Legal Research Desk
Authority-grade research for practitioners
Rigorous case-law and statutory research delivered as structured memos — every proposition tied to a verifiable authority, ready to lift into your pleadings.
Who this desk is for
- Advocates preparing arguments and written submissions
- Chambers needing surge research capacity
- In-house teams assessing litigation risk
- Firms briefing on unfamiliar or emerging issues
- Counsel requiring rapid pre-hearing preparation
- Solicitors drafting opinions and advice notes
What you receive
Research memorandum
Issue, rule, analysis, and conclusion with pinpoint citations.
Case digest
Chronological table of authorities with holdings and relevance notes.
Authority trail
Every proposition mapped to its source, quote, and paragraph.
Counter-argument note
The strongest opposing positions and how to meet them.
Statutory map
Relevant provisions, amendments, and interpretive history.
Executive summary
A one-page brief for quick partner or client review.
How the work moves
- 01
Intake
You brief the question, jurisdiction, and facts.
- 02
Scoping
We confirm approach, depth, and timeline with a quote.
- 03
Research
A lead researcher builds the analysis and authority trail.
- 04
Review & deliver
Citations verified line-by-line before handover.
Included
- Primary and secondary source research
- Full citation verification
- One round of clarifying revisions
- Delivery in your preferred format
Out of scope
- Legal representation or appearance
- Signing or filing documents on your behalf
- Advice constituting a solicitor-client relationship
Turnaround
- Preliminary scan
- 2–3 days
- Standard memo
- 5–7 days
- Expedited
- 48–72 hrs
- Priority rush
- 24 hrs
Ready to brief this desk?
Send your matter and receive a scoped quote and timeline.