To outsource or not to outsource – that is the question

We have recently seen an increasing trend for outsourcing. This is true not only for the product business, but also for services. In particular, corporate legal departments need to choose wisely when deciding which activities to cover internally and which areas to outsource to alternative providers of legal services. To make this decision easier for you, we have listed below the most important areas where alternative providers of legal services could be used:

1. Contracts and Transactions
   1. Contract Review
   2. Contract Due Diligence
   3. Contracting Drafting
   4. Contract Management
2. Intellectual Property
   1. Patent/Copyright Research
   2. Patent Drafting and Review
   3. IP Portfolio Management
   4. Infringement Analysis and Management
   5. Cease and Desist Notices
3. Litigation
   1. Matter-Specific Legal Counsel
   2. Discovery Services
   3. E-Discovery Compliance
   4. Drafting Pleading and Briefs
   5. Database Creation
4. Regulatory & Compliance
   1. Regulatory Reporting
   2. Regulatory Inquiries and Investigations
5. Support Services
   1. General Business Support
   2. Immigration Support
   3. Paralegal and Secretarial Services

Finding the right balance is crucial for a well-functioning, target operating model for the corporate legal department. For more information, please feel free to visit our website or contact one of our team members.

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