Business Contracts

Most businesses only look at contracts when something goes wrong, such as unclear terms, unpaid invoices, liability exposure or a deal that no longer works in practice.

But contracts also shape how your business is viewed by others.

They are relied on by counterparties, banks, investors and auditors to assess:

• how you operate;

• how risk is allocated;

• how reliable and credible your business is.

They also need to give you certainty, particularly around what happens if things change or need to end.

Our clients’ priorities are usually clear when instructing us. They demand speed, practical, usable advice, certainty on key terms (especially termination), legal fees that are proportionate to the likely value/risk of the contract.

Types of Contracts We Advise On

We advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including:

• Terms and conditions

• Supply of goods and services agreements

• Service level agreements (SLAs)

• Consultancy and management agreements · Employment contracts and senior executive terms

• Distribution and agency agreements

• Manufacturing and outsourcing contracts

• Loan, borrowing and inter-company agreements

Our Approach: Focus on What Actually Matters

We focus on:

• identifying the key commercial issues quickly

• giving clear, actionable advice

• avoiding unnecessary drafting or over-negotiation

• ensuring the contract is practical, credible and workable

We support you at every stage, whether you need lawyers for drafting, reviewing, updating or negotiating a contract.

Our starting point is always to focus on the key terms:

• Scope – the fundamentals that both parties are required to deliver

• Payment – when and how you get paid or are required to make payments (including potential reasons for lawful delay in payment)

• Liability – what you are exposed to

• Termination – how and when you can exit

• Performance – service levels and obligations

• Limiting exposure – liability caps and protections

• Certainty – clear obligations and outcomes

• Termination and exit – practical, enforceable provisions

• Negotiation points – objective is to maximise your position without slowing things down by focusing on the points that matter, pushing back where needed and agreeing workable outcomes

Speak to us

If you need a contract drafted, reviewed or negotiated, we can help you understand the risks, improve your position and move forward with confidence.