The legal system, often viewed as intricate and complex, can become navigable with the right guidance. Litigant, a respected litigation consulting firm in Sydney, NSW, offers this guidance via a unique approach – secondments. Led by seasoned litigation lawyer Daniel Benjamin (Ben) Beukes, Litigant provides expert advice and support across a wide range of legal matters, including business disputes, class actions, and regulatory issues.
Understanding Secondment in Litigation Consulting
In the realm of litigation consulting, secondments serve as a distinctive method of offering tailored legal services. At Litigant, this means embedding Ben within your team, where he collaboratively works on all aspects of case preparation, including advice-related work, evidence planning, senior document review, and the preparation of pleadings. With a broad-based litigation experience encompassing torts, contracts, and equity matters, Ben capably handles cases that seek a range of remedies.
Through secondments, Litigant ensures a seamless integration with your existing team, facilitating a more robust and efficient approach to handling legal matters. For a duration usually lasting at least three months, Ben becomes a part of your team, aiding in navigating through the complexities of the legal system.
The Litigant Advantage
Engaging Litigant brings a host of benefits. Clients gain access to Ben's extensive knowledge, shaped by years of consulting to several of Australia's leading law firms on a wide variety of legal disputes. His comprehensive experience extends to a broad spectrum of legal matters, including class actions concerning environmental issues, regulatory investigations, and insolvency disputes.
Secondment Pricing
Understanding that each legal case is unique, Litigant provides its secondment services on a monthly basis, at top of market rates, typically for a three-month period. This structure provides a balance between cost and value, ensuring clients receive comprehensive legal support for a reasonable investment.
Current and Past Roles
Ben currently serves as the Principal Solicitor at Litigant, where he continues to guide and support clients through their legal journeys. His past roles include Special Counsel and Senior Lawyer at several reputable law firms, and Barrister at New South Wales Bar.
Qualifications and Memberships
Ben is a member of the Association of Corporate Counsel Australia and admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Federal Court, and High Court.