Legal notice

PROVISIONAL translation – subject to final review by the Lawyer. Reference text is the French version.

1. Publisher

The website dbcr-avocat.fr is published by:

Publication director: Maître Drusilla Bret-Cunynghame-Robertson

2. Regulated profession

Maître Drusilla Bret-Cunynghame-Robertson practises the profession of lawyer (avocate), a regulated profession governed by:

• French Law no. 71-1130 of 31 December 1971 on the reform of certain judicial and legal professions
• French Decree no. 91-1197 of 27 November 1991 organising the legal profession
• The National Internal Regulations of the legal profession (RIN)
• The Paris Bar Internal Regulations (RIBP)

Applicable professional rules can be consulted on the website of the National Council of Bars: www.cnb.avocat.fr.

3. Hosting provider

The website is hosted by:

4. Design and development

The website was designed and developed by:

5. Consumer mediator

In accordance with articles L.611-1 and R.616-1 of the French Consumer Code, in the event of a dispute with the Firm and after having attempted to resolve the matter amicably, the consumer client may freely refer the matter to the National Consumer Mediator of the legal profession:

6. Fees and agreements

In accordance with articles 10 and 11.2 of the National Internal Regulations of the legal profession (RIN), the Firm’s fees are freely set with the client by written agreement, taking into account in particular:

• The complexity of the matter
• The time devoted
• The diligence required
• The client’s financial circumstances
• The lawyer’s reputation and specialisation

A fee agreement is systematically signed with each client prior to any intervention, pursuant to article 10 of French Law no. 71-1130 of 31 December 1971.

7. Professional indemnity insurance

In accordance with article 27 of French Law no. 71-1130 of 31 December 1971, the Firm is covered by the Professional Indemnity Insurance collectively subscribed by the Paris Bar Council with AON France.

The financial guarantee covers the entire territory of France and the lawyer’s professional activity.

8. Territorial scope of practice

Maître Drusilla Bret-Cunynghame-Robertson practises throughout the territory of the French Republic, in Mainland France and the French Overseas Territories, as well as before the international tribunals for which she is qualified to appear, including:

• The International Criminal Court (The Hague, Netherlands)
• The European Court of Human Rights (Strasbourg)
• Tribunals exercising universal jurisdiction
• International human rights bodies

The Firm advises on proceedings before these international tribunals.

9. Intellectual property

All elements composing the website dbcr-avocat.fr (texts, images, logo, structure, source code, etc.) are protected by intellectual property law and are the exclusive property of Cabinet DBCR Avocat or its assigns.

Any reproduction, representation, modification, publication, transmission, distortion, in whole or in part, of the website or its content, by any means whatsoever, is prohibited without the prior written authorisation of the Firm, under penalty of constituting an infringement sanctioned by articles L.335-2 and following of the French Intellectual Property Code.

The DBCR logo was created by Agence CLIVO and belongs to Cabinet DBCR Avocat. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited.

10. Hyperlinks

The website dbcr-avocat.fr may contain hyperlinks to other websites over which Cabinet DBCR Avocat exercises no control. The Firm cannot be held responsible for the content of these third-party sites.

The creation of hyperlinks to the website dbcr-avocat.fr is authorised provided that:

• They do not harm the Firm’s interests
• They explicitly mention the source
• They do not use framing or deep linking techniques

The Firm reserves the right to request the removal of any link it deems non-compliant.

11. Limitation of liability

The information disseminated on the website dbcr-avocat.fr is of a general and informative nature. It does not constitute personalised legal advice and may not replace a consultation with Maître Drusilla Bret-Cunynghame-Robertson.

The Firm strives to provide information as accurate as possible, but cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information disseminated on the website.

Accordingly, the Firm declines all responsibility for:

• Any inaccuracy, imprecision or omission concerning information available on the website
• Any damage resulting from fraudulent intrusion by a third party leading to the modification of information
• Any direct or indirect damage resulting from access to the website or the inability to access it

12. Confidentiality and professional secrecy

Maître Drusilla Bret-Cunynghame-Robertson is bound by the absolute professional secrecy provided for in article 66-5 of French Law no. 71-1130 of 31 December 1971.

All correspondence between the lawyer and her client, as well as all information relating to cases handled, is strictly confidential and covered by professional secrecy.

13. Applicable law and jurisdiction

These legal notices are governed by French law. In the event of a dispute, and after attempting to find an amicable solution, the French courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

14. Contact

For any question concerning these legal notices: