AG INTEGRATE. Client Brochure

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1 AG INTEGRATE Client Brochure

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3 Since the launch of AG Integrate we have spent time developing our pool of consultants who are increasingly focused on sectors rather than just pure legal skills. This sector alignment means that our consultants really understand the sector and business they are going into and so are able to offer a more enhanced tailored service to our clients CHRIS TAYLOR, AG PARTNER 3

4 It s a perfect match between clients needs and lawyers changing approach to work. AG Integrate provides us with professionals who fit-in easily and add value quickly GENERAL COUNSEL, CONSUMER SERVICES AT THE CO-OP 4

5 A MORE FLEXIBLE FUTURE FOR LEGAL SERVICES At Addleshaw Goddard we know the challenges you face in nurturing your business. AG Integrate allows clients to tap into a highly skilled pool of experienced, self-employed freelance consultants who bring fresh perspective and different skills to a project on an as-needed basis. Unlike some of our competitors, AG Integrate is wholly run within Addleshaw Goddard. The legal consultants we choose to recruit reflect the qualities of our permanent staff in terms of their talent and their professional style of working. We appreciate the fine balance between budget management and the need for highly experienced professionals. AG Integrate has been designed to put our clients in control, allowing them to decide what resource they need and when they need it. Ensuring that they can access a wide range of skills and know-how specific to the task in hand, our clients are able to turn the tap on and off as needed. It also provides cost control in that there is no need to make the kind of commitments that permanent employment would involve. I came to AG Integrate due to the client base and reputation of the firm and the on-boarding process was really quick and seamless. The role I ve been working on has been a fantastic fit and credit is due to AG Integrate for identifying the type of lawyer I am, the type of role [client] needed to fill and matching them together TOBY CUMMINS, AG INTEGRATE CONSULTANT 5

6 How does it work? We will work closely with you to understand your needs and ensure that we provide a tailored approach to finding the right AG consultant for you at the time you need it. We appreciate that additional support in your team doesn t always come in the form of legal advisors, and as such we are equipped to provide you with experts across any specialism. This includes company secretaries, project managers, transaction leads and forensic accountants. Through Lily s placement, AG integrate has provided us with a valuable way to obtain the skills we need on a flexible basis and we re delighted with the results NICHOLA PETERS, AG PARTNER Shortlisted Innovative Lawyer Awards 2017 FINANCIAL TIMES Providing the right resources Our AG Integrate consultants are supported both by our AG Integrate Team and Addleshaw Goddard throughout the assignment and beyond. AG Integrate consultants have access to Addleshaw Goddard s systems including an AG address, our extensive knowledge and research tools, our Professional Support Lawyers and the AG Integrate team. Quality consultants We have a rigorous joining process in which our Partners play a vital role. Our consultants participate in multiple interviews which ensures that they have the right know-how, aptitude and personal attributes to hit the ground running. We also conduct pre-engagement screening with all of our consultants prior to them working for you. 6

7 Time Recording AG Integrate consultants are required to record time on a weekly basis which is approved by you before submission to the AG Integrate team. Whilst providing you with peace of mind over costs, this also ensures that your AGI consultant is working with you at the highest level of efficiency, giving you value for money. Fees and Invoicing AG Integrate will issue monthly invoices to a nominated contact within your organisation. No charge is made for time when the consultant is not working for you. We are happy to discuss payment terms that suit your business and budgeting requirements, and are able to match any current panel terms you may have with AG. We will agree an hourly, daily rate or fixed fee which will be excusive of VAT. We truly believe that the legal services of the future will combine evolving new business models with traditional legal services, run in collaboration with clients and private practice firms. It s an exciting time for the profession and a great time for consultants PI Cover All of our AG Integrate lawyers maintain their own Practicing Certificates and are covered under the firm s professional indemnity insurance. GUN JUDGE, HEAD OF AG INTEGRATE Place of work AG Integrate consultants will either work from your office or remotely from their home office. This will be pre-agreed with you and set out in the Assignment Particulars. Our consultant locations vary throughout England, Wales and Scotland so we can cover almost any location in the UK. We also have international support available should you require anyone further afield. End of assignment or extension An assignment length is agreed by all parties up front. The AG Integrate team will arrange any subsequent extensions and deal with the necessary paperwork for you. Towards the end of the assignment we will arrange an assignment debrief with you to gather your feedback on our consultant and arrange the safe return of your equipment. 7

