Commercial Contracts

Commercial Contract Solicitors

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!

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Business Contracts

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.

Contract Services

Contracts for the Sale or Purchase of Goods or Services
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.
Service Agreements
We often draft consulting agreements, freelance or contractor agreements or general service agreements.
Software or Technology Agreements
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.
Website Terms and Conditions
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.
Mobile App Terms and Conditions
Application development should always include App User Agreements and App Subscription Agreements.
Subscription Agreements
Well-drafted subscription agreements are an essential part of the subscription business model and can include Membership Subscription Terms and Digital Content Subscriptions.
Distribution Agreements
A distribution agreement can help a manufacturer expand its market reach, increase its sales volume, and reduce its operational costs.

Joint Ventures: Risks and Mitigation Strategies

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.

Collaboration Services

Confidentiality Agreements
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.
Joint Ventures (JVA)
We can create a document that clearly outlines the contributions of each party, profit distribution, management responsibilities and terms of dissolution.
Outsourcing Agreements
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.
Research or Product Development Collaboration Agreement
A successful research or product development collaboration will require a document that defines the contributions, costs, timelines and IP ownership.
Affiliate Agreement
A referral agreement will clearly outline terms under which an affiliate will promote and earn commissions from the sales or leads generated through their marketing efforts.
Licensing Agreement
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.
Joint Marketing Agreement
When embarking on a joint marketing venture it’s essential to outline the marketing strategies, cost-sharing, and responsibilities of each party.

Data Protection

Our data protection solicitors can provide all the necessary contracts and policies to ensure that the people within your organisation and your external processors or joint controllers, 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.

Data Protection Services

Data Processing Agreements (DPA)
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
Privacy Policy documents outline how a business collects, uses, and protects personal data. We can create these documents for websites, apps and employees.
Data Transfer Agreements
We can help with Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and International Data transfer Agreements, required for international data transfers outside regions with adequate data protection laws (e.g., EU to non-EU countries).
Data Subject Rights Documents
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.
Data Breach Response 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.
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
We can assist in Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) process and documentation for high-risk data processing activities.
Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
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.

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Co-Founder of GuideSmiths

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Former CEO of GuideSmiths

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Former CEO of GuideSmiths

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Co-Founder at iGeolise Ltd

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Startup Sectors

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.

Technology & Innovation

Fintech & Finance

Cryptocurrency

Reliable Energy