
not send us any confidential information until we have confirmed in
writing that we represent or act for you. Unsolicited emails
from non-clients do not establish a lawyer-client relationship, may
not be privileged, and may be disclosed to others.
2. What Information
We Collect. SNR Denton may ask for and collect from you
personally identifiable and other information at certain points
throughout the Website. Depending on the information and/or
services you request, you may be asked to provide your name, email
address and other information. In addition to the information
you knowingly provide, SNR Denton collects the domain names and IP
addresses of its visitors, along with usage statistics (e.g., types
of web browsers and operating systems used) and browsing history.
This data is used to more efficiently operate SNR Denton's
business, promote our services and administer the Website. SNR
Denton may combine this information with the personally
identifiable and other information it collects.
3. How SNR Denton
Uses Your Information. SNR Denton may use your information (i) to
provide you with personalized content; (ii) to process and respond
to inquiries; (iii) for the purposes for which you provided the
information; (iv) to improve the content and navigability of the
Website; (v) to alert you to new features, special events, and
service offerings; and (vi) to enforce the Terms of Use.
4.
Information Sharing with Third Parties. SNR Denton may disclose
your personally identifiable and other information to another
entity (i) for purposes of outsourcing one or more of the functions
described in the previous section; (ii) to confirm or update
information provided by you; or (iii) to inform you of events,
information about our services, and other important information. If
you tell us you wish to attend an event, your name and organization
may appear on a list which we provide to other delegates at the
event. We may also share your information when legally required to
do so.
5. Sharing and Use
of De-identified Information. Information that is
de-identified (stripped of any information that could be used to
identify you) may be used by SNR Denton for any reason and shared
freely with third parties.
6. How We Collect
Information. In addition to the methods described above, we may
also collect information using cookies, web beacons or similar
technologies. These methods permit us to collect various types of
information, including which pages you visit, which of our email
messages you read, and other information. For instructions on
rejecting or deleting cookies, please visit
allaboutcookies.org. [include link]
7. How We Protect
Information. SNR Denton attempts to protect against the loss,
misuse and alteration of your personal information. Our servers are
protected by reasonable physical and electronic security
measures.
8. How You Can View
Or Update Your Personal Or Financial Information. To ensure that
you have as much control over your personally identifiable and
other information as possible, you may update your information by
contacting us as provided in the “Contacts” section below. We will
use reasonable efforts to process any change you make; provided,
however, that requests to delete information are subject to SNR
Denton's internal reporting and retention policies and all
applicable legal obligations.
9.
International Transfers. We are an international practice and
your data might be passed on to our international offices, some of
which are in countries outside the European Economic Area, which
might not have the same data protection laws as those in force in
the European Economic Area. The Website is hosted on servers
in the United Kingdom and/or United States.
10. Opt-Out. If you
prefer not to receive any further communications, please email
crm@snrdenton.com.
11. Links. The Website
may contain links to third-party websites. SNR Denton is not
responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such
websites.
12.
Contacts. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions
regarding this privacy policy, please contact us using our Contact Form, or by post to Attention:
snrdenton.com Privacy Questions at either (a) One Fleet Place,
London EC4M 7WS, England, or (b) 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite
7800, Chicago, IL 60606-6404.
Location
Notices
Algeria
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Algiers: Cabinet Hadj-Hamou
et Djouadi.
Bahrain
Legal services in
the Kingdom of Bahrain are provided by SNR Denton & Co, an
English partnership. SNR Denton & Co is registered with the
Dubai Financial Services Authority, and authorised and regulated by
the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales and the
Bahrain Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs. The SNR Denton
& Co partnership comprises SNR Denton Middle East Partners LLP
and SNR Denton Middle East Limited.
Belgium
Legal services in
Belgium are provided by SNR Denton US LLP, a US limited liability
partnership, registered in Delaware.
Burundi
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Bujumura: Mkono &
Co.
China
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Beijing: Brandt Chan &
Partners.
Egypt
Legal services in
Egypt are provided by SNR Denton Egypt LLC. SNR Denton Egypt LLC is
registered under Commercial Register no. 2946 and is wholly owned
by SNR Denton UK LLP, which is authorised and regulated by the
Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales.SNR Denton
also has an association with an independent firm in Cairo: El
Oteifi and Afifi Law Office.
