Cookie Policy
Privacy Statement
Thank you for visiting WGP Global through www.wgpglobal.kinsta.cloud (our website). At WGP Global, we take the privacy rights of our visitors and users very seriously and we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This cookie policy sets out how our website uses cookies, as almost all websites and mobile applications do, to help provide you with the best experience we can.
This cookie policy should also be read together with our Legal Information.
By using our website, you agree that we can place the cookies described in this cookie policy on your computer, mobile or portable device. If you do not wish to have any cookies installed then, unfortunately, it may impact your user experience.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you browse websites or use apps.
Our cookies help us to:
- make our website work as you would expect;
- remember your settings and preferences during and between visits to the website;
- improve the speed and security of the website;
- continuously improve our website;
- allow you to share pages with social networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Reddit;
- make our marketing more efficient.
We do not use cookies to:
- collect any personally identifiable information without your express permission; or
- pass personally identifiable data to third parties.
You can learn more about the cookies we use below.
Granting us permission to use cookies
If the settings on the software that you are using to view this website (your browser) are adjusted to accept cookies we will take this, and your continuing use of our website, to mean that you consent to us placing cookies on your computer or device. Please note that if you decide to block any cookies (particularly session/essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our website and our website may not work as you would expect.
More about the cookies we use
Google Analytics (Google Inc.)
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- Google utilizes the data collected to track and examine the use of this application, to prepare reports on its activities and share them with other Google services.
- Google may use the data collected to contextualise and personalise the ads of its own advertising network.
- personal data collected: cookie and usage data.
- these cookies are persistent cookies.
- place of processing : USA.
- Privacy Policy – Opt Out.
Turning cookies off
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most internet browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website. If you are unsure of how to do this you can find more information by clicking here:
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Legal Information
WGP Global
WGP Global is a limited company, registered in England and Wales with registered number 10022156. The term partner is used to refer to a member of WGP Global. A list of members is available at the firm’s registered office at Level 2, 16 S Molton St, Mayfair, London W1K 5QS.
Terms of use
This website is designed to tell you about us. We deal with legal matters in general terms within this site and would emphasise that you should always seek specialist legal advice on particular situations. The information on this website is not intended to be advice upon which you should rely. We disclaim all responsibility and liability, to the extent permitted by law, for any reliance on the materials on our site.
By continuing to use this website you are confirming that you accept these terms of use and that you will abide by them. If you do not accept these terms of use, do not use this website.
We do not accept instructions formally through this website, as we prefer to deal with our clients personally.
Intellectual property rights
All items that appear within this site are © WGP Global unless we say differently. Other intellectual property rights in the materials on this site are owned by or licensed to WGP Global. You may reproduce such materials for your personal use only. You may make copies provided that they are complete and unchanged, and you make it clear that it is our material.
Links
The contents of other sites that are linked to ours are outside of our control and we do not accept any responsibility for them.
You may link to our home page, provided you do so in a way that is legal and does not damage WGP Global’s reputation or take advantage of it. You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on the part of WGP Global. This website must not be framed on any other site, nor are you entitled to create a link to any part of this website other than the home page.
We reserve the right to withdraw any linking permission without notice.
Access to this website and the information on it
We do not guarantee that this website, or any content on it, will always be available or that access will be uninterrupted. Access to this website is permitted on a temporary basis and we may suspend, withdraw, discontinue or change all or any part of it without notice. We will not be liable to you if for any reason our site is unavailable at any time.
Although we will take reasonable steps to update the information on this website, we make no representations or warranties that the information is accurate, free from errors, complete or up-to-date. If content is out of date at any given time, we are under no obligation to update it.
Electronic Commerce Regulations (EC Directive) 2002
We are required by the above regulations to provide you with the following information:
- WGP Global is the service provider.
- WGP Global is situated at Level 2, 16 S Molton St, Mayfair, London W1K 5QS.
- WGP Global is registered for VAT with the registration number GB 236 081913.
WGP Global and the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
WGP Global Limited is NOT authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”). The information contained in this email does not amount to a financial promotion for the purposes of section 21 FSMA. This email is provided for general information only and nothing contained in the material constitutes a recommendation for the purchase or sale of any security.