8 THE INTEGRATE TEAM GUN JUDGE Head of AG Integrate addleshawgoddard.com LAURA CARTER AG Integrate Manager addleshawgoddard.com Had AG Integrate not been an option, we would have been faced with the prospect of having to turn work down, or resourcing the work by putting a lot of pressure on an already-stretched team, which could potentially have compromised the service we could provide to our clients. ROSANNA BRYANT, AG FINANCIAL REGULATION 8

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10 THE AG INTELLIGENT DELIVERY CONCEPT AG Integrate fits into our Intelligent Delivery concept. Changing legal landscapes and more challenging client markets have created a need for a new way of providing legal services. Intelligent Delivery brings together our unique strengths, commercial edge and value of the AG client experience. The main components of Intelligent Delivery are: FLEXIBLE RESOURCING STRATEGIC CONSULTING INNOVATION AND LEGAL TECHNOLOGY PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AG Integrate is our bank of self-employed consultants, working either directly for clients or as part of a wider AG team. Our Transaction Services Team of over 150 paralegals, apprentices and managers is our proven solution for efficient and imaginative ways of resourcing client assignments. AG Consulting provides a range of in-house legal function, Regulatory Risk, Compliance and Corporate Governance advisory services. Our approach is to deliver a bespoke response to a specific need based on an in-depth understanding of each client s business and the sector in which they operate. We attract the brightest talent to develop and help us embrace new technology and savvy innovation, including Artificial Intelligence and bespoke tools to enable the smart delivery of legal services, faster, more creatively and with greater cost efficiency. Our award winning Managed Legal Services unit provides a complete end-to-end outsourced legal service for clients. Skilled Legal Project Managers ensure the smooth running of major matters on time, on budget and on track. INTELLIGENT DELIVERY 10 Thinking, unconstrained

11 ABOUT ADDLESHAW GODDARD AG Integrate is built on the principles of Addleshaw Goddard. Our business is about strong client relationships founded on the successful delivery of our services across national and international markets. A real meeting of minds. We are a premium business law firm offering an exceptional breadth of services. Our approach combines a deep understanding of our clients businesses, markets and sectors with high calibre expertise, straight talking advice and a collaborative team culture. By delivering what clients want wherever they need it, from high value strategic advice, to the everyday, we pride ourselves on a service which is high quality, focused, relevant and consistently excellent. If you would like any further information about AG Integrate or any part of AG Intelligent Delivery, please contact one of the team on AG.Integrate@addleshawgoddard.com. 11

12 addleshawgoddard.com Aberdeen, Doha, Dubai, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hong Kong, Leeds, London, Manchester, Muscat, Singapore and Tokyo* * a formal alliance with Hashidate Law Office 2018 Addleshaw Goddard LLP. All rights reserved. Extracts may be copied with prior permission and provided their source is acknowledged. This document is for general information only. It is not legal advice and should not be acted or relied on as being so, accordingly Addleshaw Goddard disclaims any responsibility. It does not create a solicitor-client relationship between Addleshaw Goddard and any other person. Legal advice should be taken before applying any information in this document to any facts and circumstances. Addleshaw Goddard is an international legal practice carried on by Addleshaw Goddard LLP (a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales and authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Law Society of Scotland) and its affiliated undertakings. Addleshaw Goddard operates in the Dubai International Financial Centre through Addleshaw Goddard (Middle East) LLP (registered with and regulated by the DFSA), in the Qatar Financial Centre through Addleshaw Goddard (GCC) LLP (licensed by the QFCA), in Oman through Addleshaw Goddard (Middle East) LLP in association with Nasser Al Habsi & Saif Al Mamari Law Firm (licensed by the Oman Ministry of Justice) and in Hong Kong, Addleshaw Goddard (Hong Kong) LLP, a Hong Kong limited liability partnership pursuant to the Legal Practitioners Ordinance and regulated by the Law Society of Hong Kong. In Tokyo, legal services are offered through Addleshaw Goddard s formal alliance with Hashidate Law Office. A list of members/principals for each firm will be provided upon request. The term partner refers to any individual who is a member of any Addleshaw Goddard entity or association or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications. If you prefer not to receive promotional material from us, please us at unsubscribe@addleshawgoddard.com. For further information please consult our website or REF: 11915