Our Commercial Department is regularly asked to advise companies on a wide range of commercial services. These include drafting contracts, terms and conditions, agency and distribution agreements, e-commerce agreements, competition issues and franchising. We have a wealth of experience in all these areas and are regularly retained by local, national and international companies to provide commercial advice.
Terms and Conditions
Our services range from drafting tailor-made terms and conditions for business trading and online trading to reviewing and advising on the implications of the terms and conditions of existing arrangements.
We are conscious that an effective set of terms and conditions provide a considerable degree of protection to our clients and their businesses. To understand more about our clients’ business, we often meet with our clients at their premises in order to review our clients’ business practices to ensure that the terms and conditions contain appropriate terms, which accurately reflect our clients’ trading practices and those of the industry in which they operate.
Franchising
We act for both franchisor and franchisee in respect of the granting and taking of franchise agreements in connection with a wide range of products and services.
If we are retained by a potential franchisor, we offer profound advice and documentation in order to protect the precious rights that they possess in the various concepts, trade marks and names, designs, and methods of trading, etc.
When acting for franchisees, we supply detailed advice concerning the rights and obligations of franchisees, in particular in relation to the period of time that the franchisee is tied into any franchise arrangement, the territory that the franchisee may be confined to and restrictions on how the franchisee operates. We will assist with all negotiations and provide thorough advice so that the proposed franchisee can make an informed decision as to whether to proceed.
Contracts
We pride ourselves as being specialists in drafting all types of commercial agreements. Our unique team of lawyers provide advice on contracts relating to the sale and supply of goods and services, warehousing and distribution agreements, export/import agreements and e-commerce agreements. We will dedicate our time to reviewing existing contracts, providing experienced assistance with amendments, considering all business issues in preparing bespoke and standard contractual documentation and involving ourselves in contractual negotiations where appropriate.
We work directly with our clients in ensuring that all such contracts accurately reflect their own commercial practices and provide the utmost protection.
Agency and Distribution
We advise on all aspects of sales and marketing agreements, whether this be reviewing and negotiating a contract or preparing a standard or bespoke document. These agreements often concern matters of European trade law/anti-competitive practices and we will seek to ensure that there is no possibility of non-compliance. We also deal with domestic agency and distribution agreements and will provide a quick response to any enquiry that you may have in this complex area of law.
Internet and E-commerce
We advise our clients on contract terms and applicable legislation which are relevant to the e-commerce world. We have acquired expertise on drafting terms and conditions, privacy policies and data protection notices for the sale and supply of goods and services online.
If you’re looking to expand your company's market share, or have been approached to sell your company, then give us a call on 0800 294 4891 or fill out our online contact form. Our dedicated Business Services team are always on hand to find you the best deal!
