Regulatory Information

Regulatory information

• Terms of business 
• Complaints procedure
• Equality and diversity data
• Privacy policy 
• Terms of use 
• Model cancellation notice

Levi Solicitors LLP will act in accordance with the following Principles as set out in the SRA Standards & Regulations 2019:

• in a way which upholds the constitutional principle of the rule of law and the proper administration of justice
• in a way that upholds public trust and confidence in the solicitors’ profession and in the provision of legal services
• with independence
• with honesty
• with integrity
• in a way that encourages equality, diversity and inclusion
• in the best interests of each client

We are unable to accept instructions which would offend against these Principles, or against the SRA Codes of Conduct.

Anti-Money Laundering

Levi Solicitors LLP is required to comply with:

• The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
• The Terrorism Act 2000
• The Drug Trafficking Act 1994
• The Money Laundering Regulations 2017
• The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005
• The Criminal Finances Act 2017

We are obliged to undertake detailed client due diligence measures and ongoing monitoring for both new and existing clients; to verify the identity of all prospective clients and re-verify checks at least every three years. Due diligence will be carried out on connected parties such as the beneficial owners of a client as part of the verification process. Accordingly, we ask clients to provide any verification information we request promptly.

Under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 we may be obliged to make a report to the National Crime Agency if we become aware of or suspect the existence of proceeds of crime in relation to any services on which we are instructed. Our obligation to make such a report may override our duty of confidentiality and we may not be permitted to inform the client of the report. We may terminate the provision of any services to a client if we suspect that the client or any other party connected with the matter is involved in activities proscribed by the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Bribery Act

Levi Solicitors LLP complies with the Bribery Act 2010. For this purpose, we monitor gifts and hospitality (whether accepted or declined).

Preventing facilitation of tax evasion under the Criminal Finances Act 2017

This Practice is committed to the countering of tax evasion risks, and to preventing the criminal facilitation of tax evasion both in the UK and abroad.

Financial Services

We are not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”). We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (“SRA”), the independent regulatory body of the Law Society of England and Wales, a designated professional body for the purposes of FSMA. We only provide legal services. Nothing that we say or do should be taken as advice on the investment merits of acquiring or disposing of particular investments or as an invitation or inducement to anyone to engage in investment-related activities. Our clients are solely responsible for commercial and investment decisions. If a client is likely to need advice on investments, such as life insurance with an investment element or pension policies, we will refer them only to an independent financial advisor in line with the Code.

VAT Registration

We Are VAT registered and our VAT number is: 169907416

Insurance Details

We maintain compulsory Professional Indemnity Insurance. The name of our insurer is Travelers, One Creechurch Place, London EC3A 5AF. Our Policy number is UC SOL 3942267

Company information

This firm is regulated by The Solicitors Regulation Authority. SRA 440411. A list of members is available at the registered office. Levi Solicitors LLP is a limited liability partnership. Registered No. OC316402. The term ‘partner’ if used, denotes a member of Levi Solicitors LLP or an employee or consultant of Levi LLP with equivalent standing and qualifications.

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