Corporate Legal Consulting

What do we offer in this area?

• Reviewing the business's day-to-day legal matters
• Reviewing documents and correspondence with legal implications
• Providing advice and defining the scope of follow-up

The scope of work and required documents are determined after reviewing the matter and agreeing on the engagement.

What does legal advisory for companies include?

A business needs a corporate lawyer to answer everyday questions before they turn into disputes: Is it permissible to stop dealing with a late supplier? How should a claim received by mail be answered? What effect does a new legal amendment have on the business? Consultation comes before the decision and helps in choosing it, unlike litigation, which comes after a dispute has already arisen.

• Responding to incoming claims and notices
• Reviewing correspondence with legal effect before it is sent
• Partner and management matters under the Companies Law
• Labor matters in coordination with HR Legal Advisory
• Monitoring the legal requirements related to the business's activity

When Should a Business Seek Legal Consultation before a Decision?

Not every matter requires a legal opinion, but in some situations asking before acting costs less than dealing with its consequences afterward. Examples include:

• Before signing a long-term or unusual financial commitment
• Upon receiving a warning, a demand, or a summons from an official authority
• Before taking action against a partner, supplier, or employee
• When a new law or regulation affecting the business's activity is issued

How the legal consultation is provided to the company

The consultation begins with presenting the matter and its related documents, then precisely defining the legal question. The relevant laws, regulations, and rulings are then studied, and a legal opinion is prepared setting out the legal position, the available options, the risks of each option, and the proposed next step. When needed, a session is held to discuss the opinion with management and define the scope of follow-up.

A one-off consultation or a legal advisor under an ongoing contract

Some businesses need a single consultation on a specific matter, while others need a legal advisor who follows their affairs on a regular basis. In the second case, Legal Subscriptions & Plans for Businesses organize consultations, reviews, and reports under a written agreement. When the matter relates to a regulatory authority, the consultation integrates with the Regulatory Compliance service.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between an in-house legal advisor and an external corporate lawyer?

An in-house advisor is an employee of the business who follows its day-to-day affairs, while a licensed external lawyer provides advice under a specific engagement and can represent the business before the courts under a power of attorney. Many businesses combine both, or rely on external engagement when the volume of work does not justify hiring a full-time employee.

Is legal consultation given in writing or verbally?

It can be verbal for simple matters, while matters with financial or legal impact are best addressed with a written opinion setting out the facts it is based on, the provisions relied on, and the recommendation. A written opinion is easier to refer back to within the business and documents the basis for the decision to management or partners when it is reviewed later.

What documents are required to request a legal consultation for a company?

That varies according to the matter, but the commercial registration and the articles of association, the contract or correspondence in question, any related internal decision, and a short summary of the facts and their dates are usually requested. The more complete the documents are from the start, the more accurate the opinion and the less need there is for repeated clarification.