Commercial Law
Drafting, reviewing
and advising on the key
contracts that keep your
business moving.
Legal counsel that creates good days
Red Letter Law delivers 20 years of business law experience, combining the depth of a top-tier firm with the tailored support of General Counsel.
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Trusted Advice
In-depth Partnership
Cost Certainty
A brighter way to do law
Whether you’re scaling a business, managing growth, closing deals, or preparing for investment, the legal landscape facing private businesses today is increasingly complex, and demands counsel that truly understands it.
Red Letter Law brings over 20 years of hands-on corporate experience advising private company shareholders, founders and management teams, delivering senior in-house legal counsel on a flexible, retained basis. A trusted adviser who knows your business, anticipates your needs, and provides the strategic support of a full-time General Counsel, without the overhead.
Corporate & Governance
Shareholder agreements,
board matters and the
governance that sets your
business up for growth.
HR Support
Contracts, policies, share
options and employment
matters handled with
commercial awareness.
Project Management
of Transactions
Fundraising, acquisitions,
reorganisations, strategic
partnerships.
Risk & Compliance
Regulatory, data protection
and health & safety
compliance that gives you
a solid foundation.
Intellectual Property
Identifying, protecting and
managing your IP portfolio to
preserve and build on the
value you have created.
General Legal Support
Reliable, proactive legal
counsel available whenever
your business needs it.
Your outsourced
in-house lawyer
Red Letter Law was founded in 2018 by Rona Dennison-Sharp, a corporate lawyer with over 20 years’ experience, including roles at two of Scotland’s leading law firms in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London, and several in-house positions. That experience is what makes the brighter way possible: genuine top-tier expertise, delivered without the overhead.
As your Fractional General Counsel, you will receive:
- Big-firm calibre expertise from day one
- Senior legal support on a retained basis, with no surprise fees
- Always Rona — not a junior associate you’ve never met
“Red Letter Law were recommended to us to help with our seed fund round and from the very start, Rona had a great grasp of what we were trying to achieve and how we wanted to do it. Everything happened smoothly and efficiently and nothing was too much to ask even with investors in various time zones”
“The quality of advice and service provided by Red Letter Law has been outstanding. The responsiveness and turnaround speed have made Red Letter Law an invaluable asset to our business. Rona is exceptionally knowledgeable, approachable, and proactive.”
“Rona is a deal-doer and gets things done. She takes a commercial approach to legal matters and understands our way of working and our approach. Her style and manner make the legal process a lot simpler!”
FAQ
Who is this service for?
SMEs and scale-ups who need regular legal support and who would prefer to work with one trusted adviser with a set monthly cost.
What’s the difference between a Fractional GC and outside counsel?
A Fractional GC only needs one engagement letter and won’t over-run on fees! A Fractional GC works on a monthly retainer basis, giving you certainty of cost, and gives you the continuity of one person who gets to know your team and your business.
How much does it cost?
We can agree a monthly retainer tailored to your approximate time requirements, be that two days per week, two days per month or somewhere in between. This can be on a fixed term or ongoing basis.
Do you work on-site or remotely?
We can do both! Ideally we would spend some time with you on site, either regularly or occasionally, so as to become fully part of your team.
Contact Us
Get in touch to arrange a no-obligation conversation with Rona and find out how a Fractional General Counsel could work for your business.
Red Letter Law
The Stamp Office
10-14 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3EG
T:
07712 052 834
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