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Commercial agreements lie at the heart of successful business growth and are essential for securing best value, maximising opportunities, and managing risk.

Vague or uncertain business contracts can often lead to disputes and costly litigation, both of which can be time consuming and financial draining for businesses. Having legal support and guidance from experienced commercial lawyers is crucial for minimising risks and protecting the interests of your business.

Our partner-led team of commercial lawyers combine expert technical advice with industry experience to deliver clear, pragmatic, and creative solutions that get results.

Our experienced commercial solicitors build close working relationships with high-profile clients across the UK and beyond, from large international groups and listed businesses, through to ambitious fast-growth SMEs and in-house legal teams.

How can our contract lawyers help you?

As your trusted partner, our contract lawyers work alongside your teams to navigate you through a wide range of legal agreements. Whether you’re seeking to complete on a major commercial contract or require specialist advice on a niche area of law, our contract law solicitors are here to help.

Expertise on international issues, such as cross border trade, is also on hand thanks to our global network of partners due to our Geneva Group International (GGI) membership.

Our services
  • Advertising and marketing agreements
  • Agency and distribution agreements
  • Bribery Act and Modern Slavery Act compliance and contractual provisions
  • BYOD terms
  • Collaboration and joint venture agreements
  • Commercial due diligence
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Consumer contracts
  • Contract law training
  • Data protection agreements
  • e-commerce agreements
  • Framework agreements
  • Franchise agreements
  • Guarantee and indemnities
  • Hire agreements
  • International and cross-border contracts
  • Licensing agreements
  • Logistics agreements
  • Managed Services agreements
  • Manufacturing agreements
  • Online trading terms
  • Outsourcing agreements
  • Privacy and cookie notices/policies
  • Purchasing agreements
  • Remote access agreements
  • Reseller agreements
  • Sale of Goods and Services Agreements
  • Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Software Agreements (including subscription terms, cloud product terms, EULAs, support and maintenance Agreements)
  • Sponsorship Agreements
  • Standard Terms and Conditions
  • Subcontracts
  • Transitional Services Agreements
  • Website design and development Agreements
  • Website hosting and maintenance Agreements
  • Website terms of use

Contact a specialist

Damien Charlton

Partner | Head of Corporate and Commercial

+44 (0) 330 137 3410

+44 (0)770 253 7432

Email Damien Charlton

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Phil Tompkins

Partner | Commercial

+44 (0) 330 137 3415

+44 (0)7980 769 630

Email Phil Tompkins

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What people say

  • The corporate and commercial team are engaging, proactive and approachable and work collaboratively and in a one team manner

    Legal 500, client quote

  • The team inspires us with confidence and encourages us to grow and think differently, providing beyond legal support and exceptional levels of service

    Legal 500, client quote

  • Phil was recommended to us when we had issues with a sports body. He was very clear, personable and knowledgeable about a range of issues. Phil always presented a variety of options and the potential effect - this enabled us to have an idea of costs and exactly which actions to take. We felt he cared about us as clients and was both realistic and reassuring throughout.

    Lisa Houghton-Smith (Muay Thai Double World Champion) and Richard Smith (European Champion and coach to 10 world champions). Bad Company Gym.

  • Melissa Munday is able to do difficult work under considerable pressure. Nichola Evans can marshal a lot of material and gives good advice.

    Legal 500

  • Nichola Evans is hugely experienced in her relevant sector. Able to grasp and communicate complex issues. Her sure-footed and patient guidance through unfamiliar Court processes and proceedings inspires confidence. Complete professional

    Legal 500

  • The partners and staff are focused on ensuring their clients receive great service. They always do what they say they will do and when they say it will be completed. I can’t compliment the team looking after us highly enough

    Legal 500

  • The key individuals we deal with at senior level is through James Nightingale. I find James hugely accessible and he provides professional advice alongside an approach which feels supportive and comfortable. In a challenging period for all industries, the firm has maintained a good contact throughout where possible, which leaves them best placed as people who understand our business

    Legal 500

  • Ward Hadaway LLP provides an expert legal opinion but in a time where contact has clearly been challenging have made every effort to support and understand our business. The invaluable advice on ancillary work, means as an advisor they have developed a rounded view of the activities ongoing within our business, leaving them best placed to provide the advice we require.

    Legal 500

  • Responsive; open and transparent; no surprises – you get what was agreed at the price agreed.

    Legal 500

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