DVB LEGAL
Accessible fixed fee legal solutions for startups and growing businesses
Do you need legal support...but not all the time?If you're spending too much time on legal matters - but hiring a full-time in-house lawyer doesn't make sense yet and hourly external advice is eating into your budget - that's where I come in.Think of me as your part-time, flexible legal support, providing proactive guidance and responsive support, precisely when and how you need it.Why Choose Flexible Legal Support?Cost-Effective: Get senior-level expertise without the full-time overheads.Proactive & Strategic: Move beyond reactive problem-solving to proactive risk management.Predictable Budgeting: Know your legal costs upfront each month.
How It Works
My primary service is a dedicated 3-4 days of legal support per month.What You Get
For a minimum monthly rate of £1,750, you secure:Proactive Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks before they become costly problems. I'll help you spot potential pitfalls, understand regulatory changes, and implement safeguards to protect your business.Contract Lifecycle Management: From initial drafting to final negotiation, I handle a wide range of commercial agreements. This includes supplier contracts, client agreements, partnership deeds, NDAs and more, ensuring they protect your interests and support your commercial objectives.Strategic Legal Counsel: Get sound, practical advice on critical business strategy, intellectual property protection and robust data protection compliance.Responsive Support: Timely answers and practical solutions to your day-to-day legal queries. When something comes up, you'll have a trusted advisor to turn to, fast.Cost Predictability: A clear, fixed monthly fee means no surprise invoices. You can budget confidently, knowing your essential legal support is covered.Ready to discuss your needs?
Please get in touch to schedule a no-obligation consultation to discuss your specific requirements.
About
My mission is to provide tailored legal support that addresses your legal needs efficiently, cost effectively and without unnecessary jargon. I help business owners access specialised legal expertise without the need for a full-time hire or the overhead of a traditional law firm. By outsourcing your legal support, you can manage fluctuating workloads and stay on top of commercial law issues at a fraction of the cost. If you're a small business owner looking for clear, practical legal guidance but short on time, let's talk.I'm Deepa Bhabutta and during my legal career, I have gained diverse experience:Private Practice - Developed my legal experience handling a wide range of 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 businesses across a variety of industries.
In-House Legal - 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.
Contact
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, regulated or authorised by the Solicitors regulation authority. Deepa Bhabutta is a solicitor who remains on the roll of solicitors. DVB Legal is permitted to provide unreserved legal services under the Legal Services Act 2007. ©2025 DVB Legal.