Fractional General Counsel
Growth or change requires more than one-off advice. We provide ongoing senior legal support without a full-time hire.
What We Do
When you need more than outside counsel
When you need more than outside counsel
Senior specialist expertise, working in and alongside your business, whether for a short term project or ongoing support over a defined period. Supporting growing businesses without in-house counsel, major technology initiatives, in-house teams and leadership decision-making as your business evolves.
Services Offered
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Growing businesses without in-house legal
A fractional engagement at this stage focuses on getting the foundations right, including legal templates, a clear negotiation playbook, and the policies and frameworks needed to operate with confidence. As the business grows, support evolves with it, covering key commercial relationships, legal risk, and expansion into new markets or technologies. Delivered onsite or remotely, this provides ongoing in-house legal support with availability aligned to your team.
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In-house legal teams needing specialist support
In-house teams often need specialist input during projects or periods of increased demand. A fractional engagement provides senior legal support embedded within your team, whether onsite or delivered remotely, ensuring continuity without disrupting existing relationships. Cover can also be provided during extended leave.
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Businesses undergoing major technology or AI change
Major technology and AI procurement cycles create a concentrated period of legal demand outside day-to-day work. The agreements are complex, and the decisions have long-term consequences. A fractional engagement provides specialist legal support across the procurement process, from vendor evaluation and due diligence through to contract negotiation and governance, with advice grounded in the broader commercial context of the business.
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Leadership teams needing strategic advice
Having a trusted legal adviser who understands both the legal and commercial dimensions of strategic decisions improves decision-making. For technology and data-driven businesses, a fractional general counsel gives you ongoing access to senior legal support, translating evolving regulatory requirements into practical, business-focused guidance at leadership level.
01
Growing businesses without in-house legal
A fractional engagement at this stage focuses on getting the foundations right, including legal templates, a clear negotiation playbook, and the policies and frameworks needed to operate with confidence. As the business grows, support evolves with it, covering key commercial relationships, legal risk, and expansion into new markets or technologies. Delivered onsite or remotely, this provides ongoing in-house legal support with availability aligned to your team.
02
Businesses undergoing major technology or AI change
Major technology and AI procurement cycles create a concentrated period of legal demand outside day-to-day work. The agreements are complex, and the decisions have long-term consequences. A fractional engagement provides specialist legal support across the procurement process, from vendor evaluation and due diligence through to contract negotiation and governance, with advice grounded in the broader commercial context of the business.
03
In-house legal teams needing specialist support
In-house teams often need specialist input during projects or periods of increased demand. A fractional engagement provides senior legal support embedded within your team, whether onsite or delivered remotely, ensuring continuity without disrupting existing relationships. Cover can also be provided during extended leave.
04
Leadership teams needing strategic advice
Having a trusted legal adviser who understands both the legal and commercial dimensions of strategic decisions improves decision-making. For technology and data-driven businesses, a fractional general counsel gives you ongoing access to senior legal support, translating evolving regulatory requirements into practical, business-focused guidance at leadership level.
01
Growing businesses without in-house legal
A fractional engagement at this stage focuses on getting the foundations right, including legal templates, a clear negotiation playbook, and the policies and frameworks needed to operate with confidence. As the business grows, support evolves with it, covering key commercial relationships, legal risk, and expansion into new markets or technologies. Delivered onsite or remotely, this provides ongoing in-house legal support with availability aligned to your team.
03
In-house legal teams needing specialist support
In-house teams often need specialist input during projects or periods of increased demand. A fractional engagement provides senior legal support embedded within your team, whether onsite or delivered remotely, ensuring continuity without disrupting existing relationships. Cover can also be provided during extended leave.
02
Businesses undergoing major technology or AI change
HAVN Law structures supply and distribution agreements with the future in mind, not just the present. Issues such as pricing strategy, customer relationships, IP protection, exclusivity and brand use are addressed early, protecting the long-term commercial value of the relationship.
04
Leadership teams needing strategic advice
Having a trusted legal adviser who understands both the legal and commercial dimensions of strategic decisions improves decision-making. For technology and data-driven businesses, a fractional general counsel gives you ongoing access to senior legal support, translating evolving regulatory requirements into practical, business-focused guidance at leadership level.
Let's talk about your business.
A short conversation to understand your objectives and how we can help.
Let's talk about your business.
A short conversation to understand your objectives and how we can help.
Let's talk about your business.
A short conversation to understand your objectives and how we can help.
