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Business analysis is the practice of helping organizations understand their operations, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations. As a consultancy, AryaLex provides **business analysis and advisory services** to help SMEs and start-ups optimize their performance, operations, and compliance.
 

Key Difference: Our business analysis services are advisory and consultancy-focused, not operational implementation or project delivery. We help you understand what needs to change; implementation support and execution are typically handled by your team or external specialists.

What We Help With:

1. Business structure guidance – Advise on company formation, sole trader vs. limited company, partnership structures
2. Regulatory compliance assessment – Identify compliance requirements for your industry and help you meet them
3. Business policies & procedures – Draft or review employment policies, data protection policies, health & safety procedures
4. Operations optimization – Streamline business processes and create operational compliance frameworks
5. Risk management– Conduct compliance audits and identify potential legal/operational risks
6. Governance support – Advise on board governance, shareholder agreements, and corporate structures
    

What We Cannot Do:
❌ Provide regulated financial advice or tax planning (refer to accountants)
❌ File accounts or handle statutory tax returns (refer to accountants)
❌ Perform regulated investment advisory services
 

Pricing:
Service                                                                  Format                                                           Cost
Initial compliance                                 1-2 hour consultation                           £150/hour (or £250 fixed)

Business policies pack                3-5 standard templates customized                               £400-£800 Regulatory compliance report  Written assessment & recommendations                    £600-£1,200
Ongoing compliance advisory                 Monthly retainer                                               £500/month

What We Help With:

1. Contract review & advisory– Explain terms, identify risks, suggest improvements (advisory only)
2. Commercial agreements – Draft or review service agreements, supplier contracts, client terms
3. Employment contract support – Review employment contracts and employment terms (advisory guidance)
4. Policy documentation– Draft confidentiality agreements, data processing agreements, terms and conditions
5. Document templates– Provide and customize standard business and legal templates
6. Letter & correspondence– Draft professional business correspondence and formal communications
    

What We Cannot Do:
❌ Provide formal legal representation in disputes
❌ Draft wills, probate documents, or estate planning documents
❌ Undertake conveyancing (property transactions)
❌ Represent you in court or before tribunals
❌ Provide "legal opinions" as a qualified solicitor would
 

Pricing:
 

Service                                                                  Format                                                          Cost
Contract review (up to 5 pages)                Advisory summary                                           £150-£300 Contract review (5-20 pages)        Detailed analysis with risks identified                        £300-£600
Contract drafting                                Template-based or from scratch                            £400-£1,200

Document template customization 1-3 standard templates adapted                            £200-£400 Hourly advisory rate                              General document support                                £190/hour

What We Help With:

1. Employment policy development – Create employee handbook, disciplinary procedures, grievance policies
2. Employment contract advisory– Guidance on employment terms, conditions, and best practices
3. HR compliance– Advise on statutory employment law requirements (unfair dismissal, discrimination, etc.)
4. Payroll and PAYE support– General guidance on payroll setup and National Insurance obligations
5. Recruitment support– Help draft job descriptions, person specifications, and recruitment processes
6. Absence management guidance– Advise on sickness, leave, and absence policies
7. Workplace policies– Create anti-harassment, flexible working, and conduct policies
    

What We Cannot Do:
❌ Represent you in employment tribunals
❌ Provide formal employment law opinions
❌ Conduct formal investigations
❌ Administer payroll (refer to payroll providers)
 

Pricing:

Service                                                                   Format                                                  Cost
Employment policy pack                        3-5 customized policies                                £500-£900
Staff handbook creation                  Comprehensive handbook (10-20 pages)         £800-£1,500
HR compliance review                      Assessment of current practices                       £300-£600
Employment contract review            Guidance on employment terms                     £200-£400  

What We Help With:
GDPR compliance assessment– Audit your personal data handling practices
Data Protection Policy creation– Draft privacy policies and data handling procedures
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)– Create compliant agreements with data processors and third parties
Privacy notice templates– Develop customer/employee privacy notices
Data retention policies – Establish appropriate data retention and deletion schedules
GDPR training– Educate your team on data protection obligations
Data breach response planning– Create incident response procedures
Consent management– Advise on getting valid consent for data processing
 

What We Cannot Do:
❌ Conduct formal data protection impact assessments (refer to data protection specialists)
❌ Handle formal ICO complaints or regulatory disputes
❌ Provide regulated data protection expert services
 

Pricing:
Service                                                                     Format                                                   Cost
GDPR compliance                  Assessment report with recommendations                  £400-£800
Privacy policies & notices           Customized privacy documentation                        £300-£600  

Data Processing Agreement (DPA)     Template-based or bespoke                             £200-£500
Data retention schedule                      Customized retention policy                            £200-£400                   
GDPR training session                       Half-day workshop (up to 20 staff)                    £600-£1,000
Ongoing GDPR support                          Monthly retainer                                         £250-£400/month 

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What We Help With:

