The team carried out a review of a client’s standard terms and conditions to ensure they were clear, commercially robust and aligned with the client’s operational processes. Following a detailed assessment of the existing documentation, amendments were made to strengthen enforceability and better reflect the practical realities of the client’s business. The updated terms provided clear, industry-appropriate contractual documentation, reducing legal risk and supporting stable relationships with partners and customers.

The Business Law team drafted and reviewed e-commerce and marketplace terms to enable the client to expand confidently and reduce the risk of disputes with customers, suppliers and competitors. Advice was also provided on intellectual property matters to help protect the client’s branding, product designs, and trademarks.

We reviewed and negotiated a franchise agreement to protect a client’s interests and clarify obligations, rights and commercial terms. We also co-ordinated with the Commercial Property team to advise on premises arrangements. This enabled the franchisee to enter the agreement with confidence, mitigating legal and commercial risks, safeguarding their investment, and providing a clear framework for sustainable growth.

We identified key changes in new agreements for a client in the financial services sector, highlighting potential risks and clauses that could impact the client’s commercial and regulatory position. Our guidance enabled the client to make an informed decision on the new contract and protect their interests.

We assisted clients with procurement and tender projects to identify risks, hidden cost exposures, and onerous contract provisions. We worked as part of the client’s project team to draft e-commerce and online marketplace terms, as well as preparing website compliance documents, which included data protection obligations, for various online businesses.

Every business needs a set of solid terms and conditions to operate effectively. Fail to get the basics right and it could impact your operations, relationships and profits for years to come. Our friendly business lawyers can help draft clear and enforceable terms and conditions that safeguard your interests, set expectations and avoid costly disputes.

Sales and marketing agencies can play a key role in helping your business expand into new markets and channels. When you appoint an agent to negotiate and approve commercial deals on your behalf, it’s important to have the right legal guardrails in place. Attwaters business lawyers will help you create agency agreements that clearly describe the scope of the relationship and the authorities being granted. This means you can be assured external agents are acting in the best interests of your business.

Our experienced Business Law team can help you explore the challenges and opportunities associated with franchising. With our support, you can establish the legal framework needed to mitigate risks while maximising the rewards. If you need premises for your franchise business, the Attwaters Commercial Property Team is also on hand to provide expert advice.

Selling your products or services online can boost your revenue – and your risk. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, our business lawyers can provide common sense legal advice on the pros and cons of e-commerce. From payments and deliveries to returns and liabilities, we will tailor your contracts so you can trade more effectively and profitably online. We can also check contracts from your e-commerce partners before you sign on the dotted line.

From exclusivity rights and renewal options to fee structures and confidentiality clauses, sponsorship and marketing agreements can be difficult to understand – and to create. Attwaters Business Law team cuts through the complexity so you can focus on promoting your business. We bring greater clarity and consistency to sponsorship and marketing deals by helping to define responsibilities, set payment terms and limit liabilities.

A patented product. A copyrighted mobile app. A trademarked logo. If a third party is going to be using your intellectual property, it’s important to establish some legal parameters. The Business Law team at Attwaters can assist with drawing up licensing agreements that specify usage rights and restrictions as well as fees, so you can share your commercial assets with greater confidence.

Distributors can have a positive impact on the reach of your business – but they can also have a negative effect on your cashflow and brand. Our business lawyers help minimise the risks by crafting distribution agreements that protect your products and prices as well as control credit arrangements and territories. We have experience of working on both sides of the fence and understand the commercial challenges facing distributors. This means our team has the 360-degree view needed to negotiate a fair distribution agreement that delivers benefits to all parties. With our support, you can build stronger partnerships that deliver bigger returns.

Joining forces with another business can boost your competitive advantage, but it can also weaken it. Without a collaboration agreement, joint ventures can become a source of conflict – and cost. Our business lawyers can help draw up watertight terms for your next collaboration project – from responsibilities and timelines to finances and termination options. With the right legal foundations, you will be able to collaborate more productively.

From PR to payroll, businesses often rely on third parties to deliver key services. Robust outsourcing agreements help ensure these services are delivered to an expected standard. Outlining day-to-day responsibilities and performance levels is just the beginning; an outsourcing agreement also needs to cover other key operational points, such as dispute resolutions, charging structures, adverse situations and data protection measures. Attwaters Business Law team can help create clear and enforceable outsourcing agreements tailored to your unique activities and goals.

Employees, suppliers and partners often have access to sensitive information that could impact your company’s revenue and reputation if shared inappropriately. We provide advice on how to use confidentiality clauses and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to safeguard your commercial interests and activities. Our business lawyers can help you find the right balance between stopping information leaks and respecting whistleblowing rights.

Businesses are legally responsible for ensuring sensitive and personal data is stored, processed and managed correctly. The Business Law team at Attwaters can advise on data protection clauses to help you maintain compliance with key regulations, such as GDPR. This can help build trust with customers and avoid damaging data breaches.