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Don't Leave Your Business Exposed to Risk: Work with Our Commercial Contracts Lawyers
A contract lawyer provides legal advice and representation to businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large corporations. They assist businesses in drafting, updating, and negotiating the terms and conditions of contracts with employees, suppliers, and customers. Their expertise in creating and overseeing these agreements is crucial to safeguarding their clients' interests, ensuring that all clauses are worded clearly, are fair, and are legally enforceable. Read More
An agreements lawyer will usually be involved in creating, managing, and enforcing the following types of contracts:
- The sale of goods and services: These are designed to address all the key information that governs the sale of products and work done in a B2B transaction. A lawyer will include information about pricing, when payment needs to be made, delivery schedules, warranties, and contingencies for when things do not go as planned. They will ensure that both party's rights and obligations are clearly defined and compliant with local, national, and international legal regulations.
- Partnership collaborations: A joint venture agreement typically outlines key aspects such as how profits will be shared among the parties, the roles and responsibilities of each partner, who has decision-making authority, and the procedure for how complaints should be directed and handled. A legal professional ensures that the terms clearly define ownership percentages, capital contributions, and other important details. By doing so, they help manage expectations and reduce the potential for conflicts, offering a solid framework for resolving disputes should they arise. This clarity is essential for maintaining smooth operations and protecting the individual and business interests of everybody involved.
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information, such as customer data and product development details, is essential. A signed NDA is designed to safeguard this information by preventing employees and business associates from sharing it with unauthorised individuals, the media, or competitors. A solicitor ensures that the NDA clearly specifies the duration of the confidentiality obligation, defines the information that must be protected, and outlines the consequences of disclosing the information. This helps keep the business’s information secure and demands that all parties are accountable for protecting it.
- Terms of employment: These contracts outline key aspects of the employment relationship, including the employee's responsibilities, compensation, benefits, working conditions, notice period, intellectual property rights, and non-compete clauses. A solicitor ensures that the contract is compliant with employment laws and protects the interests of both parties. Having a well-drafted employment contract is essential for minimising the risk of legal disputes, such as wrongful dismissal or disability discrimination claims, by clearly defining expectations.
Other examples of contracts include franchise, intellectual property, and product supply and distribution agreements.
What to Expect from Your Legal Contract Lawyer
At Velocity Legal, our team works closely with clients to ensure that business arrangements are fair, clear, and legally enforceable. Whether drafting employment agreements or joint venture contracts, our expert commercial contract lawyers make sure that all parties understand their rights and obligations.
In the event of a breach of contract, our lawyers check that the appropriate legal processes are followed to protect the interests of clients. We also offer negotiation and mediation services to resolve disputes quickly, helping to avoid lengthy litigation and reach a fair resolution for all parties involved.
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