dvb legal consulting
Making Commercial Law Less Complex & More Accessible
A boutique commercial law consultancy for small businesses who want to thrive with a strong legal foundation.Empower your business with fixed fee legal services.
Cost-effective, efficient & reliable.
what I offer
Unlock the potential of your business with my fixed fee legal services. I offer a solution for small business owners who may not have the resources to hire a full-time legal advisor.How I can help:Strategic Growth Support
Build a solid foundation for your business to scale, while effectively managing business and legal risks.Comprehensive Contract Guidance
Receive expert guidance on contract drafting and negotiation, ensuring your agreements protect your interests while promoting growth.Commercial Due Diligence
Get an expert eye to review and audit both existing and prospective contracts in order to identify any omissions & areas of legal concern. I can take on projects on a one-off basis where you need specific agreements or clauses looked at and others where the due diligence may be a more comprehensive contractual overhaul, prior to for example the sale of your business.Regulatory Compliance
Ensure your company complies with relevant laws and regulations. Develop and implement policies to maintain ongoing compliance.The types of work I have helped clients with are:
Drafting & reviewing - terms of business, website terms of use, privacy policies, asset purchase agreements, referral agreements, consultancy agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
Reviewing the other party's contract template to identify key issues.
Ensuring compliance with data protection legislation.
Preparing clients trade mark applications to protect their brand name.How I work with you
We will start with a free initial consultation to discuss your business needs and ensure I am the right fit.
To provide the most accurate quote I will ask you for any necessary documents and information.
Based on our discussions, I will present a clear proposal outlining the scope of work and a fixed fee.
Once you approve the proposal, I will require payment in advance to ensure a smooth and timely delivery of the service. I will also provide timelines for completion.
I will keep you updated on progress and maintain open communication.
fixed fee services
I am transparent about fees so you will never receive a surprise invoice.Fixed Fee Option for a fixed scope of work:Contract Drafting standard fee of £1,200.
What's included?
Initial consultation, draft contract for approval/amendment, one round of amendments, final document with explanations.
Exclusions:
Property transaction contracts, employment agreements, and shareholder agreements.Contract Review standard fee of £650.
What's included?
Initial consultation, in depth review of the contract, written report identifying issues & missing clauses.
Exclusions:
No drafting changes to contract, no negotiations with other party, no shareholder agreements and any contract over 10 pages.Franchise Agreement Review standard fee of £750
What's included?
In depth review of the agreement received from the franchisor, full written report outlining key provisions & highlighting anything unusual, in addition to areas that require further clarification from the franchisor.
Exclusions:
No negotiations with the franchisor (please note that franchise agreements are invariably standard and understandably non-negotiable to ensure that all franchisees are operating under the same agreement).Contract Review & Redraft standard fee of £995
What's included?
Initial consultation, in depth review of the contract, written report explaining suggested changes, editing contract to incorporate changes.
Exclusions:
No negotiations, no shareholder agreements, no business sale agreements, no employment agreements, no property transaction contracts, any contracts over 10 pages.Part-Time Monthly Legal Support Option from £1750 per monthIf you are a scaling business that needs legal support on a monthly basis from a lawyer who understands your business, this is the service for you.
What's included?
Consultation to understand business goals & needs, BAU matters from quick legal questions to reviewing 2 contracts per month, 1 contract creation per month.
Exclusions:
Litigation matters, property transactions, employment matters, insolvency & debt collection.Fixed fees are payable in advance.
why me?
My mission is to provide tailored legal support that not only addresses your legal needs but does so in a manner that is efficient and cost effective. Businesses can outsource legal support to get access to specialised expertise and manage fluctuating workloads, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time lawyer. If you are a small business owner looking to get on top of your commercial law needs but struggling with time, get in touch.I am Deepa Bhabutta and during my legal career, I have worn many hats:Private Practice - I refined my skills handling legal challenges for various clients.
Law Firm Owner - I have first hand experience of facing business decisions and growth strategies.
Senior Consultant Solicitor - I have provided legal advice to a variety of businesses.
In-House Legal - I gained valuable insight into the internal workings of an overseas company entering the UK market.All For: Good food. Good wine. Travel.
Not For: Sitting in traffic.
let's work together
I would love to help you. Simply email me or DM me on LinkedIn to arrange a free initial chat.
deepa@dvblegal.uk
DVB Legal is a legal consultancy and not a law firm, authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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