Legal Retainers for SMEs

Running a business means juggling contracts, people and regulators, and legal risk comes with the territory. Our SME retainers give you a solicitor on call with a defined scope, clear response times and fixed monthly pricing.

Why Penerley for your business

  • Outcome-focused, commercial and pragmatic advice.
  • Delivered by SRA-regulated solicitors.
  • Transparent value: fixed allowances, discounted member rates, clear pricing.
  • Continuity of care from a dedicated solicitor with team backup.
  • Proactive compliance via updates and light audits.

How our retainers work

Your engagement starts with a free scoping call so we can understand your business, common matters and risk hotspots.

We then complete a focused onboarding audit, a light-touch review of key contracts, policies and leases, prioritising quick, practical fixes.

Each month you can use your allowance flexibly across advice, drafting and reviews. Hours reset monthly so your plan stays simple and predictable.

If workload spikes, you can purchase discounted top-up blocks to cover projects or busy periods without disruption.

We schedule quarterly check-ins to review usage, surface emerging risks and plan for upcoming changes, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Plans & Pricing (monthly, plus VAT)

Essentials

£195/mo

For early-stage or micro-businesses that want a dependable legal safety net.

  • Up to 60 minutes of solicitor time per month.
  • Response within 48 business hours.
  • One contract review up to 10 pages per month with practical mark-up.
  • Email helpline for quick queries.
  • Access to core template library (NDA, basic T&Cs, contractor agreement, staff offer letter).
  • Member rate for additional work (discounted from standard rate).
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Growth

£345/mo

For growing SMEs with regular contract and HR needs.

  • Up to 2.5 hours of solicitor time per month.
  • Response within 24 business hours.
  • Review 2 contracts up to 25 pages per month.
  • Draft 1 contract per month.
  • Employment support incl. disciplinary/grievance guidance and letters.
  • Prepare/update one policy or document per quarter.
  • Light annual compliance check with prioritised action list.
  • One debt-recovery letter before action per month.
  • Member rate for additional work.
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Premium

£695/mo

For established businesses that want priority access and proactive risk management.

  • Up to 6 hours of solicitor time per month.
  • Same-day responses; urgent matters acknowledged within four working hours.
  • Draft or review up to three agreements per month (each up to 40 pages).
  • HR and employment support incl. policies, consultation letters, redundancy/restructure guidance.
  • Property and lease queries incl. heads of terms reviews and typical business lease issues.
  • Quarterly risk and compliance review with written report for directors.
  • One 60-minute remote training session per year for managers.
  • Member rate for additional work.
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What’s included vs. excluded

Included (within allowance)

  • Telephone/email advice; drafting and reviewing of contracts, policies, and letters.
  • Negotiation support on commercial terms.
  • Settlement-agreement advice for employers (up to two per year on Premium).
  • Routine property/lease queries for business premises.

Outside scope (quoted separately)

  • Contentious matters beyond pre-action stage and representation in courts/tribunals.
  • Transactions (e.g., business/company sales, share issues), financing and due diligence.
  • Real-estate transactions.
  • All disbursements.

FAQs

 No. Hours reset monthly, so your plan stays simple. We send usage summaries to help you get full value each month.

Yes. Upgrades take effect immediately; downgrades take effect at the next billing cycle.

 Yes. Each plan runs on a rolling monthly basis with a three-month minimum commitment. After that, you can cancel any time with 30 days’ notice.

Unlimited authorised contacts per client.

Yes. Each plan sets page caps. If a document exceeds the cap or needs specialist input, we quote transparently before you commit.

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Are you ready to resolve your legal issues with confidence? Contact Penerley Solicitors today to learn more about how we can assist you. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality service, ensuring your legal needs are met with professionalism and care.

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