Clear scope. Predictable cost. Senior attention.
Senior legal advice grounded in more than a decade of corporate and regulatory experience — and first-hand understanding of what it takes to operate a business.
Legal judgment that understands the operating reality.
Lakera McSweeney-Russell has advised domestic and international clients across corporate, financial services and regulatory matters. Her work spans licensing, compliance, governance, AML/CFT, fintech, digital assets and general corporate advice.
Having also built and operated businesses, she approaches legal questions with an appreciation for commercial priorities, management pressures and the practical work required to move a decision forward. Lakeshore’s model is designed around that perspective: focused advice, direct senior attention and delivery that fits the way the client operates.
Consultation
We begin with the business objective, the issue in front of you and the level of support required.
Scope and engagement
Before work begins, the scope, deliverables and fee structure are clearly defined. Engagements are structured through monthly retainers or agreed fixed/project fees.
Structured delivery
Matters, key dates, documents and responsibilities are organised through Lakeshore's internal matter-management platform, with relevant information made available to the client through the secure portal.
Clear visibility
Clients can follow progress, see outstanding actions and access key documents without relying solely on email updates.
Senior Review
Technology supports how we work, but legal advice and final work product remain subject to professional human review.
Ongoing legal advisory support with a defined scope and service level.
Retainers are structured around an agreed level of support, recurring access to senior counsel and defined service expectations, providing greater predictability and continuity without time-based billing.
We do not believe legal value should be measured by how long a task takes.
Our pricing is designed to give clients greater certainty over cost while allowing technology and efficient processes to improve how the work is delivered.