🧾 When is a legal review enough?

• You already have a specific document that is mostly usable

• The contract serves its purpose and both parties are satisfied

• You just need to verify the wording, clarify some details, or fix issues

• The text was created in recent years and uses current legal terms

• You have a feeling the contract “makes sense,” but want to be sure

❌ When a review is no longer sufficient

• The contract is more than 5 years old

• It’s a customized mix of various templates

• It lacks key elements (subject matter, liability, penalties)

• The document is legally outdated or uses invalid terms

• You’re unsure what the contract actually covers or secures

📚 Real-life case:

A business owner wanted just a review of a cooperation agreement with a supplier. The document was based on a template for a work agreement. The review revealed it didn’t address liability, termination, or even the legal nature of the relationship. The result? A brand new draft – and the client admitted he felt relieved.

💸 What’s cheaper? Not always a review

A review may seem like the cheapest option at first glance. But if the document is unusable, starting from scratch may be more cost-effective – the lawyer saves time on edits, and you get a clearer, more functional contract.

✅ Lawyer’s recommendation:

A contract review is a great first step. But if the text turns out to be outdated, vague, or too generic, I’ll recommend a full redraft – usually for a reasonable additional fee.

I don’t want to charge you for patching a weak foundation. I want the result to truly meet your needs.