Contract review and negotiation

Clear, commercially focused advice to support confident decision-making in contracts. 

Contracts underpin most business relationships and transactions. Poorly drafted or misunderstood agreements can expose organisations to unnecessary risk, limit flexibility and lead to disputes. Early review and careful negotiation may assist in ensuring agreements reflect the intended commercial position and operate effectively in practice. 

Reviewing contracts 

Understanding the terms and implications of a contract before signing is critical. A structured review can help identify risks, inconsistencies and obligations that may impact operations or financial outcomes. 

This often involves: 

• Reviewing commercial agreements, including supplier, customer and service contracts 
• Identifying key risks, liabilities and termination rights 
• Advising on unclear, ambiguous or unfavourable terms 
• Ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and business operations 
• Highlighting any relevant regulatory or compliance considerations 

Negotiating agreements 

Negotiation is not just about price or headline terms. It is about ensuring the contract reflects the agreed commercial deal and allocates risk appropriately between the parties. 

This may include: 

• Advising on negotiation strategy and key deal terms 
• Drafting and revising contractual provisions 
• Engaging with counterparties to reach balanced outcomes 
• Managing variations and amendments to existing agreements 
• Supporting execution and finalisation of agreements 

Managing contractual risk 

Contracts continue to operate long after they are signed. Ongoing management can help reduce the likelihood of disputes and ensure obligations are properly understood and met. 

This can involve: 

• Advising on rights and obligations during the life of a contract 
• Assisting with variations, extensions and renewals 
• Responding to potential breaches or disputes 
• Supporting enforcement of contractual rights 
• Identifying risks across existing contract arrangements 

Practical and commercially focused advice 

Advice is grounded in the practical realities of each business. The focus is on ensuring agreements are clear, workable and aligned with commercial objectives, while managing risk in a practical and proportionate way.