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A legal consultation and advisory meeting between a Law Consultant from Trade & Legal Ltd and a client in our Law Consultancy typically involves several key steps to ensure the client’s needs are understood and addressed effectively. Here’s a general outline of the process:

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Booking the Appointment

The initial step involves the client booking an appointment with the Trade & Legal Law Consultancy. This can be done through various means such as:

Phone Call: The client calls the consultancy to schedule a meeting using +44 07585809662
Email: The client sends an email to management@tradelegal-uk.com requesting an appointment, usually providing some preliminary details about their legal issue.
WhatsApp: We offer online systems where clients can select a convenient time for their meeting using our WhatsApp number +447585809662

Initial Information Gathering

At the beginning of the meeting, the Law Consultant collects basic information about the client and their legal issue. This step includes:

Personal Details: Name, address, and contact information.
Nature of Legal Issue: A brief overview of the legal matter, such as a summary of the dispute, the parties involved, and any urgent deadlines.

Confidentiality Agreement

Before delving into the details of the legal issue, the Law Consultant ensures that the client’s information will be kept confidential. This might involve:

Signing a Confidentiality Agreement: A formal document that both parties sign to agree on maintaining confidentiality.
Verbal Agreement: In some cases, a verbal assurance might suffice, especially for initial consultations.

Discussion of Legal Issue

This is the core part of the meeting, where the client and Law Consultant engage in an in-depth discussion about the legal matter. This step includes:

Client’s Explanation: The client provides a detailed account of their situation, including any relevant events and interactions.
Document Review: The client shares any documents, evidence, or correspondence related to their case.
Question and Answer: The Law Consultant asks questions to clarify details and fully understand the issue.

Legal Analysis and Advice

Based on the information provided, the Law Consultant conducts a preliminary legal analysis and offers advice. This involves:

Explaining Relevant Laws: The Law Consultant explains the laws that apply to the client’s situation.
Outlining Legal Strategies: Different approaches to handling the case are discussed.
Discussing Potential Outcomes: The Law Consultant provides insights into possible outcomes based on similar cases and legal precedents.

Exploring Options

The Law Consultant discusses various options available to the client, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each. This step includes:

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Methods such as mediation or arbitration.
Negotiation Strategies: How to approach negotiations with other parties involved.
Litigation: The process and implications of taking the matter to court.

Costs and Fees

Understanding the financial aspect is crucial. The Law Consultant explains the costs and fees associated with their services, including:

Upfront Fees: Any initial retainer fees required.
Hourly Rates: The cost per hour for the Law Consultant’s time.
Contingency Fees: Fees that are contingent upon winning the case, if applicable.
Total Cost Estimate: An estimate of the overall cost to handle the client’s legal matter, based on the complexity and expected duration of the case.

Next Steps

The Law Consultant outlines the immediate next steps and longer-term actions that need to be taken. This includes:

Further Consultations: Scheduling additional meetings if necessary.
Document Preparation: Preparing legal documents or correspondence.
Negotiation: Engaging with other parties to negotiate a settlement.
Client Actions: Any tasks the client needs to complete, such as gathering more documents or evidence.

Closing the Meeting

Before concluding the meeting, the Law Consultant:

Summarises Key Points: Recap the main points discussed and the advice given.
Answers Remaining Questions: Addresses any additional questions or concerns the client may have.
Ensures Understanding: Makes sure the client understands the advice and the options available.

Follow-up Communication

After the meeting, the legal consultancy remains available for further communication. This includes:

Answering Questions: Responding to any follow-up questions the client may have.
Providing Updates: Keeping the client informed about the progress of their case.
Ongoing Support: Offering continued legal support and advice as needed.

Maintaining Professionalism and Ethical Standards

Throughout the entire process, the Law Consultant maintains a high level of professionalism and adheres to ethical standards, which include:

Confidentiality: Ensuring all client information is kept confidential.
Competence: Providing knowledgeable and accurate legal advice.
Empathy: Demonstrating understanding and sensitivity to the client’s situation.
Clear Communication: Ensuring that all advice and information are communicated clearly and effectively.

This detailed process ensures that the client feels supported and well-informed about their legal options, and that the Law Consultant can provide effective and tailored advice.

Leon Terblanche is a business law consultant at Trade and Legal Ltd and holds a Master of Laws degree from Liverpool John Moores University in the United Kingdom. He consults and advises on a wide spectrum of commercial law, including, Corporate Governance, Compliance and general business law. As a specialist negotiator and mediator, Leon takes ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) to the next level.

Leon is an accredited member of the COMPLIANCE INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA, a member in good standing of ADR NETWORK SA and the INTERNATIONAL ADR REGISTER.