Practice Areas

Corporate & Commercial
Advisory

Standing legal counsel for owner-led businesses. We work as your commercial adviser so we understand your structure and risk tolerance before problems land on the desk.

Legal questions in a business do not wait for a convenient time. A deal shows up, a partnership goes sideways, or someone sends a contract needing an answer by Friday.

What We Do

Standing Legal Counsel

We provide advice that connects legal risk to business outcomes, ensuring you make legally defensible and commercially sound decisions.

Engagement Model

The Retainer - A standing commercial partnership

The BLC retainer is a fixed monthly engagement - not a pre-paid hours arrangement. It is a relationship that aligns our incentives with your outcomes.

1

Initial consultation (no charge)

Thirty minutes to understand your business and where a retainer relationship would actually help.

2

Scope and proposal

A clear written proposal covering what is included, what is not, and the monthly cost, with no surprises.

3

Onboarding

Donald and the team get properly across your existing contracts, business structure, and key relationships.

4

Ongoing advisory

Regular access, quick response times, and a quarterly strategic review as we get to know your business better.

Retainer Value Proposition

Retainers start from $5,000 / month

Our retainer is a fixed monthly fee, not a bucket of pre-paid hours. It is built to keep our interests aligned with yours over time.

Enquire About Retainer
Fixed monthly fee
No billable hours
Priority access to Donald Betts
Ongoing commercial advisory
Quarterly strategic review