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Providing your business with legal help and support, commercial legal expenses insurance could be a valuable addition to your business insurance policy.

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This type of policy is designed to meet the needs of SME businesses which may employ staff but have limited or no in-house legal expertise.

It’s designed to help you get legal advice as early as possible – before a problem arises such as an employment tribunal or commercial contract dispute – through the telephone legal advice and risk management helpline, or legal document and business guide service, ARAG Businesslaw.

However, should a more serious legal problem occur, it could provide cover for legal representation and other legal costs if you need to take the matter to court.

Depending on the policy you have, commercial legal expenses insurance may pay the legal costs for: 

  • A dispute with an employee that cannot be resolved
  • An enquiry into the tax or VAT returns of the business
  • Where legal advice is needed quickly
  • A threat to prosecute the business following a health & safety inspection
  • A neighbouring business restricts access to the premises
  • Help navigating and resolving contract disputes

Plus:

  • An appointed lawyer’s legal fees
  • Court fees
  • Expert witness costs
  • The other side’s costs if you are unsuccessful
  • Certain compensation awards you are ordered to pay

If you are interested in purchasing commercial legal expenses insurance speak to your insurance adviser.

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