Commercial Contracts

Our commercial contract solicitors based in Kent offer a full range of commercial law services to suit the needs of your business. Every business is different and will require tailored documentation to govern its trading relationships.

A number of transactions, particularly low-value trading relationships, can take place and proceed on standard terms of business without detailed documentation. Despite this, some transactions will be more complex and will benefit from carefully drafted commercial contracts specific for the purpose – for these situations we recommend getting in touch with one of our commercial law solicitors.

Our specialist commercial solicitors can assist in all of the following areas:

We can advise on drafting standardised or specific terms of business for use with third parties. We can also Review the terms of business provided by suppliers. We can also review your terms of business to ensure that they take account of legislative changes.

Agency, distribution & franchise agreements

Our commercial contract solicitors can advise on agency and distribution and franchise agreements that will comply with competition law and the rules regulating agency agreements.

Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreements

We can advise on how to put an enforceable NDA in place that protects your business and help you decide the best options for you if a breach occurs.

Joint ventures

We can advise on joint venture agreements and your alternative options, including, collaboration agreement, partnership/LLP agreement, or special purpose vehicle (SPV company).

Outsourcing agreements

There are many advantages to outsourcing services, but it often demands complex arrangements that require careful drafting and negotiation. We can guide you through the process and make sure your service agreement is commercially sound.

eCommerce

We can advise on the legalities of running and managing a website, from online terms and conditions to cookie and privacy policies.

Intellectual property

We can advise on all the legal issues surrounding the licencing of your intellectual property

How our commercial contracts solicitors can help you:

• Advise on how legislation will impact on the enforceability of certain terms
• Consider complex rules dealing with competition in markets
• Advise on the responsibilities and obligations of both parties in a franchising relationship
• Advise on the complex legal issues from the transfer of assets to employment law issues

Some of our recent projects:

• Broadgate Marketing merge into Mainland
• Demerger of Kent based veterinary partnership
• AIM listed 21st Century secures exclusive agreement
• Bell ID secure global distribution agreement
• ELFy Medical App – Terms and Conditions
• PPS Group Limited disposal of shares