Fractional General Counsel
A legal lead for your business, for the time you need.
A stable legal point of reference who knows your company and follows its matters over time, without the fixed cost of an in-house legal team.
Who it is for
Companies without a legal team
That need a lawyer who already knows the business.
Growing businesses
Expanding, reorganising or bringing in investors.
In-house legal teams
Looking for support on projects or at busy times.
Foreign companies in Italy
Wanting an Italian legal lead who also works in English.
What it covers
Included
Contracts and negotiations, employment matters, support to corporate bodies, compliance, out-of-court handling of disputes, coordination of external advisers.
Agreed separately
Court litigation, extraordinary transactions and specialist matters, handled by the firm or by trusted professionals under its coordination.
Getting started
- 1 First meeting We get to know the company, its people and its open issues.
- 2 Written proposal Scope, time commitment and fees, set out in writing.
- 3 Start A review of contracts and pending matters, then day-to-day work.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from instructing a lawyer on a single matter?
The relationship is ongoing: the firm already knows the company and can step in before issues become problems.
What if litigation is needed?
Litigation is agreed separately and handled by the firm directly or, outside Naples, through trusted correspondents coordinated by the firm.
Can we start for a limited period?
Yes. Duration and time commitment are set in the proposal and can be reviewed.
How is confidentiality protected?
All information is covered by the lawyer’s duty of professional secrecy.