正确选择恰当行事.pdf

正确选择 恰当行事 ﹒ 贝克 麦坚时 商业行为守则 Dear Colleagues, Our reputation is our most valuable asset. We earn it each day with the choices we make. And each of us has a duty to preserve it, by making the right choices and doing the right things — for our clients, our communities, the Firm and ourselves — within the law and our professional responsibilities. Making the right choice is not always straightforward or simple. Laws are not always clear and sometimes conflict. Legal standards differ. Rules apply beyond the borders of the enforcing nations, creating extraterritorial rules at odds with local practices. Business pressures tempt some to cut corners. We developed the Baker McKenzie Code of Business Conduct to ensure that every partner, lawyer and employee in the Firm knows the principles that are to guide us in the choices we make and in the way we behave. The Code spells out our legal and ethical obligations and responsibilities in a number of areas. It provides guidance on how to act when specific, clear policies are not available. And it also reflects our commitment as a signatory to the UN Global Compact to align our policies and operations with the Compact’s principles in the areas of human rights, fair labor, the environment and anti-corruption. We expect you to read this Code and abide by our principles, policies and standards. We expect you to seek guidance when you have questions about the Code or its application. And, to the extent permissible under local privacy and employment laws, we expect you to report any violations you learn about or suspect. All of us share in the benefits of Baker McKenzie’s good name. We also share a responsibility to preserve and protect it. Thank you for doing your part. Eduardo Leite Chairman of the Executive Committee