FM Legal Counsel+
Legal support that grows with your business
Fixed-fee packages for start-ups, flexible retainers for growing businesses. Every Counsel+ engagement starts with a free consultation.
Choose the service that best suits your business
Counsel+Startup
Establish the right legal foundations for your business
Starting a business involves more than registering a company—it requires a solid legal framework that protects your interests from the very beginning. Counsel+Startup is designed for entrepreneurs, start-ups and newly established businesses seeking practical legal guidance and professionally drafted legal documentation tailored to their operations.
Every business has different requirements. That's why we begin with a complimentary consultation to understand your business model, commercial objectives and legal needs. Based on our discussion, we'll recommend the agreements and documentation most appropriate for your business and provide a tailored fixed-fee quotation, ensuring complete transparency before any work begins.
Whether you're engaging employees, contracting with suppliers, providing services or leasing commercial premises, Counsel+Startup helps ensure your business is equipped with the legal foundations needed to operate with confidence and minimise future risk.
Counsel+Business
Ongoing legal support for growing businesses
As your business grows, legal matters become part of your day-to-day operations. From reviewing contracts and advising on employment issues to assisting with commercial negotiations and providing strategic legal guidance, timely legal advice is essential to protecting your business and supporting informed decision-making.
Counsel+Business offers ongoing legal support through flexible monthly retainers, giving your business direct access to trusted legal advice without the cost of maintaining an in-house legal department.
With plans ranging from 5 to 15 hours per month, you'll have the reassurance of knowing your legal adviser understands your business and is available whenever legal issues arise. Your monthly allocation may be used for a wide range of non-contentious legal matters, including contract drafting and review, employment advice, commercial correspondence, lease agreements, debt recovery guidance and general business legal support.
Counsel+Business is designed to provide predictable legal costs, priority access to advice and a long-term legal partnership that evolves alongside your business, allowing you to focus on growth while we help manage the legal complexities.
Ideal for start-ups and small businesses requiring regular legal guidance and occasional contract reviews.
Designed for growing businesses with recurring legal matters, employment issues and ongoing commercial support.
Comprehensive legal support for established businesses requiring regular access to legal advice across multiple business functions.
Need additional support? Extra hours may be provided at a preferential hourly rate.
Who is Counsel+Business suitable for?
SMEs, family businesses, consultants and growing companies that need ongoing legal support without an in-house team.
What can I use my monthly hours for?
A wide range of day-to-day legal matters — we'll cover specifics during your consultation.
What happens if I exceed my monthly allowance?
You can top up at a preferential hourly rate, or upgrade to a larger plan.
Do unused hours roll over?
No, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Is litigation included?
No — it covers advisory work only. Litigation is quoted separately, at preferential rates for Counsel+Business clients.
One partner. Every stage.
Start with Counsel+Startup. Grow with Counsel+Business.
For more information, email us to request a meeting.