Commercial contracts

Documents that reflect the deal and allocate risk clearly

We assist businesses with drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts that support transactions, operations and commercial relationships.

Commercial contract services

The focus is not only whether a clause is legally effective, but whether the agreement accurately records the transaction, allocates responsibility and protects the client's commercial position.

Service agreementsTerms of tradeSupplier agreementsDistribution agreementsAgency agreementsConsultancy agreementsIndependent contractor agreementsSale and purchase agreementsSettlement agreements

Drafting, review and negotiation

A contract should be considered against the actual commercial arrangement. We can identify material risks, explain the effect of key provisions, propose revisions and assist with negotiations before the agreement is signed.

Employment law advice is outside the firm's stated service scope. Independent contractor arrangements are considered only in their commercial-contract context.

Before signing

Questions worth resolving early

  • Are the parties, scope and payment obligations clear?
  • Who bears each operational and financial risk?
  • What warranties, indemnities and liability limits apply?
  • Who owns or may use the intellectual property?
  • How may the agreement be varied, renewed or terminated?
  • What happens if an obligation is not performed?