Commercial Contract Solicitors
Whether you’re an SME or a larger organisation with multiple locations, contracts help ensure your business works effectively whilst protecting your commercial interests. Robust, legally sound contracts can also reduce the likelihood of contract disputes; a situation no business owner wants to find themselves in.
Our commercial contract lawyers advise businesses on a wide range of commercial agreements, from supplier contracts, confidentiality agreements, terms and conditions, to shareholders’ agreements. For an initial chat with a member of our Commercial team, call 0117 325 2929 or fill out this form, and we will get back to you.
How Barcan and Kirby’s commercial contract lawyers can help
Our business contract solicitors act for clients across a range of sizes and industries, from local start-ups to established organisations with offices nationwide.
Our expert team can advise you on all aspects of contract law, whether you need a new contract drafted or want advice about an existing one.
We can advise you on:
- Commercial contracts, including:
- Terms of business
- Supplier agreements
- Service contracts
- Confidentiality agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Contract negotiation
- Due diligence
- Franchise agreements
- Heads of Terms
- Joint ventures
- Licensing arrangements
- Manufacturing agreements
- Option agreements
- Partnership agreements
- Shareholders’ agreements
- Sourcing arrangements
- Terms and conditions
Where businesses are seeking employment contracts and agreements, our team works closely with our colleagues in employment law to draft and review these. Our employment lawyers also advise business owners on employment claims.
Should a contract dispute arise, our contract lawyers collaborate with our Commercial Litigation team to resolve the issue promptly and effectively. Our Commercial Property team is also on hand to provide legal advice regarding commercial leases and buying and selling commercial premises.
Our commercial expertise
Our corporate and commercial lawyers have supported a wide range of businesses with their legal needs for years. We built our team from the ground up, so we understand the opportunities and challenges a new venture can bring, and tailor our services accordingly.
We have a strong track record of success for our clients, helping them to protect their commercial interests and add value to their businesses. Our team is based in Bristol and works with businesses and entrepreneurs across the UK.
For common-sense advice, call our specialist business contract lawyers on 0117 325 2929 or fill out our enquiry form.
Our recent work
- Advising a Bristol start-up agency on developing terms of business for its growing client base
- Drafting standard terms and conditions for a growing Bristol waste management business
- Preparing a franchise agreement for a children’s play business
- Advising on a detailed services contract for a company providing services to a major insurance business
Commercial contract FAQs
Strictly speaking, anyone can write or download a contract and ask the other party to sign it. However, DIY contracts are incredibly risky for businesses, no matter their size or setup. A contract that has been drafted without a solicitor can lead to disputes and mean the agreement is not legally enforceable.
Lawyers have knowledge of the legal terms and case law to draft a business contract accurately. A professional contract lawyer will make you aware of your legal obligations before entering an agreement and advise you on how to negotiate terms if this is in your best interest.
Contracts underpin business relationships, whether for the supply of goods or services, and set out the agreed terms and conditions between the parties. Having watertight business contracts in place means that, if a party disputes an element within that contract, that claim may not hold any weight as they will have signed and agreed to that term.
If parties do not enter into a written contract or agreement and a dispute arises, it may not be possible to ‘prove’ what was agreed between the parties.
Before you sign any contract or agreement, it is important to read the terms and negotiate them if needed to ensure they align with your business interests. It is also wise to check the duration of the contract, how to terminate it and the consequences of it ending.
Contact our commercial contract lawyers
Need advice on reviewing or drafting a commercial contract? Get in touch with our specialist team by calling 0117 325 2929 or fill out our enquiry form.