A firm's client brings a matter outside its usual practice — a joint venture structure, a land dealing with a state authority, a corporate acquisition.
Referring it out risks losing the client relationship. Taking it on without the capability risks something worse.
Co-Counsel and Instructing Solicitor Services
Co-counsel arrangements where we provide corporate, commercial, land and public sector capability while the instructing firm retains the client relationship, with roles, scope and fees agreed in writing.
Your Vision, Backed by the Right Legal Support
You build the business. We help you protect it.
Picture serving your client on a matter you could not otherwise take, with the relationship staying yours and the specialist work properly covered.
Who this service is for
This Is For You If…
Firms whose clients need corporate or commercial capability
Practices handling a matter involving state land or statutory bodies
Firms needing drafting support on a complex agreement
Practices seeking a second opinion on a corporate matter
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What we will do for you
This is what we will do for you
Agree scope, roles, client communication and fees in writing at the outset
Provide the specialist drafting or advisory work required
Support or lead negotiation where the instructing firm prefers
Return the matter cleanly with the client relationship intact
What’s Included
What’s Included in our service for you
Written co-counsel arrangement covering scope, roles and fees
Specialist drafting or advisory work
Negotiation support or lead as agreed
Client communication protocol
Clean handover on completion
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Why Choose Legal That Works?
Why Choose Us To Assist You?
Digital-first
No office visit required—review and sign online
Transparent fees
Fixed price, no billing surprises
Deep experience
Various contracts across industries
Accessible
Our client portal keeps you informed
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We've Helped
You Need To Act Now
Important: Limited Slots
Co-counsel arrangements work when scope and client communication are agreed before the work starts, not negotiated during it.
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Nothing to Lose. Everything to Protect.
No Surprises. No Guesswork. Just Legal That Works.
Before anything starts, we speak with you to understand your business and make sure the service is the right fit. If it is not, we will say so upfront. No pressure. No wasted time. We only take on matters we are confident we can deliver with quality. That is why business owners trust us to get it right.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal That Works?
Legal That Works is a business and organisation oriented legal service designed by Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co (the firm that has brought the widely known legal consumer services brand ASCOLAW). We specifically help business owners and organisation leadership to navigate Malaysia’s legal terrain to achieve their commercial goal.
What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?
No problem. Most business owners aren’t legal experts! Just reach out. Our team will guide you to the right service or help you understand your options—without jargon or upselling.
Will you approach our client directly?
Not unless the arrangement provides for it. The relationship stays yours.
How are fees handled?
Agreed at the outset, either as a fixed scope or on an agreed basis. It is documented before work starts.
Can you just review a draft?
Yes. Discrete review and second opinion work is common.
Who will be helping me?
All our services are delivered by our licensed lawyers under the Malaysian Bar with proven experience across industries. You’ll work with a real legal team, not chatbots or generic customer support.
