Commercial

Distributorship

We have drafted a long-term supply arrangement between our client and a distributor to all major supermarkets and Boots plc. We had to accommodate a commercial structure with quarterly price adjustments, call-off provisions, protection of intellectual property and practical issues such as packaging and labelling.

International Consultancy

We act for a project management consultancy in numerous contract negotiations. A previous example related to the Athens Olympic Committee.

IT and Systems Contracts

We have drafted Software licences and maintenance terms for niche software companies. We draft escrow terms and will hold software in escrow for our clients.

Advising and drafting terms relating to outsourced computer services for UK subsidiary of Indian company.

Acting for niche software house selling to government and blue chip customers. Various international contracts in North America and EU relating to reselling, distribution and licensing.

Drafting escrow agreement and acting as escrow agent for software company and drafting software development agreement for inter-company transfer of IP rights involving mutual use and dependency.

Trading Terms and Conditions

Advised on contract and tender terms for large-ticket sales of machinery to China and India.

Drafted terms and conditions for shop-fitting company with national customers.

Drafted terms and conditions for major plant hire company.

Joint Venture Agreements

Negotiation and drafting of contractual joint venture in sports leadership and education for national charity.

Advised and drafted commercial documentation including guarantees and subscription agreements in relation to the structure of international gas trading companies.

Joint venture agreement , advertising, media sales and profit sharing arrangements for exhibition company. International terms of trade with major international conference enabler for project on three continents.

E-commerce

Drafted ICANN compatible terms and conditions for international domain name registrar.

Advised clients concerning disputed domain names including under the .EU domain which is administered in the Czech Republic. Advising in cyber-squatting disputes including application of UDRP through Nominet and inter-relationship with trade marks.

Drafted terms and conditions for various clients to make their websites compatible with changing law on e-commerce.

Non-contentious Employment

Regular provision of standard employment and director service agreements and company handbooks. Full review of process and procedure for personnel departments.

Expertise in the obtaining work permits for senior staff for international companies.