Ongoing Legal Support

Ongoing legal support (retainer-based legal services) includes the provision of legal assistance in the course of a company’s day-to-day operations, taking into account its individual needs. By its nature, such services replace or supplement an in-house legal counsel.

Target Clients:
— Belarusian legal entities;
— Foreign legal entities (in respect of their activities in the Republic of Belarus).

Scope of Retainer-Based Legal Services May Include:
— Oral consultations on matters relating to the company’s current operations;
— Preparation of written legal opinions on complex legal matters;
— Participation in corporate decision-making and support of corporate procedures;
— Drafting of various civil law contracts;
— Drafting of other documents required for the company’s activities;
— Review and approval of documents prepared by other departments;
— Legal review of civil law contracts;
— Counterparty due diligence;
— Legal audit of business activities (Legal Due Diligence);
— Recovery of receivables (debt collection);
— сопровождение исполнительных производств → Enforcement proceedings support;
— Handling of pre-trial claim procedures (claims management);
— Handling of litigation matters;
— Representation before courts, arbitration tribunals, and other state authorities;
— Protection of the company’s intellectual property;
— Monitoring and informing on legislative changes relevant to the company’s activities;
— Handling matters requiring the lawyer’s personal presence at the client’s office;
— Other areas of legal support for business operations.

Fee Structure Options:
— Fixed monthly retainer fee;
— Fee based on the number of requests, duration of services, etc.;
— Agreed hourly rate for legal assistance provided by an advocate;
— Daily rate for the advocate’s participation;
— Success fee (additional remuneration for a positive result).