Expert Legal Consulting Services
Specialising in corporate and commercial law, international arbitration, and legal operations consulting.
“Brayden has been a power player in helping our business navigate international contracts and compliance. His expertise in arbitration and legal tech solutions saved us time and mitigated risks—highly recommended!”
Yan Parker (COO - FinTech)
Our Expertise
Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions
Winkler Legal Consulting offers strategic advice on corporate transactions and strategic alliances, providing comprehensive support for deals, partnerships, joint ventures, and consortia while coordinating all legal aspects of operations. We empower companies through deep due diligence, robust documentation, and dedicated assistance until successful completion. We advise clients on expansion initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, asset transfers, and capital reorganisation.
Our corporate and M&A legal services include:
✅ Advising on optimal corporate structures.
✅ Strategising acquisition or divestiture processes.
✅ Conducting meticulous legal due diligence.
✅ Assisting with Data Room setup and legal audit follow-ups.
✅ Preparing preliminary agreements and letters of intent.
✅ Drafting core documents like sale agreements, warranty agreements, and shareholders' agreements.
✅ Managing post-completion legal requirements.
✅ Reviewing and amending corporate governance documents (e.g., articles of association, board resolutions).
✅ Facilitating mergers and preparing related documentation.
✅ Establishing and reorganising partnerships, joint ventures, and consortia.
✅ Mediating shareholder disputes.
“WLC was instrumental in our recent reverse triangular merger. Their meticulous approach and strategic insights turned a complex process into a smooth transaction.”
Contract & Commercial Law
Winkler Legal Consulting provides targeted advice and solutions for your commercial law needs, focusing on your business objectives nationally and internationally. Our team offers strategic counsel on developing and executing your commercial strategy and managing key partner relationships.
Our commercial law practice includes:
✅ Comprehensive legal support for business operations.
✅ Strategic legal opinions and guidance.
✅ Expert negotiation and formalisation of commercial arrangements.
✅ Drafting, reviewing, and amending domestic and international commercial contracts, including distribution and franchise agreements, agency contracts, terms and conditions of sale/service, procurement agreements, and leases.
✅ Thorough contractual audits.
✅ Advisory services for pre-litigation issues, including termination of commercial relationships.
✅ Guidance on competition law and compliance.
✅ Support liaising with Moroccan regulatory bodies, including the Competition Council, when necessary.
“The commercial contracts drafted by WLC provided a solid foundation for our international trade operations. Their proactive advice has been invaluable.”
Private Equity
Winkler Legal Consulting serves a diverse client base, including investment funds, corporate investors, angel investors, management teams, shareholders, and target companies, across private equity transactions, including leveraged buyouts (LBOs), venture capital investments, and fundraising.
We guide our clients through every phase of the private equity deal cycle:
✅ Structuring investment funds.
✅ Navigating regulatory and tax issues.
✅ Advising on fund management.
✅ Conducting due diligence.
✅ Drafting transaction documentation (e.g., investment agreements, subscription agreements, shareholders' agreements).
✅ Developing exit strategies.
“WLC’s expertise in structuring our latest fund and advising on portfolio acquisitions was exceptional. We were at a critical inflection point, and their team provided the clarity and strategic direction we needed.”
International Arbitration
Winkler Legal Consulting represents and advises clients in international commercial arbitration and investor-state treaty arbitration proceedings. Our team has expertise representing sovereign States, foreign investors, and commercial entities in international arbitration matters. Our experience involves managing arbitration proceedings under all major institutional rules, including ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC, LCIA, SIAC, SCC, CEPANI, and ad hoc arbitrations.
We provide comprehensive support, including:
✅ Negotiating, validating, and drafting arbitration clauses and agreements.
✅ Advising on selecting appropriate arbitration or procedural rules for ad hoc clauses.
✅ Managing applications for interim or protective measures, disclosure, or assistance in forming arbitral tribunals before and during arbitral proceedings.
✅ Preparing and drafting essential arbitration documents (e.g., requests for arbitration, statements of case, witness statements, legal submissions).
