A manager is appointed to run an operation. The arrangement starts on trust and a fee.
Then questions arise about spending authority, who employs the staff, who bears operating losses, how performance is measured and how the arrangement ends without disrupting the operation.
Management Services Agreement
A management services agreement covering scope of services, authority and spending limits, staff and resourcing, the management fee and any performance element, reporting, term and termination and handover.
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You build the business. We help you protect it.
Picture a management arrangement with defined authority, transparent reporting, a fee structure aligned to performance, and a handover process if it ends.
Who this service is for
This Is For You If…
Owners appointing a manager to run a business or facility
Management companies providing services to a venture
Groups where one entity manages operations for another
Joint ventures appointing one partner as operator
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What we will do for you
This is what we will do for you
Define the scope of services and the limits of the manager's authority
Set the fee structure including any performance element
Deal with staff, resourcing, costs and operating losses
Provide for reporting, term, termination and handover
What’s Included
What’s Included in our service for you
Scope of services and authority limits
Fee structure with performance element
Staff, resourcing and cost allocation
Reporting and performance measurement
Term, termination and handover provisions
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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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You Need To Act Now
Important: Limited Slots
Handover is the provision most often omitted and most needed. Without it, ending a management arrangement can stop the operation.
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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.
What spending authority should a manager have?
Enough to operate, bounded by limits above which approval is required. The matrix should be explicit.
Who employs the staff?
Either party can, with different cost and liability consequences. It should be a deliberate choice.
How is performance measured?
Through agreed metrics tied to the fee where appropriate. Vague standards produce vague accountability.
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.
