Lacoona

Introduction

Lacoona Legal gives South African small businesses accessible, affordable legal and regulatory support, using technology to bring down the cost. Rather than billing by the hour for every question, it offers fixed-price tools and guidance built for SMEs.

Who it suits

Lacoona fits an owner who needs everyday legal help, contracts, compliance, labour and supplier matters, but cannot justify a traditional law firm’s rates for routine work.

What you get

  • Automated document drafting: create agreements by answering simple questions online.
  • Quick answers to common legal questions through its guided tools.
  • Support for regulatory compliance, labour law and supplier management.
  • Access to specialised lawyers from its network when you need them.

How the cost works

Lacoona uses an affordable, largely fixed-price model rather than open-ended hourly billing, so you know the cost of a document or service upfront. Check current pricing for the specific tools or support you need.

Our take

Lacoona is a smart fit for a small business that wants to handle routine legal work properly without big legal bills. Getting your contracts and compliance right early prevents far costlier problems later. For anything high-stakes or unusual, still get tailored advice from a specialist.

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Main Features

Automated document drafting (LegalFlows) – Create bespoke agreements by answering simple questions online. Lacoona provides digital guidance throughout to ensure a smooth contract creation process.

LegalBytes – Get short responses to common legal questions.

Regulation and compliance – Ensure you are compliant with government and industry laws and regulations

Labour law- Manage your employee relations efficiently to build a happy and productive workplace

Supplier – Keep track of and build strong business relationships with your suppliers.

Intellectual property law – Manage your risk by registering and protecting your physical or software solution.

Capital raising – Raise additional funds with investors to grow your business with our step-by-step guidance

Find a lawyer – Lacoona matches SMEs with a lawyer from their network of specialised legal experts who can help you resolve your case.

Pricing

As part of the SME packages, you get access to the following automated legal services and resources.

Processes (Legal Flows)

Employment
Setting up
Operational

Documents

Business Formation and investment
Business management
Operational legal
Investment and fundraising
Website management
Employment

Legal dashboard

They offer the following 4 packages.

Free – R0/per user
Includes:

LegalBytes
Lawyer Support

Premium Subscription – R250/per user (includes a free trial)
Includes:

LegalBytes
Lawyer Support

Jinx – AI virtual legal assistant

Process guidance

Document access and automation

Find a lawyer feature

Business legal 101 masterclass

Ecosystem Plan – Enquire For Pricing

Pros and Cons

Pros

Lots of very good free resources plus a free legal health check.
Possible Specialization

Cons

You have to DIY your legal services.
Limited Availability
FAQs

Lacoona Legal focuses on:

  • Website Privacy Policy
  • POPI Employee’s Consent
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement
  • Written Notice of Retrenchment of an Employee
  • and more..You can check their services here.

 

 

 

Signing up for Lacoona Legal is typically a simple process. You can usually visit their website and complete an online registration form.

Once you sign up, you’ll be connected with a dedicated legal professional who can answer your questions and address your legal needs.

You can typically reach your Lacoona Legal attorney through a secure online portal, email, or phone call (depending on their specific communication preferences).

While Lacoona Legal can handle many legal matters, some complex issues might require representation in court. In such cases, they can help you find a qualified attorney to represent you.

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