Commercial agreements

Thomas Eggar LLP is aware through its client base of the need to have robust and commercially appropriate contracts to cover the commercial and trading arrangements its clients become involved in. Not only does this help the parties involved understand and manage expectations and service levels, it also serves to protect turnover opportunities and intellectual property rights.

In a world where globalisation is becoming a trend amongst many businesses, dealing with international trading issues in commercial agreements is increasingly important.

How can we help?

At Thomas Eggar LLP we have a team of commercial lawyers who support our commercial clients with their trading. Some of our lawyers have an in-house background. We have particular experience in connection with commercial agreements facing the following sectors:

• Aviation, leisure and travel
• Pharmaceutical and healthcare
• Commercial technology, IT and telecommunications

With our strong international links we are also able to facilitate cross-border advice where necessary.

Our commercial team works closely with the firms Intellectual Property specialists and Corporate team when the commercial agreement impacts or results from a corporate finance transaction.

The team work flexibly with in-house counsel, contracts managers and directors. Support and advice can be provided ‘in the background' if this is a strategic requirement. Regular strategic reviews are also carried out, enabling clients to address legal issues which can lead to improvements in revenue streams or underlying profitability.

Our commercial support services

Contract review or drafting and negotiation

• Tender documentation (including reviewing Invitations to Tender, PPP and PFI - contracts on behalf of contractors)
• Parent company guarantees
• Novation agreements
• Service level agreements
• Outsourcing agreements (including TUPE considerations)
• Joint ventures, subcontracting and collaborations
• R&D and manufacturing agreements
• Letters of Intent, Memorandum of Understanding and Heads of Terms
• Confidentiality and exclusivity agreements
• Management and operating contracts
• Long-term or bespoke supply agreements (products and services)
• Customer facing agreements (including Terms and Conditions)
• E-trading arrangements
• Website content, linkage, hosting, design and support agreements
• IT, software and facilities agreements
• Franchise agreements including are development agreements

Data protection

Competition law – advice and guidance on matters such as protecting distribution channels whilst working within the ambit of UK and EC competition law