Practice 08
Corporate retainer
A lawyer who knows your company and is there when needed — for a predictable monthly fee.
A legal department — without a legal department.
We offer comprehensive (retainer-based) legal support to corporate clients on flexible terms, tailored to each client's needs and requirements.
Trust between client and lawyer is built over long relationships, in full confidence and with an individual approach. A retainer lets us get to know your business and respond quickly, without every task starting from scratch.
We head the legal service of a non-bank financial institution and of a manufacturer in metallurgy and heavy engineering — a model we apply to small and medium-sized companies too.
What it includes
Contracts
Drafting and reviewing contracts with customers, suppliers and partners.
Terms and policies
General terms, policies, internal rules and data protection documents.
Employment
Employment contracts, orders, disciplinary proceedings and termination.
Receivables
Demands, rescheduling agreements and fast court recovery.
Commercial Register
Corporate changes, filing of statements, resolutions of governing bodies.
Banks and finance
Loans, security, guarantees and correspondence with banks.
Authorities
Representation before the tax authority, municipalities, regulators and inspectorates.
Priority when urgent
Retainer clients get priority when deadlines are short.
How we start
- 01
Meeting
We learn the company's activity, contracts and risks.
- 02
Scope
We agree which tasks the retainer covers and how work is reported.
- 03
Work
We answer queries and draft documents within the agreed timeframes.
- 04
Review
We periodically review the scope against the needs of the business.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
01What does the retainer include?
The scope is agreed individually — typically advice, drafting and review of contracts, correspondence and routine procedures. Litigation is usually agreed separately, so the monthly fee stays predictable.
02Is a retainer suitable for a small company?
Yes. For small and medium-sized companies without in-house counsel, a retainer is the most convenient way to have a lawyer who knows the business.
03How quickly do you respond to retainer clients?
Response times are agreed in the retainer. Urgent matters — an expiring deadline or an inspection — get priority.
04Can the retainer be terminated?
Yes, on notice under the agreement. We aim for relationships that last because they are useful — not because they are hard to end.
Related
Related practice areas
Commercial and corporate law
Company formation, reorganisation and liquidation, Commercial Register proceedings and commercial contracts built around your business.
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Banking and finance
Loan agreements, security, mortgages, leasing and dealings with banks and non-bank lenders — from negotiation to dispute.
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Tax law and audits
Tax advice, defence in tax audits and appeals against tax assessments before the courts.
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Consultation
Tell us about your case.
Describe the matter briefly — we will contact you to arrange a meeting. If a deadline is about to expire, call directly.