Our Engagements
Three Engagements. Each Designed for a Specific Stage.
From a short positioning review to a twelve-month editorial partnership — Mandatum's engagements are scoped so you can begin where your firm actually is, not where you think you need to be.
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How Each Engagement Is Run
Every Mandatum engagement follows the same structural discipline: a written brief, defined milestones, bounded feedback rounds and a clean handover. The content differs by tier, but the process is the same — because the process is what keeps the work on track and ensures the output reflects decisions that have been deliberately made.
We do not charge by the hour. We do not send interim invoices for scope that was agreed upfront. If something falls outside the brief, we tell you before we do it.
Written Brief
Scope, output and timeline agreed in writing before work begins.
Defined Milestones
Clear checkpoints so you know where the work is at all times.
Structured Feedback
Feedback rounds are defined, not open-ended.
Clean Handover
Editable documents, usage notes, and a clear summary at close.
Engagement 01 · Two Weeks
Brand Positioning Review
A structured two-week review for boutique law firms seeking an outside read on how their identity lands with prospective clients and referral partners. We conduct a discovery conversation with firm leadership, review a set of current client-facing communications, carry out a tone-of-voice audit, and deliver a written report with a positioning statement, tone note, audience map and three narrative directions.
- Written brand positioning statement
- Tone-of-voice note for ongoing use
- Audience map of key stakeholder groups
- Three narrative directions for further work
DURATION
Two weeks
PRICE
SGD 195
FORMAT
Fixed-scope
Process
Discovery session
90-minute structured conversation with firm leadership about positioning, audience and goals.
Materials review
Audit of website, bios, pitch documents and any recent published pieces you supply.
Report drafting
We prepare the written positioning statement, tone note and audience map.
Closing presentation
Findings presented in a session with your leadership, followed by written handover.
Engagement 02 · Six Weeks
Communications Refresh Engagement
A six-week engagement for established firms whose communications have drifted out of step with their current positioning. We work through a kick-off brief, structured drafts, feedback rounds and a closing handover — producing revised website copy, updated biographies, topic write-ups, service narratives, thought-leadership pieces and a templated email library.
- Revised copy for all website pages
- Updated lawyer biographies
- Three to five topic write-ups / thought-leadership pieces
- Templated client-facing email patterns
- Editorial style note for future use
DURATION
Six weeks
PRICE
SGD 575
FORMAT
Fixed-scope
Process
Kick-off brief
Written brief agreed with firm — scope, priorities and constraints defined.
First drafts
Website copy and biographies delivered for review.
Feedback round
Consolidated feedback gathered, revisions made.
Thought-leadership
Topic write-ups and email templates completed.
Handover pack
All documents delivered with style note and usage guidance.
Engagement 03 · Twelve Months
Annual Brand & Content Retainer
A twelve-month retainer for firms that want a steady editorial presence without the overhead of commissioning each piece separately. Includes a named brand advisor, monthly planning sessions, two long-form thought-leadership pieces per quarter, quarterly content performance reviews, and a private content workspace. The year concludes with a review presentation and narrative arc for the following year.
- Named advisor throughout the twelve months
- Monthly editorial planning sessions (60 min)
- Eight long-form pieces per year (two per quarter)
- Quarterly content performance reviews
- Year-end review and next-year narrative plan
DURATION
12 months
PRICE
SGD 1,150 / mo
BILLING
Monthly in SGD
At a Glance
Pricing Overview
BRAND POSITIONING REVIEW
SGD 195
Fixed price · Two weeks
- Positioning statement
- Tone-of-voice note
- Audience map
- Three narrative directions
- Website copy
- Ongoing advisory
Best for: firms exploring an outside perspective
COMMUNICATIONS REFRESH
SGD 575
Fixed price · Six weeks
- Everything in Review
- Full website copy
- Lawyer biographies
- 3–5 topic write-ups
- Email template library
- Ongoing advisory
Best for: firms ready for a full communications update
ANNUAL RETAINER
SGD 1,150
Per month · Twelve months
- Named advisor
- Monthly planning sessions
- 8 long-form pieces per year
- Quarterly content reviews
- Private content workspace
- Year-end narrative review
Best for: firms investing in a long-term editorial presence
Decision Guide
Which Engagement Is Right for Your Firm?
| WHAT YOU NEED | REVIEW SGD 195 |
REFRESH SGD 575 |
RETAINER SGD 1,150/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outside read on your current positioning | |||
| Updated website copy and biographies | |||
| Published thought-leadership pieces | |||
| Ongoing advisory through the year | |||
| Monthly editorial planning | |||
| Quarterly content performance reviews |
Standards
How We Operate Across All Engagements
Confidentiality
Mutual NDA in place. Client materials, firm names and engagement details are never referenced externally without permission.
PDPA Compliance
All personal data handled in accordance with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act. Secure storage, no third-party sharing.
Regulatory Awareness
Familiar with Law Society of Singapore guidelines on solicitor publicity. Work is designed to operate within those parameters.
Written Agreements
Every engagement is governed by a written brief. Scope changes are agreed in writing before any additional work proceeds.
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Not Sure Which Engagement Fits? Start a Conversation.
Send us a brief note about where your firm is and what you are trying to achieve. We will suggest the engagement that makes the most sense for your situation.
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