How we work.
The short version: we agree the price first, one person does the work, and you get it in days.
What actually happens.
- 01
A 30-minute call, no charge
You describe the situation. I'll tell you whether it's a problem, roughly what it would cost to fix, and whether it's urgent. If you don't need a lawyer, I'll say so.
Most calls happen within two business days of you asking.
- 02
A written scope and fee, before anything starts
What's included, what it costs and when it's delivered. In writing, so there is nothing to argue about later.
Nothing is invoiced that wasn't in that scope.
- 03
The work
Drafts arrive with a short note in plain English explaining the decisions and flagging the two or three clauses worth your attention.
Two minor revisions are included. Turnaround runs from the point we have what we need from you.
- 04
What to look at next
Every piece of work ends with a short recommendation on what's worth addressing next, and when. No obligation to act on it.
Three ways to work with us.
Most businesses start with the first and end up on the third.
- 01
A single piece of work
You need a contract drafted, reviewed or negotiated. Fixed fee agreed before it starts, delivered to a date.
From R999
- 02
A Business Legal Risk Review
A structured review of your contracts, employment documents and compliance position. You get a written report: what's exposed, what it would cost you, and what to fix first.
R4,999
- 03
Ongoing legal support
A monthly arrangement. One contract drafted, one reviewed, and two hours of advice every month — so you can ask the question when it comes up, rather than when it becomes a problem.
R9,999 per month
What you can expect from us.
Email answered within one business day
Not "as soon as possible". One business day.
You'll always know what stage your matter is at
You get a status email. You should never have to chase to find out where things are.
Nothing invoiced that wasn't agreed
The written scope is the invoice. If scope changes, you approve the change first.
Plain English, always
If a document needs a translator, it hasn't been written properly.
What happens if I'm not available.
I stay your point of contact and I stay accountable for the work. If a matter needs a specialist, or if I'm not available when you need me, I'll bring in someone who is — and I'll tell you before it happens, not after.
What we need from you.
The full picture
Including the parts that don't reflect well. Advice based on half a story is worth about half as much.
The documents you already have
Even the bad ones. Especially the bad ones.
A decision-maker on the call
Legal work stalls when it has to be relayed to someone who wasn't in the room.
The call is thirty minutes and it costs nothing.
You'll leave it knowing three things: whether you have a real problem, roughly what it would cost to fix, and whether it's urgent. If the answer is that you're fine as you are, I'll tell you that.
or email info@bowkerattorneys.co.za
Usually able to offer a slot within two business days.