✅ Facilitating the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards within the jurisdictions of Member States to the New York Convention.
✅ Facilitating the annulment and set aside of arbitral awards in the jurisdiction of the legal seat of the arbitration (lex arbitri).
“WLC’s strategic approach and deep expertise in international arbitration were pivotal in achieving a favourable resolution to our complex commercial dispute. Their team guided us through the proceedings with exceptional skill.”
Public International Law
Winkler Legal Consulting advises sovereign States, international organisations, and private entities on applying international legal principles to complex cross-border challenges. We help clients understand their rights and obligations under international law, ensure compliance, and manage risks related to international operations and disputes.
Our expertise includes:
✅ Treaty Law: Advising on the negotiation, interpretation, application, and enforcement of treaties.
✅ State Responsibility: Counselling on State accountability, attribution of conduct, and consequences of wrongful acts.
✅ Sovereign and Diplomatic Immunities: Offering guidance on the scope and limitations of immunity for States, State officials, and diplomatic missions under international and domestic law.
✅ International Dispute Resolution: Assisting clients with peacefully settling international disputes, including representation or advisory roles before international courts and tribunals, and in negotiation and mediation.
✅ Law of International Organisations: Advising on the legal frameworks, mandates, privileges, and immunities of international and regional organisations.
✅ Territorial and Maritime Boundary Issues: Providing legal analysis and support regarding land and maritime delimitation, territorial sovereignty, and the law of the sea.
✅ International Human Rights Law: Providing advisory services on human rights standards in various contexts.
✅ Relationship between International and Domestic Law: Advising on the incorporation and effects of international legal obligations within national systems, especially in common law and Muslim-majority countries.
“WLC provided invaluable clarity on complex treaty obligations impacting our regional programmes.”
Private International Law (Conflict of Laws)
We address critical legal questions that arise when private or commercial dealings cross national borders, clarifying which country's laws apply and which courts have authority in international disputes.
Our expertise is vital for businesses and individuals involved in international trade, investment, and cross-border activities. We structure legal interactions effectively and manage potential conflicts proactively. Leveraging our understanding of various legal traditions, including common and civil law, we deliver robust solutions in both Moroccan and international contexts.
Our services include:
✅ Jurisdictional Analysis: Advising on the appropriate national courts or forums competent to hear cross-border disputes.
✅ Choice of Law Determination: Guiding on substantive law for international contracts, torts, and private obligations.
✅ Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments: Assisting clients with recognising and enforcing foreign court judgments in Morocco, and advising on enforcing Moroccan judgments abroad.
✅ Drafting Effective Jurisdiction and Choice of Law Clauses: Drafting and negotiating clauses in international agreements to ensure clarity on governing law and dispute resolution forum.
✅ International Service of Process and Evidence Gathering: Advising on formal requirements and best practices for serving legal documents and obtaining evidence internationally in civil and commercial matters.
✅ Advising on International Commercial Contracts: Structuring cross-border agreements to address conflict of laws and safeguard client interests.
✅ Cross-Border Insolvency Support: Guiding on international insolvency, including recognition of foreign practitioners and proceedings.
“Complex questions of jurisdiction and applicable law are constant for us. WLC consistently provides clear, decisive advice that allows us to manage risk and operate with confidence across borders.”
Legal Operations Consulting
Winkler Legal Consulting provides strategic Legal Operations Consulting to help legal departments, law firms, and businesses optimise their legal work. We enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and transform your legal function into a strategic business partner.
Legal teams face pressure to deliver more value efficiently. Our approach merges legal experience with operational best practices. We collaborate with you to assess your current operations, identify improvement opportunities, and implement tailored solutions using appropriate processes, technology, and resource models in both the Moroccan and international contexts.
Our Legal Operations Consulting services include:
✅ Legal Function Assessment & Strategy: Analysing your current legal model and creating a transformation roadmap aligned with business objectives.
