Seeking commercial legal advice is not necessarily a choice between hiring an in-house counsel or engaging a traditional law firm. For some businesses, it may be more efficient to find the middle ground: that of outsourcing in-house legal services, which brings the flexibility of being able to turn to someone you trust, that knows your business and is available as and when you need them, without the burden of employing a lawyer or incurring the high fees of traditional law firms. Whilst in-house lawyers are, by their very nature, a direct cost-centre, they facilitate the smooth running of the business