How to Structure Consulting Relationships

In these uncertain economic times, companies are looking for ways to cut expenses and conserve cash. One increasingly popular way to do so is to outsource work to independent contractors instead of hiring additional employees.

Structured properly, these consulting relationships can add tremendous value to your business. Structured improperly, these relationships can bring about disastrous results. 

• Structuring and drafting the consulting agreement
• The business deal 
• Representations and warranties 
• Authority to act for your company 
• Ownership of intellectual property 
• Confidentiality 
• Non-competition and non-solicitation covenants 
• Indemnification

Brian J. Burt is a Partner with Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., and serves as Chair of the firm’s Emerging Business Group. He was named to the 2015-2021 Best Lawyers in America® lists, the Arizona’s Finest Lawyers list, and the 2012-2013 Southwest Rising Stars lists by Southwest Super Lawyers®. Brian is a Harvard-educated business lawyer advising entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies in all stages of development from formation to liquidity. His complete bio can be found at: https://www.swlaw.com/people/brian_burt