I am also entirely satisfied that, in the words of Taylor LJ in [Balabel] the two types of ESG High Level Documents [i.e. tabular memoranda informing and
updating the ESG on the progress, status and issues arising in the regulatory investigations and; confidential notes / summaries
drafted by Clifford Chance concerning the discussions between the ESG and its legal advisers at the ESG meetings] form part of «a continuum of communication and meetings» between Clifford Chance and RBS, the object of which was the giving of legal
advice as and when appropriate.
Including support and
advice for new business ventures,
drafting or
updating constitutional documents, ongoing corporate, company secretarial and commercial support for companies, partnerships and LLPs and dealing with shareholder or other stakeholder disputes