Fractional General Counsel
Supporting Great Yellow, an environmental consultancy raising investment for nature restoration projects, with embedded senior legal support.
AT A GLANCE Client: Great Yellow Sector: Nature restoration and impact investment Engagement: Fractional General Counsel Focus: Ongoing legal support across the business
THE CLIENT
Great Yellow raises capital for nature restoration projects. Founded in 2023, the company has seen great growth. Its work depends on the confidence of corporate investors and financial institutions. Well-structured legal agreements, robust internal frameworks and a continuous source of legal support are therefore essential as the company continues to scale.
THE CHALLENGE
Some companies have ongoing legal support requirements, but do not need to make a permanent legal hire. Great Yellow needed senior legal expertise on a flexible basis: someone able to negotiate with sophisticated counterparties while also strengthening how the business operates internally.
WHAT WE DID
We supported Great Yellow by providing a fractional general counsel, managing commercial legal risks across the business. The scope of work included:
Strategic advice: we advised senior management and internal teams on business operations and legal risk.
Commercial agreements: we drafted and negotiated agreements with a range of counterparties from local authorities to financial institutions.
Governance and processes: we worked with internal teams to improve processes and policies (including IT and HR).
THE RESULT
Great Yellow gained experienced legal leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. Its legal agreements are supported by clear drafting and negotiation, and its internal processes, policies and governance are stronger as it continues to scale.
Interested in ongoing legal support without the financial overhead? To discuss how we can support you, please book a consultation today.
