Who Am I?

I am a commercial lawyer with over 18 years' experience dealing with commercial contracts. My experience has been gained:

• in the City (where I trained and worked in private practice )

• in regional and national firms;

• employed in-house; 

• as a consultant (for law firms as well as businesses);

• working on a very diverse range of transactions  (size as well as complexity); and

• acting for suppliers as well as customers.   

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Over the last 10 years, I have specialised more in tech-enabled or tech-centric transactions and I have deep expertise in software-related legal work.  

I also have an interest in legal processes. I have worked on and designed managed legal services (including playbooks, training and supervision) and have an interest in technology that helps run these processes more efficiently.  

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Why Me?

I enjoy getting deals over the line and I like to understand my clients' business. I really enjoy talking about risk and how to mitigate it and how to draft documents that reflect how your business works. I don't enjoy arguing about indemnities, liability caps and warranties...other than to the extent that a transaction really requires it.  

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What do you get? 

A flexible, business-centric approach to contracts and legal risk, coupled with an understanding of business principles and a desire to negotiate contracts in a  friendly and non-confrontational manner. I will always give you an opinion.

 

I work with sales and finance leaders, in-house lawyers and law firms and can fit into any existing team structure.  

 

Also...better contracts, which focus on risk, are resilient and prioritise revenue. 

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How much will it cost?

That depends on the job and the nature of the engagement. I am happy to discuss hourly rates, day rates, fixed fees or retainers. Transparency is key and I never incur costs that a customer is not aware of.  

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Is Legalistic a law firm?

No. I work as a consultant and I do not market myself as a solicitor. I am fully insured (certificate on request) and do not need to incur the high costs of running a law firm as my work does not require it. I do have an up to date practising certificate. 

My services are provided through Legalistic Limited (registered company number 11154024).

 

Can you do everything on your own? 

Yes - I do not sell any service that I cannot handle myself. That said, things do occasionally get quite busy and when they do, I have a network of similar businesses and professionals that I can rope in to help me. I will always take primary responsibility for any work you give me. 

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