Written Legal Opinions

This Service May Apply in Situations Such As

• You need a written, reasoned legal basis to support an important decision, regardless of the subject matter involved.
• There is a material dispute over the interpretation of legislation, a contract or an authority, and you need a written opinion to resolve the legal question.
• You need a written assessment of whether an activity, transaction or procedure complies with applicable law.
• A third party — a lender, partner, donor, official body or otherwise — requires a legal opinion in a specified format.
• You want the legal risks and assumptions documented in writing before a significant decision is taken, whatever the underlying matter.

Stages of Our Engagement

1. 1
   Defining the legal question precisely, together with the purpose and intended recipient.
2. 2
   Agreeing the research scope, facts and assumptions on which the analysis will rely.
3. 3
   Reviewing the relevant legal sources and documents within the engagement.
4. 4
   Preparing a reasoned written opinion that states the analysis, conclusion and any necessary qualifications or limitations.