Commercial contracts are the foundation of any business.
Well drafted commercial contracts provide clarity and certainty to business transactions which helps to manage risk and provide financial security and legal protection. By defining scope and deliverables, commercial contracts provide a professional framework for business relationships, which builds trust.
This is why our commercial contract solicitors will draft you strong and robust contracts which are unique to your business needs, an approach which provides the best protection for your business.
Below we outline the most common commercial contracts that we draft. If you don’t see the contract your require, please get in touch. We can probably help!
Terms and conditions are essential for defining the rules and guidelines for using products, services or websites. They protect businesses by outlining the rights and responsibilities of all parties and help manage legal risks.
We draft all types of terms and conditions but some of the most common ones are listed below.
Whether you require a contract for the sale of goods or services of for the purchase of goods and services we can draft a contract that clearly outlines the terms and obligations of both parties.
We can help with a multitude of software agreement types including End-User License Agreements (EULA), Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreements and Open Source License Agreements.
Our commercial lawyers can ensure your website is compliant with relevant laws and regulations with the correct documents including Website User Agreements, E-commerce Terms and Conditions, Membership Terms and Conditions and Data Protection, Privacy Policies and Cookie Policies.
Well-drafted subscription agreements are an essential part of the subscription business model and can include Membership Subscription Terms and Digital Content Subscriptions.
Our commercial lawyers can draft a supply agreement so both parties’ rights and obligations are laid out, offering protection and clarity in their commercial partnership.
We are experienced with creating logistics contracts for services that include warehousing, transportation, distribution and any other activity involved in the movement of goods.
We can draft a water tight procurement contract that details product specifications, quantity, pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and any other relevant terms agreed upon by both parties.
Collaboration
The ability to create effective collaboration arrangements is often the key to a successful business. However it’s essential that the terms of the collaboration are understood by all parties.
Negotiating and documenting collaboration agreements is essential.
Confidentiality agreements (also known as Non Disclosure Agreements or NDAs) are an essential part of any collaboration to ensure that the business and the relationship is protected.
We can create a document that clearly outlines the contributions of each party, profit distribution, management responsibilities and terms of dissolution.
When outsourcing to a third party it’s essential for both parties to be aware of their rights and obligations. We can also include a Service Level Agreement which clarifies expectations for the delivery and quality of services.
This document will clearly outline terms under which an affiliate will promote and earn commissions from the sales or leads generated through their marketing efforts.
This document will grant the right to use certain intellectual property under defined terms and will specify the scope of the license, payment terms (e.g., royalties) and any restrictions on use.
A revenue sharing agreement will outline how income generated from a collaborative effort will be split between the parties. It can establish the formula for revenue division, payment schedules and conditions for distribution.
Confidentiality agreements are an essential part of any collaboration to ensure that business and the relationship is protected.
Data Protection
Our data protection solicitors can provide all the necessary contracts and policies to ensure that the people within your organisation are aware of their rights and obligations with regards to data protection.
We can also ensure that you have the correct documentation in place to meet regulatory requirements and to deal with a data protection breach, should one arise.
We can draft an agreement between a data controller (e.g. the business) and a data processor (e.g. the cloud provider), ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
Privacy Policy documents outline how a business collects, uses, and protects personal data. We can create these documents for websites, apps and employees.
We can help with Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), required for international data transfers outside regions with adequate data protection laws (e.g., EU to non-EU countries).
It’s important to have processes in place to manage individual data requests. Documents required include Data Access Request Forms and Data Correction or Deletion Request and Objection Documents.
We can draft a Data Breach Policy which describes procedures for detecting, reporting, and responding to data breaches and a Data Breach Notification which is a notice to inform affected individuals and regulators in case of a breach.
A Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) is a document that organisations use to record and demonstrate their compliance with data protection regulations. Our data protection solicitors can ensure this document includes all the required elements.
What Our Clients Say
“JPP Law were nothing short of amazing throughout the sale of our business.
