Ethical Code

1. Object

The main purpose of our Code of Ethics is to establish general guidelines for conduct, values ​​and deontological principles that must inform at all times the behavior of the members and members of the EH Firm, both in their relationships with third parties and with the Firm itself.

2. Deontological principles

The Firm fully assumes the deontological principles of the legal profession and, especially, those contained in the General Statute of Spanish Lawyers (EGAE) approved by Royal Decree 658/01, of June 22; in the Deontological Code of Spanish Lawyers (CDAE) approved by the Plenary of the General Council of Spanish Lawyers in its session of March 6, 2019; and in the Code of Ethics of the Colleges and Councils of the Bar Associations of the European Union (CDUE) approved by the Consultative Council of Bar Associations of the European Community in its session of October 28, 1988, subsequently modified on October 28 November 1998 and December 6, 2002.

The Firm undertakes to guarantee the following conditions at all times and in a special way:

a) The independence of our professionals when practicing law.

Any circumstance that may affect said independence (direct or indirect personal interest, interest of another client, certain moral principles or religious beliefs ...) will motivate the professional in question to abstain from providing advice.

b) Compliance with the duties of professional secrecy and confidentiality.

Every member or collaborator of the Firm, lawyer or not, will maintain the most absolute confidentiality with respect to the identity of the clients and the matters in which they are represented, except by legal provision, judicial mandate or express consent by the latter.

Communications between attorney and client may not be used against the client. The lawyer will maintain the secrecy of the communications with the lawyer of the opposing party.

c) The absence of conflict of interest.

For these purposes, the Firm, among other things, cannot assume the representation of two clients in the same matter if there is a conflict between the two or the risk of it occurring. Nor will you be able to accept a second client's assignment for a matter in which you previously acted for another client if you continue to have confidential information - verbal or written - regarding the matter obtained from the first client.

d) The maintenance of the highest standards of integrity, dignity and honor of all its members, lawyers or not.

In the particular case of lawyers, they must always work in such a way that they are respected as professionals by clients, institutions, members of the Firm and other third parties and must demonstrate at all times that they are worthy of the trust of the law. that the profession has always displayed. The lawyer will refrain from doing anything, both in his professional and private life, that could damage his reputation, that of the Firm or that of the legal profession.

e) The loyalty of its professionals to both the client and the Firm.

The Firm, once a client's order has been accepted, assumes as a priority the defense of the client's legitimate interests.

The members of the Firm will maintain a relationship with each other based on cooperation, loyalty and solidarity.

f) The highest professional competence of each and every one of its members.

All the professional members or collaborators of the Firm are selected from among candidates with the highest personal, academic and professional qualifications, based on their professionalism and experience.

If the Firm believes that it cannot assume a certain assignment from a client because it does not have the appropriate professional competence, it will notify the client and, if the latter requests it, will recommend another professional who, according to its criteria, can better defend your interests.

3. Values

They are signs of identity of the EH Firm:

3.1. A sincere, close, transparent and committed relationship, both with the client and with the rest of the members and collaborators of the Firm.

We create bonds with others based on trust. Proximity and sincerity in personal treatment must be present in each and every one of our interactions.

3.2. Technical excellence and continuous training.

Excellence implies a constant search for the rigor and quality of our services, as well as the promotion of a culture that is committed to continuous improvement.

3.3. Innovation and specialization.

Our advice at all times is oriented towards innovation and specialization: we seek, not only to find the most efficient solution for each matter, but also to provide the client with a competitive advantage with our advice.

3.4. Professional judgment based on experience.

Although the members of the Firm are lawyers with solid training, as lawyers we especially believe in the value of applied knowledge acquired through experience.

3.5. Customer orientation.

The first thing is to listen to our clients and clearly understand what the objectives are. Then, to put at your service, to a great extent proactively, all our effort, knowledge and commitment to achieve these objectives.

3.6. The importance of teamwork.

The strength as a professional organization is in the collective. The Firm encourages collaboration between its professionals and collaborators.

3.7. Promotion and dissemination of a culture of compliance.

The observance of pertinent regulations, both external and internal, is taken care of. The Firm allocates the necessary resources for the effective execution of its own regulatory compliance plan.

3.8. Efficient management of customer affairs.

3.9. Commitment to society.

The Firm, aware of the important role it can play for the benefit of the most disadvantaged, dedicates resources to pro bono work and participates in solidarity initiatives.

3.10 Commitment to the Rule of Law, the Rule of Law and Human Rights.

3.11 Commitment to transparency, accountability and business sustainability.

The Firm, aware of the need to deepen responsible business management models, uses global tools in its fields of action, including anti-corruption, environmental and human rights policies.

4. Non-discrimination. Equal opportunities

At EH Boutique Legal there is no discrimination whatsoever in the workplace, professional and personal, for reasons of race, age, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, political opinion, social origin or disability.

The Firm actively promotes a corporate culture based on merit and personal and professional integrity of people.

5. Pro bono work

The EH Firm performs tasks 'for the public good' (pro bono) voluntarily providing free legal advice for the benefit of needy, less privileged people or communities, in situations of social vulnerability or marginalized and the organizations that assist them, as well as the provision of free legal advice on matters of public interest.