Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery Act Statement 2024

Reporting on Our Efforts to Combat Modern Slavery

Opening Statement

This statement is made on behalf of LFCSLegal in accordance with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We are fully committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We also require our suppliers to uphold these same high standards.

Organisational Structure and Supply Chains

LFCSLegal operates as a professional legal services provider regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). We are structured as a Limited Liability Partnership and operate exclusively within the jurisdictions of England and Wales.

Our business relies on supply chains that deliver goods, services, and personnel to support both our client-facing services and the day-to-day operations of the firm. The majority of our suppliers are professional advisers and experts instructed in connection with client matters, while others provide essential goods and services for internal operations.

Our registered office is located at:
[Insert LFCSLegal’s Registered Office Address]

Policies on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

At LFCSLegal, we take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are dedicated to fostering ethical values and behaviours across the firm, ensuring alignment with our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy.

Our commitment to combating modern slavery is reinforced through a set of key policies, reviewed annually:

• Anti-Bribery, Corruption, and Fraud Policy
• Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
• Employment and Recruitment Policies
• Whistleblowing Policy

These policies are designed to ensure accountability, encourage ethical practices, and safeguard whistleblowers who raise concerns about modern slavery or related issues.

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

We assess ourselves as operating within a low-risk sector regarding modern slavery and human trafficking, as a legal services firm regulated by a professional regulatory body and operating in a non-high-risk industry.

To mitigate risks, we:

• Conduct due diligence when onboarding new suppliers and review the performance of existing ones.
• Maintain a comprehensive risk assessment to monitor and address potential risks within our business operations and supply chains.
• Establish and assess areas of potential risk.
• Implement measures to reduce the likelihood of modern slavery and human trafficking occurring.
• Provide robust protection mechanisms for whistleblowers.

Our ultimate goal is to establish and maintain relationships with suppliers who align with our commitment to ethical practices, ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking are not present in our supply chains.

We will not knowingly engage with businesses involved in slavery or human trafficking. Where reasonable grounds for suspicion arise, we are committed to taking appropriate action, including reporting such organisations to the relevant authorities.

We require all suppliers to comply fully with applicable laws and regulations governing their business operations.

Training and Awareness

We equip our staff with the knowledge and skills to identify and address the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking.

• All employees are provided with a copy of our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy during their induction.
• Annual training is conducted to reinforce awareness and understanding of these risks and the actions required to address them.

Approval and Review

This statement has been approved by the firm’s Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and will be reviewed annually to ensure its continued effectiveness and relevance.

This statement demonstrates LFCSLegal’s unwavering commitment to upholding ethical standards and combating modern slavery in all forms.