Finding specialist expertise
Growing businesses struggle to find responsive specialist firms across dozens of practice areas.
Unpredictable legal costs
Hourly billing creates budget uncertainty. You need clarity on costs before committing to legal projects.
Capacity without commitment
You need quality legal support for specific projects, but full-time in-house counsel or expensive annual retainers don't make business sense yet.
Scaling business challenges
As your business grows, legal complexity increases. Businesses need specialist support to scale without building a large permanent team.
The Heron solution
Heron connects your business directly with specialist Irish law firms and experienced consultant solicitors.
Access strategic legal advice for complex matters - not high-volume documentation work. Get senior-level expertise on a project basis without permanent hiring costs or expensive retainers.
Top-tier talent
Work with established Irish practices and experienced consultant solicitors - many formerly in senior roles at leading firms.
On-demand flexibility
Access expertise exactly when you need it. Scale up for major projects, scale down when complete.
Smart sourcing
Post your requirement once, match with multiple specialists. Compare expertise and pricing before committing.
Cost efficient
Pay only for work completed. Many specialists offer alternative fee arrangements beyond hourly rates for greater cost predictability.
Why choose Heron?
Specialist Law Firms
Small-to-medium practices offering senior expertise across multiple specialist areas.
Senior Consultant Solicitors
Many held senior positions at leading firms, bringing deep knowledge to complex matters.
Strategic Advice, Not Process Work
High-level expertise for challenging matters - not high-volume documentation support.
Have questions?
For business FAQ's
Heron is an online marketplace that connects businesses with specialist Irish law firms and senior consultant solicitors for project-based legal work. We help you access expert legal support without hiring permanent counsel or committing to retainers.
You submit a legal requirement through our platform. We match you with relevant specialist firms and consultant solicitors. You review profiles, compare expertise and pricing, and choose the provider that best fits your needs.
Heron is ideal for businesses without in-house counsel or with limited internal capacity. Many clients use Heron as a flexible alternative to hiring permanently until they’re ready to build a full legal function.
Heron is built for businesses that don’t have an in-house legal team, need specialist expertise for a project, or require additional legal capacity without long-term cost or commitments.
No. Simply describe your challenge in plain language. Our panel will clarify scope, ask questions if needed, and propose the best approach.
Yes, you can use Heron for both one-off documentation tasks and ongoing projects. Our platform is flexible and can be tailored to meet your specific needs.
Creating an account and posting a requirement is free. You only pay for legal work completed by the provider you choose. Many offer alternative fee structures (fixed fees, project-based pricing, or capped fees) to give you predictable costs. Our fee is 20% of project work completed.
Posting a job is simple:
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Create a detailed job description (we provide templates to guide you)
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Set your requirements and timeline
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Our platform matches you with suitable professionals
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Review applications and connect with potential professionals
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Set milestones and agree on terms
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Begin to collaborate
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Once you’ve posted a job, legal professionals will apply to work on the project. You can then review their applications, communicate with them through our platform, and agree on fees and delivery milestones.
Most businesses receive interest from specialist firms or consultants within 24–48 hours. Urgent matters can often be supported faster.
All legal professionals on Heron provide profiles that showcase their qualifications and experience, including their CVs. You can review their profiles and ratings to assess their expertise and work quality. We prioritise a high-quality panel of solicitors to ensure you have access to top-tier professionals for your projects.
We provide comprehensive support including:
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Job description templates
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Milestone tracking
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Secure payment processing Platform technical support
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Assistance with matching and project management
Our team is committed to ensuring a smooth experience for both firms and professionals.
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