Regulation and complaints handling
Responsibility for regulation and complaints handling has been separated from the Law Society’s representative functions. The Solicitors Regulation Authority is the independent regulatory body of the Law Society and the Legal Ombudsman is the independent complaints handling body.
Client cancellation form
Our client cancellation form can be accessed via the following link. This can be used where our client is a consumer and has the right to cancel our engagement within 14 days in accordance with consumer legislation.
Client cancellation form
Limit of liability
Nothing in these terms of use excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, or our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by English law.
To the extent permitted by law, we exclude all conditions, warranties, representations or other terms which may apply to this website or any content on it, whether express or implied.
We will not be liable to you for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, even if foreseeable, arising under or in connection with use of, or inability to use, this website or use of or reliance on any content displayed on this website.
If you are a business user, please note that, in particular, we will not be liable for:
- loss of profits, business, or revenue;
- business interruption;
- loss of anticipated savings;
- loss of business opportunity, goodwill or reputation; or
- any indirect or consequential loss or damage.
If you are a consumer user, we will have no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity.
We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a virus, distributed denial-of-service attack, or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, computer programs, data or other material due to your use of this website or to your downloading of any content on it, or on any website linked to it.
Applicable law
If you are a consumer, please note that these terms of use and their formation are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales will have non-exclusive jurisdiction. However, if you are a resident of Northern Ireland you may also bring proceedings in Northern Ireland, and if you are a resident of Scotland, you may also bring proceedings in Scotland.
If you are a business, these terms of use and their formation (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction.
Changes to the terms of use
We may amend details of these terms of use at any time. You should check this website periodically for any update and refer to the ‘Last modified’ date to see if it has changed.
Contact us
You can contact us at privacy@wgpglobal.kinsta.cloud
Slavery & human trafficking
Anti-slavery and human trafficking statement
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Act) requires any commercial organisation in any sector, which supplies goods or services, and carries on a business or part of a business in the United Kingdom, and is above a specified total turnover, to produce and publish an annual slavery and human trafficking statement.
This statement relates to the actions and activities during the financial year 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018. WGP Global is committed to the prevention of the use of forced labour and has a zero tolerance policy for slavery and human trafficking.
Organisational structure
WGP Global is an internationally focused advisory firm, based in London, which provides a broad spectrum of business services for businesses and individuals.
Our policies on slavery and human trafficking
WGP Global will not use or allow the use of forced, compulsory labour, slavery, servitude or human trafficking in the course of its business. This includes sexual exploitation, securing services by force, threats or deception and securing services from children and vulnerable persons.
Our employment procedures guarantee that WGP Global conducts appropriate checks on all staff to ensure they can legally work in the United Kingdom.
In addition, internal policies are reviewed regularly to ensure continued compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
WGP Global operates the following policies which are relevant to the prevention of slavery and human trafficking in its operations:
- Anti-slavery and human trafficking policy – this policy sets out the steps that the firm is taking to prevent human trafficking and slavery within its business and its supply chain.
- Recruitment & Selection Policy – this policy confirms that we will conduct checks on all staff to safeguard that they can legally work in the United Kingdom.
- Corporate Responsibility Policy – this policy is designed to ensure that WGP Global is conducting its business responsibly.
- Whistleblowing Policy – WGP Global encourages all of its employees to report any concerns related to the activities of the firm. The firm’s whistleblowing procedure is designed to ensure that any matter raised under this procedure will be investigated thoroughly, promptly and confidentially, and the outcome of the investigation reported back to the individual who raised the issue. Additionally, the policy guarantees that no one will be victimised for raising a matter under this procedure.
Due diligence processes for slavery and human trafficking
As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk, we have put in place systems to:
- Identify and assess potential risk areas in our supply chains;
- Mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our supply chains;
- Monitor potential risk areas in our supply chains; and
- Protect whistleblowers.
Supplier adherence to our values and ethics
To ensure contractors and those in our supply chain comply with our values and ethics, we have in place a rigorous supply chain compliance programme.
Under this policy, a material service supplier is any service supplier whose services in any twelve month period equates to or is expected to equate to over 0.25% of the firm’s annual revenue.
Efforts are made to confirm that the Firm’s material service suppliers are as committed to the prevention of human trafficking and slavery as WGP Global, and each material service supplier’s conduct is carefully considered when awarding or renewing business.
