Wilmington partners with 360 Business Law on global legal subscription
Wilmington, a governance, risk, and compliance group, serves many thousands of customers across various sectors such as legal, health and safety, as well as large blue-chip organisations including major banks and insurance companies. The company’s need for robust and flexible legal support was critical.
The partnership between Wilmington and 360 Business Law has proven to be a strategic success. By integrating 360 as its outsourced in-house counsel, the group has effectively managed its complex legal needs, ensuring strong contract negotiations, navigating complex supplier contracts and standardising terms and conditions across multiple business units to streamline operations.
Guy Millward, Chief Financial Officer says
“As the CFO of our company, I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with 360 since I joined the business in November 2020. At that time, 360 was already providing valuable legal support to our group. Over the following year, we made the strategic decision to further outsource our legal work, effectively making 360 our outsourced in-house counsel. This partnership has been instrumental in managing the significant volume of commercial contracting work required to support our diverse portfolio of clients.
“I particularly value the ability to work with 360 on a subscription basis. This ensures the whole company has continuous access to legal expertise at a predictable cost which can be managed centrally. The model fosters a stronger relationship, and gives us cost-effective, consistent, and personalised legal support.
“360’s expertise has been particularly vital in navigating the complexities of some high-stakes contracts, ensuring that we secure the best possible terms while minimising risk. Their support extends beyond the UK, occasionally involving our businesses in the US, the Far East, and the Middle East, although the primary focus remains in the UK.
“One notable example of 360’s impact is their role in renewing a major outsourced IT contract. The renewal process was seamless, and we were extremely satisfied with the outcome, thanks to 360’s diligent work. Looking ahead, as we plan to acquire more businesses, we fully expect to continue relying on 360’s services.
“What sets 360 apart is their deep understanding of our business needs and their ability to manage complex negotiations with large legal departments of major corporations. They have also been instrumental in an ongoing project to standardise our terms and conditions, which has greatly simplified our contracting process, particularly in our training businesses.
“360 is not just our legal partner; they are a key player in our strategic growth and operational efficiency, ensuring that we navigate our legal challenges with confidence and precision.”