Get It Right When You Get It in Writing
Contracts are the language of business; let yours speak clearly for you.
The commercial law solicitors at Pearne & Co protect the interests of their clients in all types of commercial contracts, from agreements with suppliers and customers to employment contracts and everything in between.
We are available to negotiate, draft and review contracts at business start-up or later in the life of a business organisation. Many clients who have previously provided goods or services without the benefit of a written contract come to us when a new client requests a draft contract for review.
Beginning the Conversation
We start with a frank discussion about your goals, and work hard to understand all the details of the transaction. Is this a unique arrangement or will the contract become a standard document your company will use repeatedly? In either case, we work to protect your rights and interests, clearly describing all the terms and conditions and making provisions for potential circumstances you may not have anticipated.
We typically charge a fixed fee for drafting contracts and an hourly rate for negotiating contracts or reviewing contract documents prepared by others.
The Trouble With Standard Forms
We often find that contracts brought to us for review have merely been downloaded from the Internet or recycled from another transaction. These standard contracts may omit vital clauses that are essential to your business and its operations or include provisions that are totally inappropriate or unenforceable.
The Risks of Going It Alone
Limitation of liability is an important issue that can easily be overlooked. Business people who sign contracts without having them reviewed by a lawyer can find themselves at risk of being liable for financial damages owed to the other party.
Miscommunication and misunderstandings about the exclusivity of an arrangement is another common pitfall that can lead to breaches of UK or EU competition law. The potential fines can be devastating to a business.
Don't take a risk with your business. When it's time to put it in writing, contact the solicitors at Pearne & Co to arrange a free consultation. Contact us by e-mail or call 0800 046 1476. From offices in Cheltenham, our lawyers represent clients throughout England and Wales.
