Scope of Terms of Business
All assignments carried out by Legal4Recruitment Consultancy Services Limited (“L4R”)
is subject to these terms of business. These terms may be varied or excluded (in whole
or in part) by subsequent agreement in writing signed on behalf of L4R and the client,
but not otherwise. By appointing L4R the client agrees to the terms of business herein.
Commencement of Assignment
The client shall take all reasonable steps to enable L4R to begin its work as soon
as possible after acceptance of these terms. The client will make available at L4R
disposal all information and personnel reasonably required to carry out its work.
Fees and Expenses
L4R reserves the right to request payment on account prior to the commencement of services.
All undisputed fees and expenses payable to L4R by the client shall be payable within
fourteen days of the date of each invoice. Reasonable expenses pre-agreed by the client
shall be reimbursed to L4R at cost.
Travelling Expenses
Reasonable travelling expenses which shall be charged at cost are to be reimbursed by
the client. Standard class travel will be used as the preferred class of travel. The
standard rate for mileage is the prevailing rate quoted by the Automobile Association
for the type of vehicle used. In the event the client requests L4R to attend meetings,
the time taken for travelling to and from the location is chargeable at the prevailing
standard hourly rate for services.
Force Majeure
If, after the acceptance of an assignment, the rights of L4R or of the client under the
agreement are wholly or substantially diminished or the performance thereof rendered wholly
or substantially impossible by reason of force majeure, then the obligations of both parties
shall cease forthwith in respect of that assignment except that the client shall pay to L4R
all fees and expenses then owing to them.
Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience by serving 30 days notice. Either
party may immediately terminate this Agreement for material breach in the event the other party
fails to remedy such breach within 14 days of receiving notice of the breach occurring. The
client shall immediately pay to L4R all fees and expenses (including all the expenses of or
caused by or arising out of such termination) and other sums then owing to L4R under this Agreement.
Liability
All work undertaken by L4R, is provided in good faith and on the basis of the information
provided to L4R at the time. Save for death or injury, liability of the parties to each
other under this Agreement shall be limited to 150% of the value of the assignment which
is the subject of complaint. This amount includes any and all claims combined, including
any costs and lawyers' fees incurred or awarded. Neither party shall be liable to the other
for any indirect or consequential loss, loss of revenue, profit, goodwill, data or
anticipated savings whether or not contemplated by the parties upon entering into this Agreement.
Confidentiality
All information provided by one party to the other will be treated as confidential and will not
be shown or passed to any third party without the written permission of the party that divulged
such information.
Jurisdiction
These terms of business shall be construed and have effect in accordance with the laws
of England and Wales, and the client accepts the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
