Post by Pear Tree Legal

Why are more Australian SMEs engaging a fractional General Counsel? Many small to medium businesses are operating in tougher conditions than they were even a couple of years ago - tighter margins, increased regulatory scrutiny, more complex contracts and greater director risk. Hiring a full-time in-house general counsel may not be cost effective at the SME stage. That's why more Australian businesses are turning to fractional general counsel arrangements which can provide ongoing senior legal support on a flexible retained basis. For many growing businesses, the real value is not just cost control, it's earlier identification and mitigation of legal risk, better governance and director support and more effective commercial decision-making. Embedding legal thinking earlier is a strategic decision. Click through to find out why this model is gaining traction with Australian SMEs and when it makes sense to consider it. #AustralianBusiness #SMELaw #BusinessOwner #StartupLawyer #MelbourneLawyer #PearTreeLegal