DVB LEGAL
Empowering businesses with cost-effective legal solutions.
At DVB Legal, my focus is on delivering clear, practical legal advice that supports your business goals without unnecessary complexity or cost. I understand the challenges businesses face in today's fast moving environment and I am committed to providing, efficient, tailored legal solutions that add real value.
Whether it's working with commercial contracts or regulatory compliance, I can help you make informed decisions and protect your interests. This includes my fixed-fee bundles, which offer predictable pricing for business needs like commercial contracts and regulatory compliance.
How I help
Whether you're seeking comprehensive support for a larger project or focused expertise for a particular document, my fixed-fee services offer transparency and certainty, so you know exactly what you're paying for before we start. I offer two distinct approaches to predictable legal costs:
1. Comprehensive Legal Bundles : Integrated packages for key business milestones like starting a new venture, overhauling your commercial contracts, or ensuring data protection compliance. These bundles offer a holistic solution at a single, transparent fixed price.2. Individual Project-Based Fixed Fees: For focused legal expertise on specific documents or clearly defined legal issues. This is ideal when you need a particular contract drafted, a policy reviewed, or advice on a precise legal matter.Areas I can help with
Here are some areas where I regularly provide guidance:Commercial Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, and advising on agreements like service agreements, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, supplier contracts, and terms & conditions for your website or sales.Regulatory Compliance: Guidance on understanding complex regulations, developing policies for data protection (GDPR), consumer law, and industry-specific compliance.Intellectual Property (IP): Support for protecting your brand and innovations, including trademark searches, applications, and IP licensing.Business Foundations: Assisting with legal aspects of launching a new venture, including shareholder agreements and other foundational documents.Ready to discuss your needs?
Every business is unique. Please get in touch to schedule a no-obligation consultation to discuss your specific requirements.
Fixed fee services
Choose from one of our legal bundles or individual project-based fixed fees for specific tasks.
1. Business Kickstart BundleIdeal for: New businesses and solo entrepreneurs needing to establish essential legal foundations.
Starting from £2,450.
What's included:
Guidance on Company Formation: My support to help you set up your limited company correctly.
Founders' or Partnership Agreement: A tailored agreement defining roles, responsibilities, and ownership among founders.
Website Terms & Conditions: Essential T&Cs drafted for your website or online sales.
Privacy Policy & Notice: A UK GDPR-compliant Privacy Policy for your operations and website.
Initial Legal Strategy Session: A focused 90-minute consultation to clarify your business model and key legal needs.
30-Day Follow-Up Support: Post-delivery email support for minor clarifications on the documents drafted.2. Contract Clarity & Confidence BundleIdeal for: Growing businesses that need to review existing agreements, draft tailored contracts, and strengthen their commercial dealings.
Starting from £2,950.
What's included:
Existing Contract Review: In-depth review of up to 3 key commercial contracts (e.g., supplier agreements, client contracts, standard service agreements) with a detailed report identifying risks and suggesting improvements.
New Contract Drafting: Up to 2 tailored commercial contracts drafted specifically for your business (e.g., a new Services Agreement, Freelancer Agreement, or Consultancy Agreement).
Commercial Risk Advice Session: A 90-minute session covering contract best practices, negotiation strategies, and commercial risk mitigation.
Two Rounds of Revisions: To ensure new documents perfectly align with your needs.3. Data Protection Peace of Mind BundleIdeal for: Businesses seeking to ensure compliance with UK GDPR and strengthen their data handling practices, reducing regulatory risk.
Starting from £1,950.
What's included:
Privacy & Cookie Policy Review: Assessment of your current website Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy for compliance.
Updated Privacy Notice & Privacy Policy: Drafting or updating your policies to meet current regulatory requirements.
Data Processing Agreement (DPA) Template: A ready-to-use DPA template for your supplier/client data relationships.
Data Compliance Strategy Session: A 60-minute consultation to review your data processing activities and outline a clear compliance roadmap.
Basic Data Breach Response Checklist: A simple guide to help you manage and respond to a data breach effectively.
ICO Registration Guidance: Advice on your obligation to register with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).Individual Project-Based Fixed Fees: Focused Legal Support for Specific Tasks
Sometimes, you only need targeted legal assistance for a particular document or a very specific legal issue. My individual fixed-fee services provide a transparent, upfront cost for defined legal tasks with clear outcomes, ensuring no hourly surprises.Commercial ContractsContract Review (up to 15 pages): £650
Includes: Full report identifying risks, missing clauses, and areas for improvement.Standard Terms & Conditions Drafting: From £950
Includes: Initial consultation, drafting a standard set of T&Cs for your website or sales, and one round of revisions.Tailored Contract Drafting (e.g. Service Agreement): From £1,200
Includes: Detailed consultation, drafting a customised contract to your specific needs, and two rounds of revisions. (Final price dependent on complexity and length – quoted upfront)Regulatory CompliancePrivacy Policy & Notice Review: £550
Includes: Full report on compliance issues and a consultation to discuss recommendations.Website Privacy Notice Drafting: £650
Includes: Drafting a new privacy notice tailored to your business, with one round of revisions.Data Processing Agreement (DPA) Drafting: From £775
Includes: Consultation, drafting a DPA for your specific data processing activities, and two rounds of revisions.Trade MarksUK Trademark Search (for one name/logo): £350
Includes: Comprehensive search, detailed report, and risk assessment for your chosen mark.UK Trademark Application (up to 2 classes): £650 + Official IPO Fees
Includes: Preparation and filing of your UK trademark application for up to two classes of goods/services, and monitoring of the application process. (Official UK IPO fees are additional and will be clearly outlined.)Additional Trademark Classes (per class): £75 + Official IPO Fee
Includes: Assistance and filing for each additional class of goods/services within the same application. (Official UK IPO fees are additional.)
What can you expect?
- No hourly billing surprises- Upfront scope and pricing- Fast, responsive communication- Work led by a qualified UK solicitorAt DVB Legal, I am committed to providing tailored legal solutions that truly add value to your business. If your project falls outside the scope of the listed services, or if you require a bespoke combination of support, I am happy to provide a custom fixed-fee quote for your specific needs.
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.