Frequently asked questions
Are you virtual or will you come to my office?
I work remote from home in North West London. If need be I can come to your office, depending on your location and requirements.
When are you available?
I offer a flexible seven day a week service so I am available as and when you need me, not just during business hours. You can have a few hours here and there, or if you have regular requirements I can set aside a number of hours each week/month for you.
What is a Contract Specialist?
Someone who has extensive commercial knowledge and experience of how to structure, draft, review, and negotiate a contract.
Are you a lawyer?
No. I advise in matters as they relate to commercial contracts, something which lawyers do not generally do. I have access to the same high quality legal resources used by many solicitors, and because I specialise in commercial contracts my expertise in this area is at least as good as many solicitors.
Can you draft legally binding contracts?
Yes. All of the services I provide fall outside the “reserved activities” that are exclusive to barristers and solicitors. I am highly competent and commercially astute with many years of hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. I will highlight any areas which require specialist legal input and help you through that process too.
Why should I choose you instead of a solicitor?
Because solicitors may know how to draft a contract, but they don’t necessarily understand or review from a commercial aspect. Negotiation by a solicitor usually results in lengthy, unwieldy agreements, drawn-out negotiation, and missed commercial opportunities. Why pay huge legal fees only to receive unusable advice from solicitors who’ve never been at the leading edge in business? I can help you negotiate the right commercial contract for your business in a cost effective way.
Why should I choose you instead of employing my own contracts manager?
Because they are an expensive resource that you might not need all the time. Even when you do need them, they may be on holiday. I am available when you need me, and I rarely have time off.
What does a proofreader/copy editor do other than check for spelling mistakes?
A proofreader will check your document for things such as spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting, times, dates, names, numbers, links, and acronyms. They also ensure that the meaning of the document meets its purpose, is fit for the intended audience, is consistent, accurate, and clear. A copy editor will re-write your text to ensure that sentences and paragraphs are structured correctly and the document is clear, concise, and sets the right tone.
Why should I use you for proofreading/copy editing?
Because I am a qualified proofreader and copy editor, having graduated with distinction from the College of Media and Publishing.
Why shouldn’t I handle all these tasks myself?
Because you have better things to do and are unlikely to have the time or the specialist experience of drafting and negotiating successful contracts.
What are your charges?
I charge by hourly rate, by project, or by retainer. We can discuss your requirements and work out which is best for the services you need. I am self-employed so you have no employee overheads, no running costs, no responsibilities.
