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Accessible
At Lay Law, we fully embrace the digital and remote nature of providing services. We understand that our clients have busy lives and, as such, conduct all of our consultations, engage in communication and share all of our work securely via virtual meetings, over email, on the phone or through WhatsApp.
Affordable
As a legal consultancy, Lay Law is not beholden to the regulations, rules and requirements of traditional law firms as well as the many expenses involved. This allows us to keep our operating costs down and charge much lower fees than traditional firms without sacrificing on the quality. We also offer the initial consultation, one round of confirmatory questions and one round of amends completely free of charge!
Transparent
Traditionally, a law firm’s billable fees and disbursements are non-transparent, unclear and expensive with clients being none the wiser about what amount they will be invoiced for at the end of any given month. At Lay Law we understand this frustration and pride ourselves on our transparent provision of services at fixed or clear, limited hourly prices with no hidden costs, allowing you to budget accordingly.
Efficient
At Lay Law, we are acutely aware that time is money for our clients. That is why our commitment to efficiency and speed is a core part of our value proposition. We leverage our team’s expertise, technology, and network of resources to deliver high-quality legal services in a timely and cost-effective manner. We prioritize communication and collaboration with our clients to ensure that their needs are met on a timeline that we provide and stick to (usually within 7 – 10 days).
Simple
At Lay Law, we understand that legal issues can seem complex and intimidating for many people. But they don’t have to be! That’s why we are committed to simplifying legal language and eliminating unnecessary legalese to ensure that our clients can easily understand the legal advice or services that we provide. Afterall, what good is a contract, policy, training or piece of legal advice that can’t be understood, implemented or applied? The presentation of a legal service should be able to be understood by lay people. Hence, the name.
Unbundled and tailored solutions
At Lay Law we recognise that not all clients require full-service legal representation. That’s why we offer unbundled legal services, allowing clients to save money by only choosing the services they need at any given time, with the ability to add or remove services as their needs dictate. This gives clients greater control and flexibility to adapt their legal strategy as needed, without being locked into a long-term contract for full-service representation. We also understand that one size does not fit all and thus also provide tailored solutions and flexible monthly retainers that can be customised to meet a client’s unique and specific needs.
Adept
At Lay Law we pride ourselves on our proficiency, competence, expertise and professionalism. We are highly skilled in our respective service areas and keep our fingers on the pulse when it comes to the latest legal developments, regulations and best practices. Clients can rest assured that they will only work with reputable consultants who have the requisite expertise and experience to help them achieve their objectives.
Richard has helped us with various legal matters over several years now, from POPIA, intellectual property and labour law advice to legal document drafting and much more. As a startup fashion business, Richard’s legal assistance has been invaluable to us particularly as we don’t have a huge budget to spend on legal matters. We found him to be extremely capable, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile. He is someone who really cares and a great person to have in your corner.
I have no doubt that, as a legal consultant, he would be an asset to any business, particularly on a retainer basis, which is fantastic value for money.I find Lay Law to be second to none! Aside from his clear proficiency and expertise when it comes to the work, Richard’s responsiveness, speedy turnaround times and transparent prices at great value for money are very unique when compared to my previous experience with lawyers. He has really added value to our business and given us peace of mind that our legal ducks are all in a row. Highly recommend!
Lay Law was a dream to work with! I approached Richard to vet the commercial lease agreement provided to me by a landlord when I was moving business premises. I was impressed by his expertise and diligence as he clearly scrutinised the document, identifying clauses that were prejudicial and one-sided against me as the tenant. He also acted as my trusted advisor throughout the negotiating process, effectively communicating the concerns to the landlord, which resulted in the achievement of a far more favorable outcome.
Not only was he clearly incredibly knowledgeable, but his professionalism and responsiveness also stood out. I also really appreciated his transparency around pricing which was quite refreshing for legal services!
5 gold stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Richard assisted us in drafting a consignment agreement tailored to our business’ specific needs. His ability to grasp the nuances of our business and meticulous attention to detail resulted in the creation of an agreement that not only provided us with legal protection, but also served as a practical tool for managing consignment arrangements with our partners, going forward. I found him to be affable, professional, highly competent and incredible value for money. I wouldn’t hesitate to wholeheartedly recommend Lay Law to any business seeking legal services.
I just wanted to express my sincerest appreciation to Richard Thompson, the founder of LayLaw, for helping me resolve a rental deposit issue in a timely and professional manner. LayLaw went above and beyond to make sure there was an amicable settlement, and I could not be more grateful. I would recommend LayLaw to anyone in need of legal assistance.
Lay Law seamlessly guided Arora Online along the process of developing and refining a shareholder's agreement and MOI. We were very impressed with Lay Law's clear and timely communication, proactive advisory approach, and helpful, warm manner throughout. Arora Online highly recommends Lay Law's legal consulting services.
Richard made the process of setting up my business an absolute breeze. From sorting out T&Cs to producing a thorough Privacy Policy for my website, I can rest assured I'm set for trading with all my legal ducks in a row. 100% recommend 🙏
Call us:
083 387 6784
Email us:
info@laylaw.co.za
richard@laylaw.co.za
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm
