Clear, concise and pragmatic commercial agreements are invaluable to all organisations. Whatever the nature of the relationship, a well drafted agreement will:

• reduce uncertainty and the likelihood of disputes;
• reflect the level of risk you are willing to accept, and
• provide solutions when things do not go to plan.
  

Our Commercial team is comprised of specialists with extensive experience in maximising the value of commercial agreements for their clients. 

We work collaboratively with leading companies, organisations and government departments across our key sectors to provide commercially focussed advice on all aspects of the drafting, negotiation, and administration of commercial agreements. These range from the largest outsourcing deals to smaller, yet business-critical, supply contracts and consumer-facing terms and conditions.

Our work

Our team advises clients on the whole remit of commercial legal matters, including:

• supply and manufacturing agreements;
• procurement, outsourcing and logistics contracts;
• international supply chain contracts;
• standard terms and conditions of supply and purchase, including consumer terms;
• panel agreements with suppliers;
• consultancy agreements and other services agreements;
• sales, marketing, advertising and promotion agreements;
• sponsorship contracts and agreements;
• agency, distributorship and merchandising arrangements;
• specialist manufacturing and maintenance agreements;
• joint ventures, co-operation, collaboration and teaming agreements;
• licensing, research, development and exploitation agreements;
• access arrangements and deeds; and
• non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements.
  

We work closely and collaboratively with our clients. This means we assist our clients both with their ‘business-as-usual’ needs, as well as more complex matters like preparing and negotiating bespoke documents for unique transactions. 

Our approach

We approach things practically and commercially. Our lawyers appreciate the need for plain language and deliver readable contracts that protect our client’s commercial interests.

Our sector-focussed approach means we have a deep understanding of the key drivers that shape commercial dealings in our clients’ industries. A high proportion of our lawyers have in-house legal experience, whether from having worked in industry or being seconded to in-house teams. The result is commercial lawyers who understand our clients' key drivers and pressures, and who are able to deliver relevant and pragmatic advice that meets internal deadlines.

Our team is often called on to advise on novel legal issues that are at the forefront of new developments in the market. We closely follow developments around areas of innovation such as internet of things, data utilisation and commercialisation, blockchain, mobile health, satellites, cloud computing, autonomous/connected cars and AI.