France
Legal services in
France are provided by the Paris office of SNR Denton UK LLP. It is
registered with and regulated by the Paris Bar in accordance with
Directive 98/5/CE. Registered for TVA in France with Registration
Number: FR 84 512 435 116.
SNR Denton UK LLP is
a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales
under no. OC322045. Also authorised and regulated by the Solicitors
Regulation Authority of England and Wales. A list of its members is
open to inspection at its registered office: One Fleet Place,
London EC4M 7WS, England.
Ghana
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Accra: Bentsi-Enchill Letsa
& Ankomah.
Hong
Kong
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Hong Kong: Brandt Chan
& Partners.
Jordan
Legal services in
Jordan are provided by Safwan Moubaydeen Law Firm in association
with SNR Denton & Co.
Kenya
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Nairobi: Hamilton Harrison
& Matthews.
Kuwait
Legal services in
Kuwait are provided by International Legal Group in association
with SNR Denton & Co.
Kazakhstan
Legal Services in
Kazakstan are provided by the Almaty branch of SNR Denton
Kazakhstan Limited. SNR Denton Kazakhstan Limited is registered in
England and Wales under no. 03603245. It is wholly owned by SNR
Denton UK LLP, which is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors
Regulation Authority of England and Wales. Lists of its directors
and the members of SNR Denton UK LLP are open for inspection at its
registered office: One Fleet Place, London EC4M 7WS,
England.
Lebanon
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Beirut: Chedid Law
Offices.
Libya
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Tripoli: Tumi Law Firm.
Mauritania
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Nouaskchott: Cabinet Ahmed
Salem Ould Bouhoubeyni.
Mauritius
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Port Louis: BLC
Chambers.
Morocco
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Casablanca: Cabinet
Loudghiri.
Namibia
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Windhoek: Ellis Shilengudwa
Inc.
Nigeria
SNR Denton has a
special alliance with an independent local practice in Nigeria:
Aluko & Oyebode and Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie.
Portugal
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Lisbon: MC &
Associados.
Sultanate of
Oman
Legal services in
the Sultanate of Oman are provided by SNR Denton & Co,
Oman Branch. SNR Denton & Co, Oman Branch is the registered
name of SNR Denton & Co's branch in the Sultanate of Oman. It
is registered in Oman under Commercial Registration no. 1/65635/0.
SNR Denton & Co is licensed to operate and regulated in Oman by
the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is also authorised and
regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and
Wales. The SNR Denton & Co partnership comprises SNR Denton
Middle East Partners LLP and SNR Denton Middle East Limited.
SNR Denton & Co,
Oman Branch also provides services in co-operation with Sariya Al
Hady & Abdelrahman El Nafie & Co – Advocates and Legal
Consultants ("S&A Law Firm"). S&A Law Firm is licensed by
the Ministry of Justice under Registration No. 41/2009.
Qatar
Legal services in
Qatar are provided by SNR Denton & Co, an English partnership.
SNR Denton & Co is licensed by the QFC Authority and authorised
and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and
Wales. The SNR Denton & Co partnership comprises SNR Denton UK
LLP and SNR Denton Middle East Limited.
Russia
Legal services in
Russia are provided by SNR Denton (CIS) Limited. SNR Denton (CIS)
Limited is registered in England and Wales under no. 03372229. It
is wholly owned by SNR Denton UK LLP, which is authorised and
regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and
Wales. Lists of its directors and the members of SNR Denton UK LLP
are open for inspection at its registered office: One Fleet Place,
London EC4M 7WS, England. Registered with the Russian Tax
Authorities under TIN 9909016090.
SNR Denton also has
an association with an independent firm in St Petersburg: Duvernoix
Legal LLC.
Rwanda
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Kigali: Trust Law
Chambers.
Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
Legal services in
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are provided by The Law Firm of Wael A.
Alissa in association with SNR Denton & Co.
Singapore
Legal services are
provided by the Singapore branch of SNR Denton UK LLP. It is
licensed by the Singapore Attorney-General's Chambers. SNR Denton
UK LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and
Wales under no. OC322045. Authorised and regulated by the
Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales. A list of its
members is open for inspection at its registered office: One Fleet
Place, London EC4M 7WS, England.
SNR Denton also has
an association with an independent firm in Singapore: Global Law
Alliance LLC.
South
Africa
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Johannesburg: Glyn Marais
Inc.
