Advice on commercial agreements and contractual problems

Agreeing the terms of a commercial relationship

Advice may concern a proposed contract, amendments to an existing agreement or the terms used across a business. Robert can consider responsibilities, payment, performance, confidentiality and how the relationship may end.

The starting point is what the parties want to achieve and which terms need attention. A review can be scoped to particular clauses or to the agreement as a whole.

Transactions, trade and finance

Robert also considers international M&A, including cross-border acquisitions, asset purchases, due diligence and transaction support. Trade finance, letters of credit and commodity matters remain within the commercial practice.

The legal work and the governing law must be established for the particular matter. An international transaction does not imply that Robert advises on every jurisdiction involved.

Performance and disagreements

Questions may concern what was agreed, performance, payments, a proposed change or ending a contract. Robert offers party advice on the contractual position, negotiation and suitable arbitration or mediation work. Court litigation is not offered.

Distribution, commercial agency, shipping agreements and marine insurance raise different questions. The service guide can help you choose a starting point for an enquiry.

Preparing an initial enquiry

Give a brief, non-confidential outline of the agreement or transaction, your role and the broad issue. Indicate whether an agreement already exists and whether English law applies. Mention relevant timing without uploading confidential documents through the form.