Contracts
Drafting, vetting, and negotiating the agreements a business or individual actually relies on — before a dispute makes their wording matter.
What this covers
Most disputes trace back to a contract that was signed without being read closely, or that left an important scenario unaddressed. This practice covers drafting new agreements — commercial, employment, vendor, lease, and shareholder agreements among them — as well as vetting and negotiating contracts drawn up by the other side, so that terms are clear, enforceable, and balanced before signature.
It also covers advice on an existing contract once a dispute has already arisen — what it actually obligates each party to do, and what remedies are available.
General process
Understand the deal
What's being agreed, between whom, and what matters most to get right.
Draft or vet
A new agreement drafted from scratch, or an existing one marked up clause by clause.
Negotiate terms
Working through the other side's changes and flagging what shouldn't be conceded.
Execute
A final version ready for signature, with copies retained for reference.
Frequently asked
Can you review a contract someone else has already drafted?
Yes — vetting an agreement drafted by the other party, or by another firm, is a routine part of this practice.
Do you handle contract disputes, not just drafting?
Yes — where a contract dispute needs to go to arbitration or the High Court, that is handled directly rather than referred out. See Arbitration & ADR and High Court Litigation.
How long does drafting a contract usually take?
A standard agreement can often be turned around within a few days; more heavily negotiated commercial contracts take longer depending on how many rounds of changes are involved.