Business Legal Retainer Services: A Complete Guide
What Are Business Legal Retainer Services?
A legal retainer is a cooperation model under which the ARTIUS team takes care of a company’s ongoing legal needs instead of relying on an in-house lawyer or turning to an attorney each time a new legal issue arises.
It means a fixed monthly fee, access to specialists across multiple areas of law, and a systematic approach to protecting your business — rather than reacting to problems only after they arise.
Legal Outsourcing or an In-House Lawyer — Which Is More Cost-Effective?
An in-house lawyer of average qualification in Kyiv costs from UAH 50,000 per month — and that is only the salary, excluding payroll taxes, vacation, sick leave, and the time and costs involved in finding and training a replacement if the employee leaves.
At the same time, one person cannot realistically have deep expertise in tax, employment, corporate, land and criminal law simultaneously. A mistake caused by a lack of specialised expertise can often cost a business more than a full year of legal support.
ARTIUS business legal services address this challenge differently: instead of relying on one person for every legal issue, you get a team of 30+ specialised attorneys and lawyers under a package starting from UAH 15,000 per month.
A tax matter is handled by a tax lawyer, while an employment dispute is handled by a specialist with relevant experience in such cases. In complex matters, several specialists can work on the same client issue simultaneously — something that is simply not possible with a single in-house lawyer.
Who Needs Ongoing Business Legal Support?
- New companies and startups — to establish a sound legal foundation from the first months of operation: corporate documents, agreements with first clients, and properly structured employment relationships, avoiding mistakes that can become significantly more expensive later.
- Small and medium-sized businesses without an in-house lawyer — when maintaining a dedicated legal specialist is not economically justified, but legal issues arise regularly.
- Companies with their own legal departments — when in-house specialists lack the expertise required for highly specialised matters, such as complex tax disputes, criminal proceedings or representation before higher courts.
- Businesses preparing for an inspection or already involved in a dispute — when systematic legal protection is needed rather than a rushed search for an attorney at the last minute.
- Sole proprietors — when tax and contractual matters arise just as frequently as they do for larger businesses, but maintaining an in-house lawyer is disproportionally expensive for the scale of the business.
What Is Included in ARTIUS Legal Retainer Services?
- Legal consultations across multiple areas of law, including tax, employment, land, corporate and contract law;
- Legal audits of your business and identification of risks before they become problems;
- Drafting and reviewing documents, including contracts and corporate documents;
- Attorney support during negotiations and when entering into transactions;
- Timely notifications about legislative changes affecting your specific business, together with a practical action plan;
- Document management and preparation for inspections by regulatory authorities;
- Pre-trial dispute resolution;
- Representation and protection of your interests before courts of any instance, with legal costs potentially recoverable from the losing party if the case is won.
How Much Do Business Legal Retainer Services Cost?
The cost of ongoing legal support depends on the selected package and the company’s actual needs — from smaller monthly packages for small businesses and sole proprietors to comprehensive legal protection that includes representation in criminal proceedings.
The right package is selected individually during a free consultation — without imposing services your business does not need.
Do You Really Need Ongoing Legal Support? — A Quick Self-Check
If you answer “yes” to at least one of the questions below, a legal retainer is likely already paying for itself:
- Do legal issues arise in your company more than once a month?
- Does your in-house lawyer, if you have one, struggle to cover all areas — from contracts to tax matters?
- Have you ever missed a deadline for responding to a request from a regulatory authority due to a lack of time or resources?
- Are you planning to grow, launch new business areas or enter into transactions requiring expertise that is not available within your company?
Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Retainer Services
How does a legal retainer differ from a one-time consultation?
A one-time consultation addresses a specific issue without the broader context of your business. A legal retainer team already understands your company’s structure, contract history and previous disputes — allowing them to respond faster and take a more systematic approach.
Can I change my package during the month?
Yes. If your business grows or an urgent court case arises, the package can be adjusted within one day without having to wait until the following month.
What confidentiality guarantees are provided?
All information is protected by attorney-client privilege under applicable law. Confidentiality is a legal obligation of every attorney on the team, not simply a contractual provision.
Why Choose ARTIUS for Legal Retainer Services?
18 years of experience in business protection, a team of 30+ specialised attorneys and lawyers, legal professionals working across 4 countries, and an NPS of 99.9% among clients using our legal retainer services.
Each client matter is handled by a specialist in the relevant area of law rather than by one person trying to cover everything at once.
Contact us — we are ready to answer your questions and help you choose the right legal retainer package for your business free of charge.









