Commercial Contracts

Our commercial contracts solicitors can assist businesses with advice on a full range of commercial contracts which they may encounter during their business operations, including:

• Business terms and conditions
• Commercial finance agreements
• Overage agreements
• Planning agreements
• Renewable energy agreements
• Supply contracts
• IT service agreements
• Distribution and agency agreements
• Franchise agreements
• Outsourcing agreements
• Joint venture agreements

There are undoubtedly some occasions where the contract in nature may be too niche for our expertise to cover, for example intellectual property contracts. However, in those circumstances we have excellent contacts with other firms and we would be able to try our very best to fix you up with someone who could assist.

Our team have been helping businesses with all of the aspects of commercial contracts and agreements for many years. As such, we have seen all of the common issues that can arise, as well as most of the uncommon ones. We can therefore provide seasoned advice you can rely on to protect your business interests.

We can also draw on expertise from across the firm in related areas, such as commercial property, agricultural business law and commercial debt recovery.

When signing any commercial contract or agreement, it is essential to fully understand all of the potential implications. Given how long and complicated these documents are, it can be very easy to miss or misinterpret the terms.

Our team are here to make sure that doesn’t happen, giving you clear advice in plain English in exactly what you are agreeing to, where there is room for potential problems and what you can do to sidestep such issues.

Every business relationship is different, with its own unique challenges and aspirations. Our team understand this and will work closely with you to understand exactly what you are trying to achieve. We can then provide tailored advice to help ensure any agreement you enter does what you need it to and nothing else.

Drafting Commercial Contracts and Agreements

If you need to define the terms on which your business will trade with customers, or rights and responsibilities of the parties in a business relationship, it is critical to get expert legal support.

Our commercial contracts solicitors will talk through your aims and advise you on all of the issues you need to consider. We can then draft a robust contract or agreement that meets your requirements, helping you to operate effectively while providing strong legal protection in the event that anything goes wrong.

Advice on the Terms of Commercial Contracts and Agreements

You should never sign a commercial contract or agreement without getting expert legal advice first. This ensures you understand the full implications of what you are agreeing to, which may not always be obvious at first sight.

Our team have the expertise to work through even the most complex agreements with you, making sure all of the terms are clear and that you can see how they may affect your business. Where there are points you may wish to amend, we can support you in negotiating with the other party or parties to the contract to achieve your goals.

Negotiating Commercial Contracts and Agreements

Where there is the need to negotiate a contract or agreement for your business, we can support you in defining your objective and working with the other parties to reach an agreement on the terms. We can then draft the agreed terms or review the final agreement if it is drafted by the other party’s solicitors.

Commercial Contract Disputes

Should you find your business involved in a dispute over a commercial contract it is essential to get specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity. This can help you to be clear about your legal position and what your options are to achieve a resolution.

Our commercial contracts solicitors will be happy to advise on the terms of a contract or agreement and how it applies to your current dispute. We can then support you in taking action to address the issues your business is facing.

We offer a range of flexible pricing options to suit your business’s needs and budget, including fixed fee agreements where appropriate.

Our commercial contracts solicitors will be happy to provide a realistic estimate of costs at the outset and will always keep you up to date about the cost of any ongoing legal work we carry out for you.

For more information about our fees and pricing, please get in touch.