Oliver Weiss, Partner

Be open about your aims and objectives – the legal advice you receive must always be tailored to the commercial imperatives.

There is no such thing as a silly question – so always ask if in doubt or unsure.

Stay in touch with us even when you do not need any specific advice requirement – it enables us to get to know you and your business.

Can we do this? -“this” being any one of a range of proposed actions in relation to an employee
The answer is almost invariably “yes”; however, whether you should or not, will depend on a full appreciation of commercial aims and situations, so knowing about you and your business will help me craft a suitable response.

Can we call you out of normal office hours?
Yes – I am always happy to make myself available (within reason!) to accommodate clients.

Do you know anyone that can help with [insert other legal practice area]?
Yes, because I work closely with colleagues in other teams, I will always be able to pass you to other dedicated lawyers to deal with issues that fall outside my own practice area.