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Commercial Contracts
Well-drafted commercial contracts provide clarity, allocate risk and help businesses understand exactly what is expected from each party. Poorly drafted or unsuitable agreements can create uncertainty and costly disputes.
We prepare, review and negotiate commercial agreements tailored to the transaction and the client's objectives, focusing on clear terms and practical protection.
Areas of service
Agency agreements govern arrangements where one party is authorised to act on behalf of another in relation to specified business activities.
We prepare and review agency agreements to clearly define authority, responsibilities, payment arrangements, restrictions and termination rights.
Joint venture agreements establish how two or more parties will work together on a shared commercial project or business opportunity.
We help structure the relationship and document matters such as ownership, funding, decision-making, responsibilities, profit sharing and exit arrangements.
Business terms and conditions establish the contractual basis on which goods or services are supplied or purchased.
We prepare and review terms tailored to the business, addressing matters such as payment, liability, performance, termination and dispute management.
NDAs and confidentiality agreements protect sensitive commercial information disclosed during negotiations, projects, employment or other business relationships.
We prepare and review agreements that clearly define what information is protected, how it may be used and the obligations applying to the receiving party.
Consultancy agreements define the relationship between a business and an independent consultant providing professional or specialist services.
We document the scope of services, fees, responsibilities, intellectual property, confidentiality and termination provisions to create clarity for both parties.
A debenture can provide a lender with security over some or all of a company's assets as part of a financing arrangement.
We advise on the legal implications and prepare or review the relevant security documentation while ensuring the agreed arrangement is documented correctly.
Procurement agreements govern the purchase or supply of goods and services and can be important to managing price, quality, delivery and commercial risk.
We prepare and negotiate agreements that clearly set out the parties' obligations and provide practical protections if performance issues arise.
A share sale and purchase agreement records the terms on which ownership of shares in a company is transferred from seller to buyer.
We prepare and negotiate the agreement, including relevant warranties, protections and completion arrangements, as part of the wider transaction.
Franchise agreements establish the relationship between a franchisor and franchisee, including rights to use a brand and business system.
We review and advise on the rights, fees, obligations, restrictions and termination provisions involved so clients understand the commercial commitment they are entering into.
A shareholders' agreement regulates the relationship between shareholders and can address management, decision-making, share transfers and what happens when circumstances change.
We prepare agreements tailored to the ownership structure and commercial objectives, helping reduce uncertainty and the potential for future disputes.
A guarantee creates an obligation for one party to meet another party's liabilities if the primary party fails to do so.
We explain the risks and legal effect of guarantees and prepare or review the documentation so clients understand the obligations before committing.
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