Practice areas/Corporate & Commercial
Drafting Contracts
Drafting and vetting of commercial agreements.
A properly drafted agreement allocates risk clearly and reduces the prospect of a dispute. The firm drafts and vets commercial contracts with precision, ensuring that each party's obligations, protections and remedies are recorded in terms that will withstand scrutiny.
Scope of services
- Supply, service and distribution agreements
- Sale of business, share and asset agreements
- Employment, independent contractor and restraint of trade agreements
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
- Vetting of agreements prepared by a counterparty
When to seek advice
- Before executing an agreement prepared by another party
- Where standard-form agreements have not been subject to legal review
- Where a significant commercial arrangement has yet to be reduced to writing
This page provides a general overview of the firm's services in this practice area and does not constitute legal advice. Prescription periods and other time limits apply to many claims, and we recommend that you consult an attorney regarding your specific circumstances at the earliest opportunity.
Our engagement process.
Irrespective of the area of law, every mandate proceeds through the same four stages, so that clients understand precisely what is being done on their behalf, and why.
Initial consultation
We establish the facts, clarify your objectives and review the relevant documentation.
Assessment and advice
You receive a candid assessment of the merits, the risks, the probable course of the matter and the options available.
Mandate and strategy
The scope of work and the strategy are agreed, and the terms of our mandate are confirmed in writing before work commences.
Representation and reporting
We conduct the matter to its conclusion and report at each stage, so that no development arrives unannounced.
Engage the firm.
To discuss a matter or to request a consultation, contact our offices. We will confirm how the firm is able to assist and advise on the appropriate next steps.