The Virtual In-House Lawyer - A New Model For The Changing Economic Climate

Claudia Gerrard, Legal Director, Ortolan Legal Limited

Over the last century, there have been radical changes in technology and the way businesses operate. However, provision of legal services has remained fundamentally unchanged. The article, therefore, explores traditional and long-established methods of how legal services are provided and the charging mechanisms which have been inherent in the industry for many years. In particular, emphasis is placed on the areas most clients find objectionable, focussing on time based charging and inclusion of hidden extras. The economic climate means that many companies are reducing expenditure on pure overheads, such as legal costs. However, disputes and litigation are more prevalent when the economic climate is challenging and increases the need for legal advice within most industry sectors.

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UK Management General March 2010 Vol. 3, No. 10, Winter 2010

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Ortolan Legal Limited is a company providing virtual in-house legal services through a network of lawyers working remotely. As experienced in-house lawyers, our staff fulfil the same role as the traditional in-house lawyer, working on retainer or ad hoc matters and either on a stand alone basis or in conjunction with an existing in-house team. The company was launched in 2009 and is a legal disciplinary practice regulated by the SRA.

UK Management General March 2010 Vol. 3, No. 10, Winter 2010