A legal opinion is not a formality — it is a serious decision-making instrument.
A legal opinion is a written legal view on a specific issue, usually commissioned before major transactions, investments, or strategic changes.
Its quality is defined by the depth of analysis, the references to regulations and jurisprudence, and the clarity of the recommendation.
Companies should retain legal opinions as part of a broader legal audit trail — useful for both audits and future defence of the decisions taken.