All material service suppliers for WGP Global will be contacted to confirm their position with regards to human trafficking and slavery. They will be asked to provide information explaining the efforts made by them to avoid human trafficking and slavery within their organisations, and to confirm that they screen their own suppliers to ensure that they are also compliant with the Act.
Going forward, we will review our supply chain profile annually. Reviews with material service suppliers regarding human trafficking and slavery will also be conducted on an annual basis. If the responses are deemed unsatisfactory, our continued relationship with them will be determined by our Partnership Board and Head of Risk & Compliance. Similar assessments will be carried out when considering the modern slavery and human trafficking risks of each new material service supplier.
Training
To ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business, we will provide training to all relevant partners and employees.
Performance indicators
The key performance indicators (KPIs) we will use to measure how effective we are in ensuring that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any part of our business or supply chain are as follows:
- completion of training of our policy by all relevant staff and partners;
- communication of our policy to our material service suppliers; and
- the satisfactory responses from our material service suppliers to confirm their understanding of and compliance with our expectations, and ensuring that these continue to be satisfactory.
Further steps
Following a review of the effectiveness of the steps we have implemented this year, we will continue to review this on a regular basis. This statement will be reviewed annually by our board.
Our policy on tax evasion
At WGP Global we are committed to giving our clients business advice that is both responsible and top quality. We are equally committed to upholding the law so that business is conducted, by all parties, to the highest ethical standards and completely within the law.
Our policy on tax evasion is unequivocal:
- We will not in any circumstances tolerate complicity in tax evasion, or in the facilitation of it, by anyone in our firm or among our clients, suppliers or business partners.
- In every jurisdiction in which we or our clients, suppliers or business partners operate, we will comply with all laws and guidelines aimed at preventing tax evasion and the facilitation of it.
This policy has the unqualified backing of our board.
Personal data processing notice
Our processing of personal data
- Introduction
- Data Controller details
- Collection, use and disclosure of data
- International Transfers
We will not transfer personal data relating to you to a country which is outside the European Economic Area unless:
- Retention of personal data
- Your rights
- What happens if we do not receive the information we need from you?
- Automatic decision making
Exemptions
- Article 14 of the GDPR states that it is not necessary to supply information about the data we process where that information has not been received from the individual concerned and “where the personal data concerned must remain confidential subject to an obligation of professional secrecy regulated by [English] law”.
- In addition, Schedule 2 of the Data Protection Act 2018 exempts us from providing information about:
- Other exemptions will relate to the matters on which we are asked to advise our clients including:
Data about individuals who are our clients
Clients should also refer to their Client Care Letter(s) and accompanying Terms of Business.
Contact Information
What we collect
- Preferred contact addresses
- Landline/mobile phone or fax numbers
- Email addresses
- Previous addresses
Source
- Individual himself or herself
- Other professional advisers
- Employers or former employers
Purpose
For marketing our services, in person, or via communications
Legal basis
Our legitimate interests in marketing our services
Recipients
We will not pass your details to any third party except:
As part of the arrangements for any event for which you have expressed an interest in attending.
If one of our lawyers leaves the firm, and he or she knows you personally, we may allow him or her to take a copy of your details to their new employer.
Where you are a supplier of goods or services, and we are asked to recommend such a supplier to a third party.
Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit).
Employment Information
What we collect
- Position/Title
- Employment history
- Professional specialisms
- Qualifications
Source
- Individual himself or herself
- Other professional advisers
- Employers or former employers
Purpose
For marketing our services, in person, or via communications
Legal basis
Our legitimate interests in marketing our services
Recipients
We will not pass your details to any third party except:
As part of the arrangements for any event for which you have expressed an interest in attending.
If one of our lawyers leaves the firm, and he or she knows you personally, we may allow him or her to take a copy of your details to their new employer.
Where you are a supplier of goods or services, and we are asked to recommend such a supplier to a third party.
Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support, and audit).
Other
What we collect
Professional and personal interests
Source
Individual himself or herself
Purpose
For marketing our services, in person, or via communications
Legal basis
Our legitimate interests in marketing our services
Recipients
We will not pass your details to any third party except:
As part of the arrangements for any event for which you have expressed an interest in attending.
If one of our lawyers leaves the firm, and he or she knows you personally, we may allow him or her to take a copy of your details to their new employer.
Where you are a supplier of goods or services, and we are asked to recommend such a supplier to a third party.
Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit).
Data about partners and staff of the firm, consultants, secondees (including referandars), those on work experience, temporary staff, former partners and staff, next of kin, spouses, beneficiaries
What we collect | Source | Purpose | Legal basis | Recipients | |
Contact information (work) | Name Work address Landline/mobile phone or fax numbers Email addresses | Individual himself or herself Recruitment agency | For contacting individuals where we need to do so in the individual’s capacity as employee or member (partner) Security and prevention of crime | Our legitimate interest in processing such information in the course of their employment or their role as a member (partner) of the firm | Our clients Other professional advisers of our clients Other parties and/or their professional advisers involved in matters where required as part of the conduct of matters Government bodies (such as HMRC) Courts, tribunals, local authorities, the Land Registry, where required as part of the conduct of matters UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation (for example the SRA) Compilers of legal directories (where the individual has been involved in a matter that is submitted Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
Contact information (personal) and other personal information | Home address Landline/mobile phone numbers Email addresses Previous addresses Emergency contact details Date of birth Marital status Next of kin, spouse, beneficiaries’ names and contact details Health data of individual Health data of spouse and/or children when added to firm’s private healthcare scheme Sickness records and details Occupational health reports – and pre-employment screening Dietary information | Individual himself or herself Health professionals (for health data) BUPA | In order to keep appropriate employment records For contacting individuals where we need to do so in the individual’s capacity as employee or member (partner) For obtaining/verifying evidence of identity For contacting next of kin, spouses and beneficiaries if the circumstances require (including notifying such persons of their entitlements to benefits as a result of the death or incapacity of the individual) Access to medical reports for employment purposes (including to manage performance) Security and prevention of crime For catering purposes | Our legitimate interest in processing such information in the course of their employment or their role as a member (partner) of the firm Compliance with a legal obligation Schedule 1, Part 1(1)(1)(a) of the Data Protection Act 2018 | UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation (for example the SRA) Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) Health data may be provided to medical professionals |
Employment information: | Position/Title Employment history and CV References from previous employers Professional specialisms Education, qualifications and qualification certificates Disciplinary records Performance records Appraisals Performance feedback Interview notes Languages spoken Practicing certificate details and caveats Practicing certificate status Professional indemnity information Various test scores as appropriate Working patterns (days worked and non-work days) | Individual himself or herself Recruitment agency Previous employers SRA/Law Society External testing/assessment body | In order to keep appropriate employment records For assessing their continued suitability for their role For planning progression | Our legitimate interest in processing such information in the course of their employment or their role as a member (partner) of the firm Our legitimate interests in performing our instructions. The legitimate interest of our client in us performing its instructions. | Our clients Other professional advisers of our clients Other parties and/or their professional advisers involved in matters where required as part of the conduct of matters Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
Financial information | Bank details Transaction history Salary and benefits Life insurance Statement of wishes – death in service Pension Tax-related information National Insurance number Payroll documentation – P45 / P60 / P11D | Individual himself or herself | To pay or compensate the individual In order to keep appropriate employment records In order to allow the individual to receive pension and other benefits In order to allow nominated family members or beneficiaries to receive benefits or insurance funds | Our legitimate interest in processing such information in the course of their employment or their role as a member (partner) of the firm The individual’s legitimate interest in being paid as an employee or compensated for being a member (partner) of the firm Consent | Our bank Our accountants/auditors Third party payroll processors Government bodies (such as HMRC) Third party providers of benefits (such as childcare vouchers, life insurers, pension providers) |
ID document information | Information contained in or provided to us as part of our recruitment or take on process. This includes details included in copy personal photo and residential ID documents we receive Visa documentation (right to work in the UK) | Individual himself or herself | For obtaining/verifying evidence of identity In order to keep appropriate employment records In order to confirm that the individual is entitled to work in the UK Security and prevention of crime | Our legitimate interest in processing such information in the course of their employment or their role as a member (partner) of the firm Compliance with a legal obligation | Our bank Government bodies (such as HMRC) UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
Criminal record | DBS check (basic disclosure) | Third party service provider | To satisfy our legal obligations as their employer or as the firm to which members belong Security and prevention of crime | Compliance with a legal obligation Schedule 1, Part 1(1)(1)(a) of the Data Protection Act 2018 | Third party service provider UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation (for example the SRA) |
