The Business Patron not only provides the small business and its owner with superior legal advice and assistance, but also pays for the legal costs in the event that the business has to protect and/or enforce its rights in a court of law.
The product provides legal cover for one business owner and his/her family (in cases where the business has more than one shareholder/partner separate personal cover can be taken out for a nominal fee).
Legal advice and assistance
In terms of the advice and assistance benefit the in-house legal advisors, whom are all fully qualified and admitted attorneys, will enter into informal mediation or negotiation to solve the business’ problem, this will include but not be limited to correspondences with third parties, telephonic queries on the business’ behalf, written representations, research, legal opinions, etc. The legal advisor will personally make all efforts, to solve the problem the business is facing.
Litigation cover
The litigation benefit provides the business with free legal representation in all matters where appearances in court are required. Litigation cover is provided in all proceedings whether it is a criminal, labour, civil or family matter, provided that such appearance is specifically covered by the product selected. No further payments or consultations fees are payable, as long as the monthly premiums are paid up to date, the policy pays for all expenses as stipulated. Although we have a national panel of attorneys, clients are also welcome to request to make use of attorneys know to them.
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