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Burns & Co. Group

Burns & Co. GC

Case Studies

Representative examples of how fractional general counsel delivers senior legal leadership where it is needed most.

Results

Legal leadership
that delivers.

The examples below are representative of the challenges our clients bring us and the outcomes we help them achieve. Every engagement is tailored, but the underlying value is consistent: senior legal leadership that protects the business and helps it move forward.

Technology

Scaling a SaaS business from £5m to £20m

Challenge

A fast-growing software business was signing enterprise contracts without review, exposing it to unfavourable terms and data protection risk.

Outcome

We standardised its contract suite, negotiated better terms with key customers, and put a data protection framework in place — reducing risk while accelerating deal velocity.

Manufacturing

Managing supplier risk across a complex supply chain

Challenge

A manufacturer relied on dozens of suppliers with inconsistent, poorly drafted terms and no central oversight.

Outcome

We mapped the supply chain, renegotiated critical contracts, and introduced a standard purchasing framework — giving the business genuine control over its supplier relationships.

Private Equity

Providing consistent legal cover across a portfolio

Challenge

A private equity firm held several portfolio companies, each with unmanaged legal risk and no senior legal leadership.

Outcome

We deployed fractional general counsel across the portfolio, delivering a consistent standard of oversight and support at a fraction of the cost of hiring into each business.

Professional Services

Bringing structure to a fast-growing consultancy

Challenge

A consultancy had outgrown ad-hoc legal advice, with employment, contract and compliance questions piling up unanswered.

Outcome

A dedicated general counsel took ownership of legal risk, freeing the leadership team to focus on growth while knowing the important decisions were properly protected.

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Let's talk about your business.

A short, no-obligation conversation is the best way to see whether a fractional general counsel is right for you. Book an appointment and we'll talk through your situation, your risks, and what good legal leadership would look like for your business.