Photographic or video images and security card reports | Images via CCTV, including work areas Entrance/exit dates/times Movement within the building via security card system | Individual himself or herself Our CCTV and door access control system | Security and prevention of crime | Our legitimate interest in maintaining a safe environment and in preventing and detecting crime | Law enforcement authorities. |
Data about contacts who are not clients or personnel of clients
What we collect | Source | Purpose | Legal basis | Recipients | |
Contact information | Preferred contact addresses Landline/mobile phone or fax numbers Email addresses Previous addresses | Individual himself or herself Other professional advisers Employers or former employers | For marketing our services, in person, or via communications | Our legitimate interests in marketing our services | We will not pass your details to any third party except:
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Employment information: | Position/Title Employment history Professional specialisms Qualifications | Individual himself or herself Other professional advisers Employers or former employers | For marketing our services, in person, or via communications | Our legitimate interests in marketing our services | |
Other | Professional and personal interests | Individual himself or herself | For marketing our services, in person, or via communications | Our legitimate interests in marketing our services |
Data about third parties who are involved, directly or indirectly, in matters (including cases or transactions) in relation to which we are asked to advise or represent our clients
What we collect | Source | Purpose | Legal basis | Recipients | |
Contact information | Home and/or work addresses Landline/mobile phone or fax numbers Email addresses Previous addresses; | Individual himself or herself Our client or its professional advisers Other parties involved in matter | For contacting individuals where we need to do so as part of our client work For use in order to fulfil our instructions | Our legitimate interests in performing our instructions. The legitimate interest of our client in us performing its instructions. Compliance with a legal obligation | Our client. Other professional advisers of our client. Other parties and/or their professional advisers involved in a matter where required as part of the conduct of the matter. Government bodies (such as HMRC) Courts, tribunals, local authorities, the Land Registry, where required as part of the conduct of the matter. UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation. Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
Employment information: | Position/Title Employment history Professional specialisms Qualifications | Individual himself or herself Our client Other professional advisers Other parties involved in matter Third party information sources | For use in order to fulfil our instructions | Our legitimate interests in performing our instructions The legitimate interest of our client in us performing its instructions Compliance with a legal obligation | Our client. Other professional advisers of our client. Other parties and/or their professional advisers involved in a matter where required as part of the conduct of the matter. Government bodies (such as HMRC) Courts, tribunals, local authorities, the Land Registry, where required as part of the conduct of the matter. UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation. Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
Interests | Professional and personal interests | Individual himself or herself Other parties involved in matter Third party information sources | For use in order to fulfil our instructions | Our legitimate interests in performing our instructions The legitimate interest of our client in us performing its instructions. | Our client. Other professional advisers of our client. Other parties and/or their professional advisers involved in a matter where required as part of the conduct of the matter. Government bodies (such as HMRC) Courts, tribunals, local authorities, the Land Registry, where required as part of the conduct of the matter. Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
Financial information | Bank details Transaction history | Individual himself or herself Our client Other professional advisers Other parties involved in matter Third party information sources, such as credit reference databases | Captured when we receive or make a payment to/from an individual, or make payments on behalf of an individual and retained as evidence of the transactions. | Compliance with a legal obligation Our legitimate interests in performing our instructions. The legitimate interest of our client in us performing its instructions. | Our client. Other professional advisers of our client. Our bank. Other parties and/or their professional advisers involved in a matter where required as part of the conduct of the matter. Government bodies (such as HMRC) Courts, tribunals, local authorities, the Land Registry, where required as part of the conduct of the matter. UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation. Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
Other | Other information which is relevant to our retainer and which is supplied to us or obtained by us in order to fulfil our instructions from our client. The nature of the information will depend upon the matter concerned but may include: Copies of correspondence, messages and documents written by or to the individual. Information about health (for example in the context of medical treatment or employment disputes or private wealth planning) Information about the individual’s sex life (for example in the context of matrimonial matters) Information about trade union membership in the context of employment matters. | Individual himself or herself Our client Other professional advisers Other parties involved in matter Third party information sources, such as credit reference databases | For use in order to fulfil our instructions | Our legitimate interests in performing our instructions. The legitimate interest of our client in us performing its instructions. Compliance with a legal obligation | Our client Other professional advisers of our client. Other parties and/or their professional advisers involved in a matter where required as part of the conduct of the matter. Government bodies (such as HMRC) Courts, tribunals, local authorities, the Land Registry, where required as part of the conduct of the matter. UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation. Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
