When to Get a Written Legal Opinion

Clear and practical legal advice for individuals, businesses and organisations that need to understand their legal position, make informed decisions, review important documents or have reliable legal counsel available when needed.

Where these disputes usually start

Most people who contact us about a written legal opinion are dealing with one of a familiar set of problems. Recognising which one applies to you is the first step towards the right remedy.

• ▸Legal opinions & professional legal advice
• ▸Contract, agreement & document review
• ▸Legal risk assessment & risk management
• ▸Litigation strategy & case assessment
• ▸Pre-dispute & pre-litigation legal advice
• ▸Regulatory & compliance guidance
• ▸Business & commercial legal advisory
• ▸Review of legal notices & correspondence

Questions clients ask us most often

Can you review a contract or legal document before I sign it?

Yes. We review the agreement or document, explain important terms in clear language and identify any legal obligations, risks or provisions that may affect you before you sign.

Can you provide a legal opinion on my particular situation?

Yes. We review the relevant facts and documents and provide a practical legal opinion explaining your legal position, available options and the appropriate way forward.

I want ongoing legal guidance for my business or personal matters. Do you offer that?

Yes. We provide ongoing legal advisory and counsel so you have a lawyer to turn to when legal questions arise, whether you need advice on a contract, business decision, property matter, dispute or regulatory issue.

Getting advice on your own situation

Every matter turns on its own facts, documents and timing. We answer 14 further questions on this subject — including costs, likely duration, the documents to bring and what happens after you contact us — on our Professional Legal Opinions & Advisory page.