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Data Retention Rules

Retention schedules by document type, jurisdiction and matter class — with defensible disposition.

Rules Active
42
Files in Retention
142k
Due Disposition
1,204
Legal Holds
9
Retention Schedule
CategoryJurisdictionRetentionTriggerDisposition
Client matter filesUK7 yearsMatter closureSecure destruction
Client matter filesUS10 yearsMatter closureSecure destruction
Client matter filesNigeria6 yearsMatter closureSecure destruction
Trust / client account recordsAll10 yearsTransaction dateArchive + destroy
Employment recordsUK6 yearsTerminationAnonymise + destroy
Employment recordsUS3 years (Federal)TerminationAnonymise + destroy
AML / KYC evidenceUK5 yearsRelationship endEncrypted archive
Board minutes & partnershipAllPermanentCreationPermanent archive
Marketing listsAll2 yearsLast engagementDelete