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 start with the decision in front of you — the transaction, the licence, the board question — and agree what senior support is actually required.
Scope and engagement
A written engagement sets out scope, service level and fee basis: monthly retainer, flat fee, project fee or hourly where appropriate.
Structured delivery
Every matter is opened with responsible advisor, key dates and documents structured in one place, with approved information shared through the client portal.
Ongoing counsel
For fractional engagements you receive a monthly summary: matters worked, advice given, hours used, outstanding issues and upcoming priorities.
Monthly legal advisory plans with a defined scope and service level.
Retainers cover an agreed monthly commitment, included hours where applicable, a rate for additional work, recurring meetings and a named point of contact.
Discuss a retainer