General commercial
Overview
Successful businesses have one thing in common - key relationships with customers, suppliers and collaborators. However, documenting these relationships does not always receive the attention it deserves. In good times, this won’t matter, as long as everyone is getting what they want. But unless there is a contract in place that clearly sets out everyone’s rights and obligations then it can become a fertile ground for dispute, especially when times become tougher or the original individuals are no longer around to say “this is what we meant”.
Good lawyers will make sure that your key contracts are legally watertight whilst remaining clear and concise. Excellent lawyers will go that bit further by anticipating change and new commercial opportunities or risks without exposing you to undue liability.
We understand that the advice you need has to be proportionate to the value of the contemplated deal. We have the experience to know whether you need a high level review of a contract to highlight any “show stoppers” or whether a more detailed amendment is required. Whatever the output, you will receive practical advice in plain English.
We are experienced at managing the day-to-day issues as well as the exciting new business opportunities. We’re interested in supporting you for the longer term, through providing training and standard precedents, as well as through pro-active legal advice. Importantly we always strive to understand your end goal and respond in a way that you’ll find valuable.
Our commercial advices includes:
- Tender processes (including advice on public procurement)
- Terms and conditions of supply and purchase
- Agency agreements
- Distribution agreements
- Franchising agreements
- Manufacturing and supply agreements
- Outsourcing
- Confidentiality and trade secrets
- Data protection and information management
- Consultancy agreements
- Service agreements
- E-commerce terms and conditions
- Sponsorship agreements
- Consumer rights
- Competition law
- International trade
- Collaborations and other contractual joint ventures