In House Counsel Legal Services
We are your In House Counsel. Optimum law and business consultants is a unique professional consultancy service designed exclusively to support any SME with a range of legal and management services
The services are provided by our team of lawyers and other professionals with many years of experience.
In the traditional model a business will need to instruct different organisations for supply of legal, accounting and other services involving considerable time and expense in identifying reliable providers.
We are able to offer all such expertise through our own unique concept, knowledge and experience freeing up your time to develop your business.
Our Vision
To empower businesses with innovative solutions and expert guidance, shaping a future of growth and success. Our vision is to lead with integrity and excellence.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver exceptional services and strategic solutions that drive business success. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations and fostering long-term partnerships.
Core Values
Committed to integrity, excellence, and innovation, our core values guide every aspect of our work. We strive to uphold these principles in all our interactions and solutions.
Cost-Effective Service Plans
Our services are offered on a fixed monthly or annual retainer subject to size of your business. This enables precise budgeting so a business will be assured that costs will not be unlimited as can happen where fees are charged on an hourly or cases by case basis. Please contact us to discuss your needs and our comprehensive services.
Major Cases Briefs
Unfair Dismissal Triumph
Winning employment tribunal for unfair dismissal of employee dismissed by top 100 law firm. Law firm, as employer, was represented by leading counsel and solicitor partners. The decision, upheld on appeal, established precedent for calculation of time in English law.
Pregnancy Dismissal Victory
Successfully acting on a number of pregnancy related dismissals held as unfair dismissals by employment tribunals.
Win Against Barclays
Obtaining successful outcome against Barclays Bank for mismanagement of client account leading to significant loss. Barclays Bank was represented by top 100 London law firm.
Win in Arbitration
Representing and winning international arbitration valued over £100m
Win in Adjudication
Successful construction adjudication in a JCT building dispute where employer refused to pay the final balance. Employer was represented by expert construction counsel.
Redundancy Pay Settlement
Settlement of substantial amount for unfair redundancy and holiday pay where employer refused and contested the claims.
Lower Business Rates
Significant mitigation of business rates liability following reorganisation of business premises.
VAT Liability Relief
VAT mitigation/no liability where compensation achieved for “loss of enjoyment of light”
Insurance Settlement Win
Settlement of significant amount following insurance company, represented by Magic Circle firm, refusal to pay for loss of income and business interruption during the pandemic.