Scope of this policy
This policy applies to this website and the initial communication tools it provides. It does not replace any engagement terms or retainer documentation that may later govern a specific matter if the firm accepts instructions.
Information we may collect
- Information a visitor chooses to enter into the contact forms, such as name, email address, contact details, company or organisation name, and a summary of the matter.
- Basic technical information associated with website use to the extent ordinarily required to operate and protect the service on a reasonable technical basis.
How the information is used
- To understand the nature of the initial enquiry and determine whether it falls within the firm’s scope of services.
- To arrange the first communication, request clarifications where needed, and direct correspondence through the appropriate professional channel.
- To assess whether a conflict review or other preliminary steps are required before the matter can be discussed further.
Confidentiality and sensitive material
- Initial forms should be used to provide enough factual information for a preliminary understanding without sending highly sensitive material, large document sets, or information that may require special handling arrangements.
- Submitting an enquiry through the website does not by itself create a lawyer-client relationship and does not remove the need for conflict review and agreement on scope before any professional engagement is accepted.
Retention and protection
- The firm handles initial information with a reasonable level of organisation and protection appropriate to the nature of this website and the limits of its technical environment.
- The firm may retain initial correspondence for professional follow-up or reasonable internal compliance purposes unless there is a reason to delete or discontinue retaining it.
External links and updates
The website may contain links or references to external services that are not governed by this policy. The firm may also update this page where appropriate to improve clarity or reflect reasonable operational or legal developments.