company to Review contract for IR35

[westredd]

I want to get my new contract reviewed by a consultancy for IR35. My contract as been drawn up already by the agency and I want to have it checked or have advise on what should be altered to get it out of IR35.

Can anyone recommend a company? Ive seen a few companies and the price ranges a lot from £85 - £200 + vat.

[vhadiant]

I'm using QDos (http://www.qdosconsulting.com/default.asp)

[malvolio]

It's generally accepted that the best and most capable IR35 review team are Bauer and Cotterell.

Cost is not an issue, if you set it against 20% of the total contract value.

[kingshuk]

yes I will second Bauer and Cotterell. Very good quality feedback, detailed report.

[TheFaQQer]

I've used Qdos in the past and been very pleased with them. B&C (as suggested by others) seem to be well recommended. Lawspeed might do it, but no idea about how good they are.

The main ones mentioned on here are B&C and Qdos, typically in that order.

[malvolio]

Lawspeed are actually quite good for overall contract reviews. They will pick up IR35 issues but will also look at the commercials. QDOS and B&C focus on IR35 which, with the main agencies and traditional contracts, are all most people are really worried about.

[kingshuk]

Malvilo, in the event of an IR35 investigation do PCG members get to choose B&C or someone else to represent them ? Or does PCG have a 'preferred vendor' that provides legal representation?

[Andy2]

B&C charge £150 for one contract check and qdos charge about 40 quid for 3 contracts in a year. whats the catch ?

[Qdos Contractor]

B&C charge £150 for one contract check and qdos charge about 40 quid for 3 contracts in a year. whats the catch ?

No catch. The Freelance Club assessments give a 'pass or fail' type overview, plus a concise list of necessary amendments. B&C's £150 review would be a clause by clause analysis. The difference in price is simply due to the amount of detail provided.

We also offer a full, detailed review service for £85 + VAT.

[TheFaQQer]

Malvilo, in the event of an IR35 investigation do PCG members get to choose B&C or someone else to represent them ? Or does PCG have a 'preferred vendor' that provides legal representation?

malvolio