The team guided us through the whole process and we really felt comfortable with them at the wheel. Their work and passionate ‘motorway’ negotiating means we are as protected as much as possible and have excellent terms. The due diligence questions and all the other stuff felt like an endless experience but JPP’s patience and guidance was invaluable.
The whole team were brilliant and a credit to each other.”
Mark Bonnici
We have engaged with JPP Law on multiple occasions, for matters relating to contract law, employment law, IP, as well as acquisitions. Unlike traditional firms, Mark and his team’s capability is quite broad and diverse, which is exactly what we require as an SME! Every single member of the JPP team we have worked with has been incredibly approachable, attentive, and have gone the extra mile to explain complex legal matters in simple terms, whilst mindful about costs involved. I would genuinely recommend them, and reach out, even if you have an existing relationship with a law firm.
Georgios Michalakidis Technical Director, Blue Tea Software
“JPP Law helped us with the acquisition of our company. A super friendly team who help explain M&A legal language in simple terms, always responsive on emails and very impressed with the full team being on hand during the early hours of the morning during the final signing of the deal. I would highly recommend JPP and will certainly use them again in the future.”
Mark Byrne Digital 22
”We cannot thank you enough for the hard work, patience, humour, diplomacy and professional yet highly personal approach with which you handled a most challenging negotiation for us.”
Sylvie Verinder Tumblebug Ltd
”Mark Glenister and his team were recommended to us when we needed legal support for our first investment round. Throughout the process the team at JPP Law made a complex process seem simple. They were incredibly supportive, responsive, accessible and they exceeded our expectations on timelines continuously. If you are looking for a law firm that feels like an extension of your team, wants you to succeed and is fully behind you, then JPP Law are the legal team for you.”
Martin O’Donnell DebtStream
”JPP helped with a number of complex operations related to our business, including a merger between our Spanish and our British businesses, the issuing of share options for our team and more importantly, the sale of our company in 2021. The quality of the work was impeccable, as well as the practical advising and the personal and close treatment. JPP get the job done and will go above and beyond to do it on a timely manner, making you relaxed about it along the way thanks to their professionalism and advising capability.”
Felipe Polo Co-Founder of GuideSmiths
”When you’re a founder you don’t want robotic advice and clock watchers. You need legal support that understands how much your business means personally and how the right advice can make a huge difference to how mergers, shareholder agreements and legal matters can impact you one, two or five years down the line. This experience and expertise, coupled with a caring approach from JPP had a beneficial and positive impact for the GuideSmiths team.”
Glenn O’Grady Former CEO of GuideSmiths
”Lawyers can be perceived as impersonal and dispassionate but this wasn’t the case with JPP. Mark Glenister the team are caring people by nature and it pervades throughout the JPP team. JPP Law supported GuideSmiths from soon after it was founded in 2014 right through to completion of the sale of the company in 2021. Throughout our dealings with them I knew with absolute confidence that JPP had the best interests of GuideSmiths and the founders at heart at all times.”
Glenn O’Grady Former CEO of GuideSmiths
“There is a moment within every start-up company when you need a lawyer.
Ideally someone pragmatic, insightful and responsive. Thank heavens we found Mark. He combines sound legal advice and commercial awareness with a priceless ability to reply to an email or take a call there and then. He has kept us on the straight and narrow, saved us time and money. On top of that is a thoroughly nice person to deal with. That puts him in the top echelon of legal advisors.”
Peter Lilley Co-Founder at iGeolise Ltd
What to Expect from an Introductory Call
We invite you to book an introductory call with one of our commercial contract solicitors. During the call we will listen to your requirements and likely provide some initial free advice. If you do need further legal advice we will follow up the call with a written, no obligation quote for you to consider.
The call will also provide you with the opportunity to assess how the JPP Law team operate. In terms of communication style, we aim to explain complex legal concepts in simple terms and try to be proactive with our advice – even during a free introductory call. We believe it’s important to have a good professional rapport with your commercial contract solicitor which is why the introductory call is so invaluable.
The team at JPP Law can advise any startup business however we have developed niche expertise in a few sectors that sometimes require a little more expertise.
