Consulting Services
Our experience ranges from commercial law and employment law to risk and compliance management. This means that we are able to offer a comprehensive range of legal and advisory services tailored to meet the needs of businesses and individuals.
General Counsel-on-Demand
Ideal when:
- Legal risk has increased
- Internal resources are limited
- Senior, independent judgment is required
Commercial & Strategic Legal Advice
Legal insight aligned with commercial realities, not academic theory.
Employment Relations & Labour Advice
Value delivered:
- Reduced litigation and strike risk
- Defensible process management
- Calm, lawful handling of sensitive matters
Employment Law
Maintaining good practices regarding employee law is crucial for companies because it ensures legal compliance, reduces the risk of costly disputes, and helps foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture. By adhering to employment laws, organisations not only protect themselves from legal and financial risks, but also promote fairness, trust, and diversity among employees. These practices enhance a company’s reputation, attract top talent, and allow the organisation to adapt smoothly to legal or societal changes—ultimately supporting long-term business success.
Corporate Law
Corporate law is essential for companies because it provides the legal structure for their creation, management, and dissolution, offering protections for stakeholders and ensuring fair, transparent governance. It helps businesses comply with regulations, resolve disputes, facilitate major transactions, and manage risks. By fostering investor confidence and accountability, corporate law supports sustainable growth and stability in the business world.
Contract Law
Contract law is vital for companies because it provides legal certainty, protects interests, manages risks, and ensures compliance with regulations. By clearly defining the rights and obligations of all parties, contracts help prevent disputes, facilitate strong business relationships, and allow businesses to operate confidently and efficiently. When disagreements do occur, contract law offers structured ways to resolve them, supporting smooth and trustworthy commercial activities.
Risk and Compliance
Strong risk and compliance practices and systems are essential for companies because they help safeguard against legal, financial, and reputational harm, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, and foster a culture of ethical behaviour and accountability. Effective risk management enables organisations to identify and mitigate potential threats proactively, while robust compliance systems reduce the likelihood of costly penalties and operational disruptions. Together, these practices support sustainable business growth, build stakeholder trust, and position companies to respond effectively to evolving challenges in a dynamic regulatory landscape.
GENERAL SERVICES
- Drafting specific employment contracts for strategic and executive level employees
- Drafting permanent, fixed-term and project-based contracts for both citizen employees as well as foreign national employees
- Providing end to end assistance on all disciplinary matters and incapacity matters, including preparation of charges, prosecuting or chairing of hearings
- Drafting of employer policies, codes and procedures
- Providing guidance and assistance on retrenchments, restructurings and section 197 transfers.
- Conflict management and dispute resolution
- Drafting of legal opinions on complicated employment law matters
- HR due diligences
- Notifications on changes to employment law legislation and new precedent
- The formation and registration of all forms of companies, including public and private companies, personal liability companies, ring fenced companies, non-profit companies and external companies
- Drafting and amending a company’s Memorandum of Incorporation
- Conversion of companies and close corporations
- Attend to the preparation, completion and lodgement of the Annual Return
- The drafting of resolutions (ordinary and special) and preparing minutes of meetings
- Appointment and resignation of directors
- Due diligences
- Drafting of all business contracts, including joint venture agreements and commercial lease agreements
- End to end contract negotiations on behalf of clients
- Assisting clients to draft regulatory universe frameworks
- Compiling risk and compliance management plans
- Assisting with the drafting of policies
Support to boards and management on corporate law compliance, governance structures, and decision-making.
Includes:
- Board and committee advisory
- Company secretarial support
- Companies Act compliance and training
How We Give Back:
A pro-bono service is offered on an ad hoc and case by case basis to individuals who cannot afford legal fees or small businesses who are starting up. We take on one pro-bono case every two months. Please contact us for further information.
Contact us today to learn how Clause and Counsel Legal Consultants can help secure your business’s legal and compliance needs.