What our clients say about working with us.

The Situation

Two experienced consultants were formalising a partnership they had operated informally for two years. Existing arrangements were undocumented, and one partner was concerned about how intellectual property and exit provisions would be handled if circumstances changed.

Our Approach

We conducted separate consultations with both parties to understand their respective priorities before drafting. This allowed us to develop an agreement that reflected the actual relationship rather than a generic template. Key provisions around IP ownership, profit allocation, and exit pathways were addressed clearly.

The Outcome

Both partners signed a comprehensive agreement within three weeks. Neither required legal intervention in the following 12 months, and both subsequently referred colleagues to the firm. They described the process as the most productive professional conversation they had undertaken as partners.

The Situation

An SME had engaged a supplier under a service contract that was now in dispute over delivery scope and payment terms. The relationship had deteriorated over several months, and both parties had begun preparing for formal proceedings.

Our Approach

We assessed the strength of the client's position against the contract documentation, identified areas of genuine ambiguity versus clear entitlement, and recommended a structured mediation approach. We prepared a position paper and accompanied the client through two mediation sessions.

The Outcome

A settlement was reached after the second mediation session. The client recovered approximately 74% of the disputed sum and avoided the time and expense of formal proceedings. The supplier relationship, while concluded, was closed without ongoing hostility.

The Situation

A fintech startup preparing for its Series A round had received feedback from prospective investors that its regulatory documentation was insufficient. The founders had limited experience navigating Malaysian financial services regulations.

Our Approach

We conducted a comprehensive compliance assessment, identifying the specific frameworks applicable to their operating model. We then developed a structured alignment plan, assisted in preparing the necessary documentation, and provided a written summary for investor due diligence purposes.

The Outcome

The company successfully closed its funding round with the compliance documentation in order. The lead investor noted the quality of the legal preparation as a positive factor in their decision. The startup has since retained Verdantlaw for ongoing compliance monitoring.