Gateley Retain+
Proactive legal support in the UAE, for a monthly flat fee
Gateley Retain+ is a modern alternative to traditional law firm billing practices. We provide proactive legal support tailored to suit your business needs for a fixed monthly fee.
- Fixed monthly fees
You will receive strategic legal support for one flat rate. - Dedicated Retain+ concierge
Your advisor helps optimise usage and recommend plan adjustments. - Rollover unused hours
Unused hours in a month carry over to the next month. - Borrow future hours
If you need extra support in a particular month, you can borrow hours from the following month – flexibility when you need it most.
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THE TRADITIONAL BILLABLE HOUR MODEL vs RETAIN+
Why outdated models cost you more than money
| Feature | Traditional legal billing | Gateley Retain+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost structure | Hourly billing, variable and unpredictable | Fixed monthly fee, predictable budgeting |
| Use of hours | Use-it-or-lose-it; no rollover | Unused hours roll over to the next month |
| High usage months | Risk of surprise costs and spike in bills | Borrow hours from the following month to manage demand |
| Client support | Reactive: You reach out when issues arise | Proactive: Retain+ concierge anticipates and manages needs |
| Strategic planning | Limited visibility over time incurred and costs | Regular usage reviews to ensure your plan aligns with your needs |
Frequently asked questions
Retain+ operates on a fixed monthly fee to provide you with predictable budgeting and cost efficiency. This ensures financial transparency and eliminates the uncertainty associated with billable hours.
Your unused hours can roll over to the next month. If you consistently under-use, our concierge will recommend downgrading your plan. We are here to align with your needs, not upsell you.
We work with you to understand your needs and expected usage, then agree on a tailored flat fee that provides clarity and predictability.
Retain+ is a 12-month commitment to ensure we deeply understand your business. However, if extenuating circumstances arise, our Retain+ concierge will work with you to find a fair solution.
Retain+ covers day-to-day UAE corporate and commercial legal matters but excludes projects like M&A, restructuring, joint ventures, or disputes. Gateley Middle East is happy to assist with your project on a separately agreed fee basis, whether capped, fixed, or through an innovative pricing approach that suits your needs.