Spring Law is the closest thing to having your own in-house legal team. The strong presence at Spring Law of former senior in-house counsel means our style is what business wants. An ability to cut to the chase, to explain clearly and to determine what is important in a deal. Some clients opt to use us as their in-house advisers, seconding lawyers a few days a week or more, agreeing retainers ranging from 6 – 12 months. This arrangement integrates our business more closely with our client, permits a greater understanding between us, and delivers value.
Tim Perry was General Counsel of FTSE company Sportsworld Media Group plc. Tim Bishop was General Counsel of Broadsystem, formerly owned by News International. Most of our lawyers have been seconded to clients for varying periods. We think in-house experience is vital to the delivery of a modern commercial law service. It also enables us to fit well with clients who do not want to retain their own in-house team, but nevertheless want lawyers who really understand their business and, importantly, are familiar with all their people who require day-to-day legal support.
The in-house service is based on a retainer which gives the client access to advice on all issues for a known monthly cost. In our experience, clients appreciate the certainty of knowing what their cost base is and invariably believe the service delivers to expectations on value, accessibility and usefulness.