Data about suppliers and supplier personnel
What we collect | Source | Purpose | Legal basis | Recipients | |
Contact information | Business addresses Landline/mobile phone or fax numbers Email addresses Previous addresses | Individual himself or herself Individual’s employer or contracting organisation (our Supplier) | For contacting individuals in relation to goods or services For providing references and recommendations about the individual | Performance of contract with the individual. Our legitimate interest in requesting, purchasing or administering contracts for the supply of goods or services The legitimate interests of the individual | The supplier concerned Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) Professional directors and other potential customers Our bank, and our accountants |
Employment information: | Position/Title Employment history Professional specialisms Qualifications | For assessing the individual’s skills and experience. For providing references and recommendations about the individual | |||
Financial information | Bank details Transaction history | Captured when we receive or make a payment to/from an individual, or make payments on behalf of an individual and retained as evidence of the transactions. |
Data about individuals who apply for employment
What we collect | Source | Purpose | Legal basis | Recipients | |
Contact information | Name Home and work addresses Landline/mobile phone or fax numbers Email addresses Previous addresses | Individual himself or herself Recruitment agency | For contacting individuals where we need to do so For obtaining/verifying evidence of identity | Our legitimate interest in processing such information in the course of their prospective employment or their prospective role as a member | UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
Employment information: | Position/Title Employment history and CV References from previous employees Professional specialisms Education and qualifications Salary and benefits Disciplinary record Date of birth | Individual himself or herself Recruitment agency Previous employers External testing/assessment body | For assessing their suitability for the role For considering potential package and offer | Our legitimate interest in processing such information in the course of their prospective employment or their prospective role as a member | Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) Recruitment agency to communicate offer details (if any) |
Interests | Professional and personal interests Languages spoken | Individual himself or herself Recruitment agency | For assessing their suitability for the role | Our legitimate interest in processing such information in the course of their prospective employment or their prospective role as a member (partner) of the firm | Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
ID document information | Information contained in or provided to us as part of our recruitment or take on process. This includes details included in copy personal photo and residential ID documents we receive Visa documentation (right to work in the UK) | Individual himself or herself Recruitment agency | For obtaining/verifying evidence of identity In order to confirm that the individual is entitled to work in the UK Security and prevention of crime | Our legitimate interest in processing such information in the course of their prospective employment or their prospective role as a member (partner) of the firm Compliance with a legal obligation | UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
Data about directors, shareholders, consultants, employees or other personnel of our clients
What we collect | Source | Purpose | Legal basis | Recipients | |
Contact information | Contact addresses Landline/mobile phone or fax numbers Email addresses Previous addresses | Individual himself or herself Our client (who will be an entity or another individual with whom the individual has a connection, such as employee, contractor) Other professional advisers Other parties involved in matter | For contacting individuals where we need to do so as part of our client work For marketing our services, in person, or via communications For communications in relation to establishing a client relationship, obtaining evidence of identity of our client, and communications regarding our service and fees For use in order to fulfil our instructions | Our legitimate interests in performing our instructions and in marketing our services. The legitimate interest of our client in us performing its instructions. Compliance with a legal obligation | Our client. Other professional advisers of our client. Other parties and/or their professional advisers involved in a matter where required as part of the conduct of the matter. Government bodies (such as HMRC) Courts, tribunals, local authorities, the Land Registry, where required as part of the conduct of the matter. UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation. Compilers of legal directories (where the client has agreed to be a referee) Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
Employment information: | Position/Title Employment history Professional specialisms Qualifications | Individual himself or herself Our client Other professional advisers Other parties involved in matter | For use in order to fulfil our instructions For communications in relation to establishing a client relationship, obtaining evidence of identity of our client, and communications regarding our service and fees For marketing our services, in person, or via communications | Our legitimate interests in performing our instructions and in marketing our services Compliance with a legal obligation | Our client. Other professional advisers of our client. Other parties and/or their professional advisers involved in a matter where required as part of the conduct of the matter. Government bodies (such as HMRC) Courts, tribunals, local authorities, the Land Registry, where required as part of the conduct of the matter. UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation. Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