✅ Process Optimisation & Workflow Design: Streamlining legal processes (e.g., contract management, compliance) to improve speed and quality.
✅ Legal Technology Advisory: Helping select and implement legal technology solutions to automate tasks and boost productivity (e.g., CLM, matter management).
✅ Cost Management & Spend Optimisation: Developing strategies to improve legal spend management and demonstrate the legal function's value.
✅ Resource Planning & Sourcing Advice: Advising on the optimal mix of internal and external resources to manage legal workload effectively.
✅ Knowledge Management Solutions: Helping to establish systems for capturing, sharing, and leveraging legal knowledge within your organisation.
✅ Change Management & Adoption Support: Guiding your team through the adoption of new approaches and technologies.
“WLC streamlined our contract lifecycle process, recommended the perfect CLM tool, and elegantly project-managed the implementation in collaboration with my team. A game-changer for any in-house legal function.”
"Working with Brayden was a key differentiator for our legal operations. His strategic insights and efficiency helped us streamline contract workflows and reduce risk exposure."
Questions?
- What types of businesses do you work with?
We work with startups, multinational corporations, law firms, and in-house legal teams that require support in cross-border contracts, arbitration, and legal operations. Whether you’re scaling internationally or optimising legal processes, we provide tailored legal solutions.
- How can you help with cross-border contracts?
We assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating international contracts to ensure they comply with multiple jurisdictions. We help mitigate risks, optimise deal structures, and provide strategic guidance for cross-border business transactions.
- What is your approach to international arbitration?
We provide case strategy, tribunal secretary services, and enforcement guidance. Our focus is on delivering efficient dispute resolution strategies, ensuring strong legal submissions, and advising on the enforcement of arbitral awards.
- How can legal operations consulting benefit my business?
Legal operations consulting helps streamline workflows, automate contracts, and enhance efficiency. We assist with implementing Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions, workflow automation, and legal tech integration to reduce bottlenecks.
- Can you assist with GDPR and global data privacy compliance?
Yes, we guide businesses through complex data privacy laws, such as GDPR, CCPA, and other global regulations. Our services include data protection policies, compliance audits, and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard businesses from regulatory risk.
- Do you provide services for startups, scaleups, and emerging businesses?
Absolutely! We assist startups with business structuring, shareholder agreements, investment negotiations, and governance policies to support long-term growth and investor confidence.
- Which industries do you specialise in?
We are industry agnostic. We help all businesses across all major sectors that require support with contracts, compliance, and dispute resolution in highly regulated industries.
- How do I get started?
Simply hit the Schedule Free Appointment button below to schedule your initial consultation. During this appointment, we will assess how best to support your business.
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A Word From Our Founder
I am an Australian-qualified lawyer based in Casablanca, Morocco. I specialise in corporate and commercial law, international arbitration, and legal operations consulting. With a background in both common law and civil law jurisdictions, covering private practice and in-house legal roles, as well as a prior seven-year tenure overseeing Asia Pacific strategy operations for a Fortune 500 software company, I guide businesses, startups, and legal teams through the legal complexities of international expansion, multi-jurisdictional compliance, and legal tech implementation.
My experience in international commercial and investment treaty arbitration includes high-stakes disputes, tribunal secretary work, and the enforcement or annulment of arbitral awards before EU and common law courts. My expertise also comprises cross-border contract drafting, risk assessment, and corporate governance for businesses operating in or expanding into the Australian or Moroccan markets.
At WLC, our goal is to provide cost-effective and flexible legal consulting that empowers companies to optimise legal processes, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks without the overhead of a full-service law firm.
Why Work With Us?
✅ Flexible, Cost-Effective Legal Support - No big firm overhead, just high-value consulting.
✅ Specialised Expertise - Deep focus on arbitration, legal operations, and international contracts.
✅ Tech & Business-Savvy Approach - Efficient, scalable legal solutions tailored for modern businesses.
Hit the Schedule Appointment button above, and let’s discuss how we can support your legal needs!
Brayden Winkler
Winkler Legal Consulting