1. IP strategy development – Advise on protecting your intellectual property
2. Trademark guidance– Advise on trademark registration process and protection (referral to specialists)
3. Copyright & design rights– Explain copyright protections and design rights
4. IP clauses in contracts– Include intellectual property protection in commercial agreements
5. Confidentiality agreements– Draft NDAs and confidentiality clauses
6. Licensing strategy– Advise on licensing your intellectual property
7. Trade secret protection– Create policies and procedures to protect confidential information
8. AI & technology IP– Advise on IP issues for AI, software, and technology businesses
    

What We Cannot Do:
❌ Formally register trademarks or patents (refer to IP specialists)
❌ Handle IP litigation or disputes
❌ File formal IP applications with regulators
 

Pricing:

Service                                                          Format                                                                      Cost
IP protection assessment             Written recommendations                                               £300-£600
IP strategy document                   Comprehensive IP strategy                                              £600-£1,200 Confidentiality agreement 

drafting                                          NDA or confidentiality clause                                            £200-£400
IP-related contract 

clauses                                   Integration into commercial agreements                                 £200-£300
Trade secret protection 

policy                                        Confidentiality and security procedures                                £300-£500
AI/tech IP guidance                        Specialized advisory session                                             £200-£400 

What We Help With:

• AI governance & ethics – Advise on responsible AI use and governance
• AI compliance assessment– Identify legal and regulatory requirements for AI systems
• Technology contracts – Review or draft software, SaaS, and technology agreements
• Data protection for AI – Advise on GDPR and data protection in AI/ML projects
• AI risk assessment – Identify legal and regulatory risks in AI implementations
• Tech startup guidance – Advise early-stage tech companies on legal compliance
• Algorithmic transparency– Guidance on transparency and fairness in automated systems
• Tech liability & insurance – Advise on appropriate liability coverage
  

What We Cannot Do:
❌ Provide formal AI regulatory compliance certification
❌ Conduct full AI audits or risk assessments (refer to specialists)
❌ Handle formal regulatory disputes with AI authorities
 

Pricing:
Service                                                               Format                                                            Cost
AI compliance assessment         Written analysis & recommendations                          £400-£800
AI governance framework        Customized AI policies and procedures                        £600-£1,200
Technology contract review       SaaS or software agreement review                             £300-£600
AI ethics training                     Workshop for management/product team                     £800-£1,200
Data protection for AI                   Privacy and compliance guidance                              £300-£600
Hourly advisory rate                        General AI/tech questions                                      £150-£200/hour 

How We Charge

Option 1: Hourly Rate

• Standard rate: £170/hour for general advisory
• Minimum charge: 1 hour (£170)
• Invoicing: Monthly for ongoing retainers

Option 2: Fixed Fee

• Agreed fixed price for defined scope
• Most suitable for defined projects (document drafting, policy creation, etc.)
• No surprises – you know the cost upfront 

Option 3: Retainer

• Monthly retainer for ongoing support
• Typically 4-10 hours per month included
• Flexible – increase/decrease as needed
• Typical range: £500/month 

Option 4: Project-Based

• Bundled packages for complete projects
• Typical project: £1,000-£5,000
•  Provides best value for comprehensive work 

What's Included

✅ Email support and correspondence 

✅ Document review and analysis
✅ Written advice and guidance
✅ Template customization
✅ Policy and procedure development  

What's Extra

Additional charges apply for:

• External professional services
• Third-party costs (filing fees, registrations)
• Exceptional out-of-hours support

How We Compare:

Traditional solicitor firms: £250-£400/hour (Grade B-C solicitors)
Paralegal services: £190/hour
Independent consultants: £80-£250/hour
AryaLex rates: £150-£200/hour (competitive boutique pricing)
 

Why Choose AryaLex:

✅Competitive pricing – More affordable than traditional law firms
✅Personalized service – Direct access to experienced advisor
✅ Flexible engagement – Hourly, fixed fee, or retainer options
✅ Rapid turnaround – No backlog; responsive to your needs
✅ Clear scope – Upfront about what we can/cannot do
✅ Referral network – Access to regulated specialists when needed

What We Are NOT:

AryaLex Fin Partners is a consultancy, not a law firm. We are not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), Bar Standards Board, or any professional regulatory body.

We do NOT provide:

❌ Reserved legal activities – Court representation, conveyancing, probate/wills, notarial services
❌ Formal legal opinions – We provide guidance, not legally binding opinions
❌ Regulated financial advice – Tax planning, investment advice, financial planning
❌ Regulated accountancy services – Tax returns, audit services, bookkeeping
❌ Formal dispute resolution – Litigation, tribunal representation, mediation as a neutral party
 

When We Refer: 

If your matter requires services outside our scope, we will:
1. Identify that the work is reserved or regulated
2. Recommend referring to an appropriately qualified professional (solicitor, accountant, etc.)
3. Provide referrals to trusted practitioners where appropriate
4. Not charge for providing referrals

Your Responsibility: 

• Verify that any advice suits your specific circumstances
• Seek additional opinions on complex matters
• Obtain appropriate professional insurance and indemnity where necessary
• Engage regulated professionals for reserved activities