Commercial contracts and distribution

Every commercial contract is a balance between protection and flexibility. I help draft contracts that protect your interests without hindering your business.

AGREEMENTS

What types of agreements I draft and review

Distribution and representation agreements

Supply and procurement agreements

Franchise and know-how agreements

Agency and brokerage agreements

Economic cooperation agreements

B2B service agreements

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

ASSISTANCE

How can I help?

Contract drafting

Drafting contracts from scratch, tailored to your business model – without copying templates that don’t fit.

Negotiating terms

Support in negotiations with counterparties – analysing proposals, identifying risks, suggesting amendments.

Contract review

Review of contracts presented by the counterparty – identifying pitfalls and unfavourable clauses.

Contract audit

Review of the contract portfolio – identifying risks, shortcomings and opportunities for optimisation.

PROCESS

How I work on a contract

1

Needs analysis

Understanding your business model, the objectives of the contract and your relationship with the counterparty.

2

Draft contract

Preparing a draft contract tailored to your needs – with clauses that protect your interests.

3

Negotiations and amendments

Incorporating your comments and your counterparty’s proposals – clarifying the terms and conditions.

4

Final version

Final version of the contract ready for signing, together with guidance on applying key clauses.

RISKS

The most common risks in commercial contracts

No contractual penalties for breach of terms

Unclear terms for terminating the contract

No clauses protecting know-how and confidentiality

Unspecified liability for quality and deadlines

No jurisdiction or applicable law specified for international contracts

Lack of clauses on termination and final settlement

WHEN

When should you seek help?

You are starting a new partnership with a distributor or supplier

Your business partner has presented a contract for you to sign

Your current contracts have not been updated for years

You’re planning to change your sales or distribution model

You’ve had a dispute with a business partner and want to avoid a repeat

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to seek help?

Ideally before signing – that way, the terms can still be negotiated. If the contract is already in force, I can help identify risks and plan a renegotiation.

How long does it take to draft a contract?

Drafting a contract from scratch usually takes 5–10 working days; reviewing an existing contract takes 2–5 days. In urgent cases, it’s possible to expedite the process.

Do you draft contracts in English?

Yes, I draft bilingual contracts and collaborate with legal advisers from other jurisdictions on multi-country agreements.

Protect your commercial contracts

Do you have a contract that needs drafting, negotiating or reviewing? Let’s look together at what could be improved.