Interests | Professional and personal interests | Individual himself or herself Other parties involved in matter | For use in order to fulfil our instructions For marketing our services, in person, or via communications | Our legitimate interests in performing our instructions The legitimate interest of our client in us performing its instructions. Our legitimate interests in marketing our services | Our client. Other professional advisers of our client. Other parties and/or their professional advisers involved in a matter where required as part of the conduct of the matter. Government bodies (such as HMRC) Courts, tribunals, local authorities, the Land Registry, where required as part of the conduct of the matter. Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) None |
Financial information | Bank details Transaction history | Individual himself or herself Our client Other professional advisers Other parties involved in matter Third party information sources, such as credit reference databases | Captured when we receive or make a payment to/from an individual, or make payments on behalf of an individual and retained as evidence of the transactions. | Compliance with a legal obligation Our legitimate interests in performing our instructions and establishing our client’s ability to pay the costs of a matter | Our client. Other professional advisers of our client. Our bank. Other parties and/or their professional advisers involved in a matter where required as part of the conduct of the matter. Government bodies (such as HMRC) Courts, tribunals, local authorities, the Land Registry, where required as part of the conduct of the matter. UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation. Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
ID document information | Information contained in or provided to us as part of our client ID checks. This includes details included in copy personal photo and residential ID documents we receive. | Individual himself or herself Our client Other professional advisers | For communications in relation to establishing a client relationship, obtaining evidence of identity of our client, and communications regarding our service and fees | Compliance with a legal obligation Consent | UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation. With the consent of the individual, we will provide copies of documents to other organisations who wish to verify the identity of the individual. |
Other | Other information which is relevant to our retainer and which is supplied to us or obtained by us in order to fulfil our instructions from our client. The nature of the information will depend upon the matter concerned but may include: Information about health (for example in the context of medical treatment or employment disputes or private wealth planning) Information about the individual’s sex life (for example in the context of matrimonial matters) Information about trade union membership in the context of employment matters. Information about criminal convictions, where these are pertinent to a matrimonial, immigration or litigation matter or where the information is provided for us to assist the client in complying with disclosure obligations. | Individual himself or herself Our client Other professional advisers Other parties involved in matter Third party information sources, such as credit reference databases | For use in order to fulfil our instructions | Our legitimate interests in performing our instructions and in marketing our services. The legitimate interest of our client in us performing its instructions. Compliance with a legal obligation | Our client Other professional advisers of our client. Other parties and/or their professional advisers involved in a matter where required as part of the conduct of the matter. Government bodies (such as HMRC) Courts, tribunals, local authorities, the Land Registry, where required as part of the conduct of the matter. UK regulatory and law enforcement bodies, where required of us under UK law or regulation Our service providers (such as data storage, typing, administrative support and audit) |
Data about visitors to our office
What we collect | Source | Purpose | Legal basis | Recipients | |
Visitors meeting rooms and functions | Images via CCTV Entrance/exit dates/times Dietary preferences | Our CCTV system Individual or others acting on their behalf | Security and prevention of crime For use where catering is arranged | Our legitimate interest in maintaining a safe environment and in preventing and detecting crime Vital interests of the individual concerned | Building management and law enforcement authorities External caterers |
Contractors and other visitors to our office working floors | Images via CCTV Entrance/exit dates/times Movement within the building via security card system | The individual or their employer or agent. Our CCTV and door access control system | Security and prevention of crime Confirming attendance/location of the individual for determining contract performance and financial measurement | Our legitimate interest in maintaining a safe environment and in preventing and detecting crime, and in ensuring and measuring performance of contract obligations by suppliers | Building management and law enforcement authorities The individual’s employer or agent |
Data collected through conference calls arranged by WGP Global
Most conference calls are not recorded. If however a call is recorded, this will be stated on the call by the WGP Global call chairperson.
What we collect | Source | Purpose | Legal basis | Recipients | |
Conference call recordings | Audio recordings of what individuals said on a multiparty conference call | WGP Global’s conference call provider | A record of the call to establish any instructions or points of agreement of the views/decisions of the parties to the call | Our legitimate interests in performing our instructions. The legitimate interest of our client in us performing its instructions. | Our client Other parties involved in the call |
Retention and deletion policy
- Client Matter Files
- KYC Information
- HR Information
- Marketing
- Other Information