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Commercial Contract Solicitors

Commercial Contract Solicitors

Pragmatic, practical advice

Your Local Yorkshire Law Firm

At Walker Foster, our commercial contracts solicitors understand the power of well-crafted commercial agreements. We are committed to working closely with you to learn the unique aspects of your business and the specific challenges you encounter, and formalising your needs in your contracts.

Our business contract solicitors bring a wealth of experience in advising and supporting a diverse range of businesses by offering pragmatic, practical advice with your company's commercial objectives in mind. The Walker Foster team is focused on delivering the right solutions that enable you to concentrate on what you do best: running your business and guiding it towards growth and development.

We have expertise in all aspects of commercial contract law, which allows us to offer a comprehensive and integrated legal service. Whether you are involved in procurement processes, joint ventures or establishing new agency agreements, our business contract lawyers will provide commercially focused advice to protect your interests and facilitate your business's progression.

Contact us today to speak to a commercial contracts solicitor who can help you manage risk, navigate legal issues, and build solid contractual foundations for your business.

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Our business contract services

Contract drafting

We create bespoke contracts tailored to your specific business needs, and ensure clarity, legal compliance and alignment with your business goals. Our drafting service covers a wide range of agreements, and we are experts in making them robust and defendable.

Contract review and analysis

Our commercial lawyers meticulously review and analyse existing contracts, offering insights and advice on potential risks, ambiguities and legal compliance issues. This service helps safeguard your business against legal pitfalls.

Negotiation support

We provide expert negotiation support, representing your interests and business objectives in discussions with third parties. Our aim is to secure terms that benefit and protect your business, while maintaining strong commercial relationships.

Risk assessment and management

Identifying and managing potential contractual risks is key to protecting your business. Our commercial contract solicitors evaluate agreements to highlight any areas of concern, and then offer strategies to mitigate risks and ensure contractual stability.

Regulatory compliance

We ensure that your contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations and industry standards to safeguard your business from legal issues and penalties associated with non-compliance.

Dispute resolution

Should disputes arise, we offer strategic advice and representation. We aim to resolve conflicts efficiently and effectively, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

Ongoing contractual advice

Our team of commercial lawyers provides ongoing advice on contractual matters to help you navigate changes in the law, business operations or market conditions that may affect your agreements.

Our approach to commercial contracts

At Walker Foster, our approach to commercial contracts is built on a foundation of understanding of your business and its unique needs. We start by discussing your business, industry and specific circumstances. This enables us to learn your needs and provide advice that is not only legally sound but also aligned with your business strategies and goals.

Our commercial contracts solicitors focus on drafting clear, precise contracts that avoid ambiguity and minimise the risk of disputes. We believe in making complex legal terms understandable, to ensure that you fully comprehend the obligations and rights established in your agreements. We also assess potential risks in commercial arrangements, advise on strategies to mitigate them, and help to protect your business from challenges.

Throughout our process, we adopt a proactive approach by anticipating potential problems and addressing them before they escalate. We will also provide ongoing support and offer guidance on any potential issues or contractual disputes as they arise.

Our pricing is simple and flexible. We offer competitive fixed fees; get in touch with us to learn more.

Meet the Team

Claire CollingeSolicitor, Employment Law
Coralie LoughranLegal Assistant
Keith HardingtonDirector, Head of Company and Commercial Law
Rebecca GeldardSolicitor

What kind of business contracts can Walker Foster help with?

At Walker Foster, our commercial contracts solicitors are equipped to handle a wide range of agreements essential to the operation and growth of your business:

  • Shareholders Agreements: we specialise in helping businesses put comprehensive shareholder agreements in place. These agreements define the rights and responsibilities of shareholders and provide clarity on key aspects of ownership
  • Partnership agreements: we design agreements that set the foundations for business partnerships and joint venture agreements, covering contributions, profit distribution and decision-making processes.
  • Farming Partnership Agreements: we understand the unique challenges that farming partnerships face, which often go beyond those of other types of business partnerships. Our goal is to help you properly document your farming partnership with a tailored agreement that meets your specific needs.
  • Limited liability partnership (LLP) agreements: we assist in structuring LLP agreements that outline the rights and responsibilities of each partner, maintain legal compliance and protect individual and collective interests.
  • Terms and conditions of business: our team crafts clear terms and conditions to govern the sale of goods and services, to help you manage customer relationships and reduce legal risks.

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