In-House Lawyers and Legal Consultants: Effective Models of Cooperation

In-house lawyers must fulfil the task given to them by business on time and with the best possible results. If they are lacking special expertise or manpower, in-house lawyers turn to external consultants. What is the best way to effectively establish interaction with an external consultant amidst the current market turbulence, sanctions pressure, and the selective application of legal norms? What is happening with the legal services market? Are external consultants keeping up with demand from their clients? Is there an ideal model of interaction between in-house lawyers and consultants? What criteria is used to choose the right consultants? What legal fees are reasonable and justified? Does an expensive consultant/lawyer guarantee the quality and success of a case? What are some of the ethical foundations of the relationship between in-house lawyers and consultants? How can we regulate conflicts of interest and give feedback? How can we help a consultant feel like an in-house lawyer, and an in-house lawyer feel like a consultant in the event one of them transitions from one role to another?