Commercial

Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements

Overview

We advise leading international and local companies on all aspects of structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, including agreements for the sale and purchase of goods and services.

Our advisory work guides clients through every stage of the contracting process, from understanding proposed terms, to negotiating changes, to finalizing binding agreements.

Services

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Drafting of Agreements

We draft and review standard contractual documentation, including preliminary contracts, framework agreements, memoranda of understanding, non-disclosure agreements, and joint venture agreements.

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Commercial contract review and risk assessment

We provide legal opinions and analysis on a wide range of commercial matters and risks in commercial agreements, including contractual liability, warranties, termination rights, and the consequences of breach.

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Types of Agreements

We advise on and draft a broad range of commercial agreements, including software license agreements, franchise agreements, distribution agreements, design and manufacturing agreements, public-private partnership (PPP) agreements, public procurement agreements, marketing and sponsorship agreements, and IT agreements.

Sectors

We have long-standing experience advising clients across sectors such as Consumer Goods & Retail, Energy and Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences, Technology & Software, Food & Beverage, Fashion & Luxury Goods, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing & Engineering, and Public sector.

Selected matters

A representative slice of recent matters, anonymised. We don't publish client names; references are available privately on request.

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Advised a multinational manufacturer on drafting and negotiating of a cross-border distribution agreement.

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Represented a technology company on drafting and negotiating a software licensing agreement with an international partner.

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Advised a consortium on contractual matters relating to a public-private partnership (PPP) project.

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Supported a client in a public procurement tender, including drafting and review of bid documentation.

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Provided a legal opinion on contractual liability and termination rights in a long-term supply agreement.

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