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Everyone's heard bad lawyer jokes or stories of terrible experiences. Let's change the conversation and discuss 10 tips for a strong, cost-effective, and sustainable relationship with your legal team.
Choose a lawyer who understands your business or start-up. This saves time and money as they don't need to learn the ins and outs of your industry.
Issues in communication are common complaints. Be clear, organised, and responsive with your lawyer. The more they know about your business, team, and strategy, the more cost-appropriate their services will be.
Involve your lawyer in discussions, negotiations, and planning. This builds a strong relationship and gives your lawyer insight into your business operations.
Keep your lawyer informed of all negotiations to avoid miscommunications and potential deal breakers.
Ensure you consult your lawyer before agreeing to terms, as you may unknowingly agree to something that cannot be fulfilled.
Read and understand the advice given by your lawyer. Feel free to question the advice but make informed decisions about accepting or rejecting recommendations.
Be clear about your expectations, goals, and budget from the start. Discuss what you want to achieve with your legal advisor.
Be clear about deadlines and avoid leaving things to the last minute. Engage with your lawyer as early as possible to avoid paying a premium for urgent work.
Consider the value of advice or documents before engaging a lawyer. If something is crucial for your business, it's worth investing in getting it right.
In an ideal world, contracts would be short and disputes non-existent. But as this isn't the case, ensure contracts have clauses for unexpected situations.
Lawyers aren't magicians; sometimes things just aren't possible or legal. By applying these tips, you can build a smooth, cost-certain, and beneficial working relationship with your lawyer, possibly even creating a lifelong strategic advisor and friend.