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Free Legal EnquiryEvery contract that a business enters into impacts on that business in a multitude of ways. A well drafted and clearly thought through contract can dramatically enhance the position of a business.
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Contract Lawyers basically get involved in preparing, advising and litigating commercial contracts. These contracts include partnership contracts, standard form contracts, consumer contracts, service contracts and business sales & acquisitions. These can take many forms but generally fall into two main categories: standard form contracts; and contracts which are individually negotiated. Experienced drafting of contracts is essential if a business is going to maintain its competitive advantage and contract with its customers, suppliers and others on terms which are beneficial to that business.
The last 30 years has seen huge growth in the protection of consumers and, more generally, restraint on businesses from being free to contract as they wish. Specialist rules on unfair contract terms, contracts with consumers generally and on contracts dealing with particular matters or concluded in particular ways require that every business must proceed carefully when contracting with any other business or consumer.
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Contract lawyers provide businesses with the documentation they need to work well, grow and succeed. Once the documentation is drafted, contract lawyers can advise you on issues of compliance, breaches, claims and remedies, ensuring that you know all your options and where you stand at all times.
From day-to-day documents, business contracts, commercial agreements and major deals, contract lawyers can assist with a variety of issues, including:
• Setting up businesses
• Internal company documentation
• Terms of use, data protection and privacy policies
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Employment
• Financing
• Outsourcing and business processes
• Deals and projects
• Procurement
• Contract disputes, breaches and remedies
• Specialist areas including intellectual property and technology
• Starting Up
• Lease Agreements
• License Agreements
Contract Lawyers provide start-ups and new business with everything they need to move forwards. From articles of association to shareholder agreements, directors' remuneration contracts to data protection and privacy policies, each document produced by our contract solicitors is individually drafted for the client's business and goals.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Whether buying, selling or merging with a business, our clients can count on our contract lawyers to offer them expert advice and documentation.
Day-to-Day Documents
Employment contracts, terms and conditions, distributing agreements, every business needs good, effective legal documentation to help it work and trade on a day-to-day basis, all of which our contract lawyers can deliver.
Outsourcing
Businesses often save resources by outsourcing, whether it’s hiring someone to deal with their infrastructure needs or their business processes. Contract Lawyers frequently assist clients in facilitating these deals, including the tender process.
Deals and Projects
From franchising agreements to joint ventures and special projects to spin-offs, whatever the deal, contract solicitors act as experts in the client's corner, looking out for their commercial needs.
Finance
Contract Lawyers produce a range of financing documentation, helping their clients with everything from financing for technology companies and investing in companies to banking guarantees.
Intellectual Property Management
One of a businesses greatest asset is usually its intellectual property and Contract Lawyers provide clients with the tools to protect and monetise it, for example with software and database licensing agreements as well as licensing and protection of business names, logos, trademarks and brand names.
Other Specialist Documents
Contract Lawyers have the expertise to advise on a variety of legal sectors and industries, including employment, technology and commercial property.
Disputes and Remedies
Entering into an agreement is only the first step. Contract Lawyers, provide ongoing help and guidance on implementing the contract and identifying and managing disputes as well as identifying claims and entering into legal enforcement proceedings.
Some examples of expert service provider by contract lawyers include:-
• Franchise agreement
• Joint venture agreement
• Limited liability partnership
• Licensing agreement
• Consultancy contract
• Confidentiality agreement
• Indemnity agreement
• Loan agreement
• Assignment deed
• Terms & conditions of business
• Shareholder’s agreement
• Partnership Agreement
• Service contract
• Construction contract
• Building contract
• Terms & conditions
• Employment contract
• Business sale contract
If you have a legal matter and would like help from a Contract Lawyer, then please complete your free Legal Advice enquiry form on the right, or click here.
Further Resources - Contract Law & Lawyers
Additional topics relating to Contract Law
Further Resources - Contract Law & Lawyers
The following is a list of useful Contract Law links:
Memoranda of Understanding - Victorian Government Solicitor's Office
Legal article on LegalAdvice.com.au
View resource →contract law | Public Interest Advocacy Centre
Legal area guide on LegalAdvice.com.au
View resource →Government announces review of Australian Contract Law - News
Legal area guide on LegalAdvice.com.au
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