Commercial Contract Solicitors
Commercial and Corporate Services
As a business, if you are entering into regular contracts with suppliers or contractors, it is imperative that you protect your business interests. A contract forms the base of the relationship and outlines what the parties agree to do, or agree not to do. They contain Important contractual terms which are often critical to the successful operation of the business.
Another important aspect of commercial contracts is the procedures they set out in the event that a dispute arises. Clauses that deal with risk passing, insurance, payment terms, force majeure, timescales, ownership of Intellectual Property, termination and limitation of liability as well as other key terms need to be considered. The courts are at liberty to scrutinise every term of the contract if necessary in order to give effect to the intentions of the parties and therefore it is Important for any contract you are to enter into to be at least reviewed, if not drafted and negotiated, by a solicitor. Ambiguous terms should be avoided and a ‘plain English’ approach adopted to minimise the risk of a dispute over the Interpretation of any of the terms.
O’Donnell Solicitors has extensive expertise and experience in drafting commercial contracts. Our solicitors always take the time to get to know a business and this positions us well to be able to translate this into any contracts we draft or negotiate on your behalf.
The types of commercial contracts we regularly help clients with include:
- Terms and conditions of business
- Contracts for the Supply of Goods or Services
- Long term supply agreements
- Outsourcing contracts
- Distribution agreements
- Introducer Agreements
- Consultancy agreements
Each and every contract will be drafted with your business’s best interests in mind. Our straight-talking solicitors will also clearly explain the terms of a contract to you to ensure that you understand both your obligations and those of the other party.
O’Donnell Solicitors can offer advice on any current contracts that your business has entered into as well as assist in redrafting and issuing these where your interests can be better protected. Our commercial team can also provide advice and negotiate on your behalf if a dispute has arisen in regards to a current contract.
Led by Director James O’Donnell, our corporate and commercial solicitors advise clients across a wide range of industry sectors across the North West and UK wide.
To speak to James, Ben or another of our experienced corporate and commercial solicitors, please contact our Office on 01457 761 320 or alternatively email us.
Our Services
Being a friendly, approachable firm who act swiftly for their clients and provide ‘straight-talking’ legal advice, O’Donnell Solicitors have a loyal client base and are fortunate enough to receive many word of mouth recommendations.
Asset Sales & Purchases
Our Corporate solicitors are able to guide you through every stage of asset sales and purchase, protecting your interests from the outset.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our commercial and corporate solicitors advise buyers, sellers, funders and investors on both public and private Mergers & Acquisitions and private equity buyers on private equity finance deals.
Joint Venture Agreements
O'Donnell Solicitors have significant experience in negotiating Joint Ventures, Partnership Structures, Strategic Alliances and Teaming Arrangements to help clients build their business & enter new markets
Commercial Partnership & LLP Agreements
Our commercial team has extensive experience in advising on commercial partnerships and LLP agreements, and are able to advise you on all aspects of the conversion process - offering incisive and timely advice
Shareholder Agreements
Our accessible team of commercial solicitors will provide ongoing advice to company directors and managers in relatrion to their ongoing obligations when it comes to shareholders agreements
Company Restructuring
Our highly experienced team of corporate solicitors will provide you with legal and tax advice on all aspects of corporate restructuring, including reducing staff, refinancing and turnaround
Commercial Banking Matters
Finance is of paramount importance to all businesses - whether they are a start-up or established business. Our team advise on all aspects of commercial banking matters, including Funding Options, Security Requirements and Facility Documentation.
Commercial Contracts
You can rely on our commercial contract solicitors for tailored legal advice on a wide range of business contracts and agreements to ensure you avoid any disputes and litigation matters
Terms and Conditions
Our experienced team of commercial solicitors will tailor your terms and conditions of business to create certainty, limit liability and reduce risk in order to enhance your businesses reputation
Trademarks and Intellectual Property
Our well established and experienced team of trademarks and intellectual property solicitors handle advisory, disputes and transactional work on a national and international scale.
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