Client Acceptance Policy

Last updated: July 2026

1. Purpose

This Client Acceptance Policy sets out how Corpus Legal decides whether to take on a client or matter. It protects the integrity of our practice and ensures we meet our legal, regulatory and professional obligations.

2. Acceptance criteria

Before accepting a client or matter, we assess identity and background, the nature and legitimacy of the work, the source of funds, and any legal, regulatory or reputational risk.

3. Conflicts of interest

We carry out conflict checks before accepting an engagement and will not act where a conflict cannot be properly managed.

4. Due diligence

Client acceptance is subject to completion of our KYC/AML procedures, including identification of beneficial owners and verification of the source of funds and wealth.

5. Risk assessment

Each prospective client and matter is risk-rated. Higher-risk relationships are subject to enhanced due diligence and, where appropriate, senior approval.

6. Engagement terms

Where we accept an engagement, the scope of work, responsibilities and fees are confirmed in a written engagement letter.

7. Grounds for declining

• Incomplete or unsatisfactory due diligence
• Unmanageable conflicts of interest
• Connection to sanctioned or prohibited jurisdictions or parties
• Suspected involvement in illegal activity
• Work outside our expertise or risk appetite

8. Ongoing review

Client relationships are reviewed periodically and may be ended if circumstances change.

This document is provided as general information and may be updated from time to time.