Contracts

Our contracts team have a wide range of experience with commercial matters involving the preparation of business contracts and agreements.

Business contracts are a vital part of every company irrespective of their size. Your business is only as effective as the agreements you have in place for commercial relationships between businesses and clients, suppliers and employees.

Poorly drafted or ill-advised contracts could potentially cause more problems than no contract at all. These can often cause disputes that end up in lengthy and expensive court cases. It is therefore essential to consult a specialist contract solicitor early on to draft and review your agreement to ensure it is clear and straightforward for all parties to understand. Our solicitors regularly assist individuals and businesses with comprehensive contract drafting and review services.

Drafting Contracts
We take the time to understand your business and the sector in which it trades, allowing us to negotiate and draft expert contracts that are tailored for your needs and ensuring that your best interests are protected.

Once any contract has been drafted, our specialist commercial solicitors will take the time to ensure that you understand the implications and obligations of the contract in full. We will also assist with implementing the contract, by advising you of the steps required to achieve this.

Reviewing Contracts
Even if you are confident that a contract you are presenting or being presented with includes all the terms you need, you also need to verify that it is fair, clear, and legally binding.
It is important not just sign a poorly drafted agreement as it can often result in business disputes further down the line which can cause delays and can be very costly to resolve.
Our experts offer a tailored legal review of your contract. Our service will provide you with specific and in-depth analysis of what a contract contains, what may be absent and what would be advisable to revise.

We often see the following areas that are overlooked within contracts:
Who is to do what?
Timescales
When will payment be made?
What happens if payment is late or not made?
How will any dispute be dealt with to avoid court?
A good contract takes into consideration future obligations and provides flexibility for the changing nature of the business.

Our Expertise

The right contract can make all the difference when disputes and problems arise. Our extensive expertise includes drafting and reviewing:
Commercial contracts
Supplier agreements
Joint Venture agreements
Shareholder agreements and partnership agreements
Employment contracts
Share sale and purchase agreements
Consultancy Agreements
Asset sale and purchase agreements
Loan Agreements
Construction or Building Contracts
Business Terms and Conditions (T&Cs)
Confidentiality Agreements
Non-Disclosure Agreements

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