Switzerland
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Zurich: Bloch &
Partner.
Tanzania
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Dar Es Salaam: Mkono &
Co.
Turkey
SNR Denton has an
affiliation with an independent firm in Istanbul: Güner Law
Office.
Turkmenistan
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Ashgabat: Legal Company
Altyn Kanun.
Uganda
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Kampala: Kampala Associated
Advocates.
United Arab
Emirates
Legal services in
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are provided by SNR Denton & Co, an English
partnership. SNR Denton & Co is registered with the Dubai
Financial Services Authority and authorised and regulated by the
Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales. The SNR
Denton & Co partnership comprises SNR Denton Middle East
Partners LLP and SNR Denton Middle East Limited.
United
Kingdom
Legal services are
provided in the United Kingdom by the Practices listed below. Their
registered office is One Fleet Place, London EC4M 7WS, England
where lists of their partners, directors and members are open for
inspection.
SNR Denton UK LLP is
an English limited liability partnership with registration number
OC322045. UK Value Added Tax (VAT) registration number: GB 100 1095
89
SNR Denton & Co
is an English partnership comprising SNR Denton Middle East
Partners LLP and SNR Denton Middle East Limited.
SNR Denton CA
Limited is an English registered limited company with registration
number 04055729. It is wholly owned by SNR Denton UK LLP.
SNR Denton (CIS)
Limited is an English limited company with registration number
03372229. It is wholly owned by SNR Denton UK LLP.
SNR Denton Middle East Limited is an English
limited company with registration number 02703073. It is wholly owned by SNR Denton UK
LLP.
SNR Denton
Kazakhstan Limited is an English limited company with registration
number 03603245. It is wholly owned by SNR Denton UK LLP.
Fleet Place Trustees
Limited is an English limited company with registration number
03286137. It is wholly owned by SNR Denton UK LLP.
SNR Denton also has
an association with an independent firm in London: Portrait
Solicitors.
The Solicitors
Regulation Authority in the United Kingdom authorises and regulates
SNR Denton UK LLP and the Practices it owns or controls. The
Solicitors' Code of Conduct is available online at http://www.rules.sra.org.uk/.
Rules governing conduct issues occurring before 1 July 2007 are
available at http://www.guide-on-line.lawsociety.org.uk/.
SNR Denton is
committed to providing top quality services to its clients.
If you are a client and have any concerns about the service you
receive (including the bill) please contact the partner with
overall responsibility for your matter. A copy of our complaints
handling procedure is available on request. If you are not
satisfied with how we have dealt with your complaint, you have the
right to refer your complaint to the Legal Ombudsman. You can
write to the Legal Ombudsman at PO Box 15870, Birmingham, B30 9EB,
or contact the Ombudsman by email (enquiries@legalombudsman.org.uk)
or phone (0300 555 0333). If you decide to refer your complaint to
the Legal Ombudsman, you must make the referral within six months
of your last contact with us. In the case of a bill, you may have
the right to apply to the court for an assessment under Part III of
the Solicitors Act 1974.
The providers of the
compulsory professional indemnity insurance for the Practices owned
(wholly or in part) or controlled (directly or indirectly) by SNR
Denton UK LLP are Travelers Insurance Company Limited and others,
c/o AON Limited, 8 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4PL.
SNR Denton records
and stores emails sent to us or our Practices in keeping with our
internal policies and procedures.
United
States
Legal services in
the United States are provided by SNR Denton US LLP, a US limited
liability partnership registered in Delaware.
Materials on this
site may constitute Attorney Advertising under applicable rules of
professional responsibility.
To comply with the
requirements imposed by IRS Circular 230 Notice, we inform you that
any US federal tax advice contained an any email, attachment, or
other writing (including any attachments), unless specifically
stated otherwise, is not intended or written to be used, and cannot
be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the
Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending
any transaction or matter addressed herein to another party.
Unless otherwise
indicated, lawyers listed on this site are not certified by the
Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Uzbekistan
SNR Denton CA
Limited has a representative office in Tashkent. It is wholly owned
by SNR Denton UK LLP and registered in England and Wales under no.
04055729. SNR Denton UK LLP is authorised and regulated by
the Solicitors Regulation Authority and its registered office is at
One Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7WS, England, where a list of its
members is open to inspection.
Zambia
SNR Denton has an
association with an independent firm in Lusaka: Corpus Legal
Practitioners.