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Corporate & Commercial Law

General Counsel Retainer.

Fractional in-house counsel — predictable monthly support.

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Pricing

From $1,800 – $3,500 / mo.

Indicative ranges. We confirm a fixed fee in writing before any work starts — based on your specific situation.

Lite (≤5 hrs / mo)

$1,800 – $3,500 / mo

Standard (≤15 hrs / mo)

$4,500 – $9,000 / mo

Embedded GC (≤40 hrs / mo)

$12,000 – $25,000 / mo

What you get

  • Defined hours each month
  • Slack / email access
  • Quarterly legal review

Who it's for

Scale-upsSMEs without in-house lawyer

Risks of doing nothing

What you're up against.

  • Personal director liability
  • Unenforceable contracts
  • Disputes that escalate to court
  • Investor / acquirer due diligence issues

Commercial justification

Why it's worth the spend.

  • Scoped fixed fee — predictable cash impact
  • Reduces director and personal liability exposure
  • Investor / acquirer DD-ready paperwork
  • Faster decisions; less management distraction

Frequently asked

Questions, answered.