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Commercial contracts lawyers

Whether you represent a multinational corporation or run a small business with big ambitions, our commercial contracts lawyers can help with all types of contracts and trading arrangements.

Commercial contracts can be intricate and complex. Let us worry about the finer details. Our commercial contracts lawyers listen to your needs, appreciate your specific circumstances and achieve your desired outcome – all with minimum fuss.

How our commercial contracts team can help

Our commercial contract lawyers create practical, workable arrangements that enable business to proceed smoothly. With first class technical knowledge and experience, we never lose sight of commercial realities. We will keep you abreast of progress and anticipate potential pitfalls.

We draft, review and negotiate all types of contracts and agreements – all while keeping your business’ best interests at heart. Our commercial contracts lawyers possess the creativity and versatility to help with more unusual or unique requirements. Speak to us about:

  • Agency agreements
  • Distribution and supply agreements
  • Terms and Conditions of business
  • Collaboration agreements
  • Joint ventures
  • Procurement and outsourcing
  • Service level agreements
  • Technology transfer agreements
  • Software licences
  • E-commerce agreements
  • Manufacturing agreements
  • Confidentiality and exclusivity agreements

Key contacts

 Pete Kenyon

Partner
Commercial

Kathryn Rogers

Partner
Commercial

Irfan Baluch

Partner
Commercial

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Our commercial contracts experience

Advised a world leading provider of live sports and entertainment technology on its contracts with sports federations and broadcasters.

Acted for the developer of a new patented medical device drafting its licensing and distribution agreements for the expansion of its products into Europe.

Advised a leading online travel agent and technology provider on its long-term exclusive distribution agreement with a key strategic partner.

Drafting and negotiating a solution design, development, licensing and support agreement for one of the UK’s largest rail freight operators, for the procurement of a new freight management solution.

Advised Berry Gardens on their appointment of, and related contractual arrangements with, Jessica Ennis as their national ambassador.

Advised Holiday Extras on a broad range of commercial contracts including distribution agreements, outsourcing agreements and agreements relating to the provision of a payment gateway.

How we made a difference

Over the last decade and more, the Cripps team have been on call to give us the support we need, when we needed it and to help us realise our vision. Because of their in-depth understanding of our business and technology and like minded approach to delivering innovative solutions and managing risk, we regard them as a key strategic partner who continue to make a very valuable contribution to our business.

RDT

Pete Kenyon is very skilled and knowledgeable and transfers this knowledge to you with confidence and reassurance.

Legal 500 2020

We have worked with several parts of the practice most of this support is directed through Irfan Baluch who is extremely knowledgeable. Irfan ensures that the support we receive is aligned to our needs. He was able to provide guidance during early days of Covid on specific contracts and in shaping difficult discussions on contracts with suppliers and customers.

Legal 500 2022

Our key contact, Pete Kenyon is always available, responsive, knowledgeable and can provide great legal and commercial advice during the process.

Legal 500 2022

Pete provides consistent and concise advice.

A business client

Vastly experienced in IT.

A business client

Irfan explains things simply and from a commercial perspective.

A business client

Pete Kenyon is great at talking to our customers and getting them to see our viewpoint.

Legal 500 2020

Very thorough, and they ask the right questions to get the information they need.

A business client

Frequently asked questions

What legal issues do I need to consider when building a brand?
Whilst building a brand involves highly complex concepts such as the brand values, vision and personality and how the brand is to be ultimately positioned in the marketplace; there are also a number of more fundamental elements which need to be addressed which are critical in contributing to the legal protection for the brand as a whole.

What is the purpose of a confidentiality agreement, or an NDA?
A confidentiality agreement defines and protects confidential information. They can be one-way, or mutual agreements.

What are ‘terms of business’?
A terms of business document sets out the basics of your relationship with your client.

What is a service level agreement?
A service level agreement (SLA) records a common understanding about services, priorities, responsibilities, guarantees and warranties between parties where one party is the customer and the other is the service provider.

What are the key issues to consider when setting up an e-commerce website?
Whilst setting up an e-commerce website is often viewed as a quick and easy way to get your products and services out in the marketplace; there are a number of fundamental elements which should be addressed and resolved before you venture on-line. View our legal checklist for e-commerce websites.

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