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Commercial Law
Commercial contracts
Get expert legal guidance for all your commercial arrangements, protecting your interests and minimising risk.
110+
years of service
30
experienced partners
200+
advisers and growing
Taking care of the small print and the large print - commercial contracts you can rely on for business success
Future proof your contractual arrangements
A good contract will be clearly drafted, protect your business interests and shield you from any risks that may arise in the future. It should also establish a stable and mutually beneficial arrangement with the other party, avoiding expensive disputes or the need to find new business partners at short notice.
Expertise and experience – we’ll navigate the complex legislation
Contracts legislation is complex and extensive, and there is a lot of case law that can influence the outcome of any dispute. It’s essential to have legal expertise when presenting a contract or reviewing a contract from another party. We have a strong team with many years’ experience who keep abreast of all changes in the law for your benefit.
"There is a depth of knowledge in the team, with a variety of specialist practitioners." Legal 500 2027
Our approach – your success is our success
Our contracts clients come from a full range of sectors, from small and medium-sized local businesses to large corporations. We believe in loyalty to our clients and have many long-standing relationships. For new clients, we will get to know your business inside out and understand your objectives. We approach each contract with fresh eyes, and make sure every small detail is covered. A well-drafted contract will help avoid expense and disruption in the future.
Our expertise
Our commercial contracts solicitors can support and advise you on a range of issues and services including:
- Reviewing contracts
- Drafting a contract
- Negotiating terms in a contract
- Contract disputes
- Agency agreements
- Franchise agreements
- Distribution agreements
- Confidentiality agreements
Legal and financial advice under one roof
Tees is a top-tier Legal 500 firm offering joined-up legal and financial services. We have our own independent financial advisers (IFAs), who work closely with our lawyers.
Our advisers provide holistic financial planning, and as we are not connected to any one provider, we can offer a whole-of-market approach for the range of products we can advise on. We can also give independent advice for a whole range of insurance products to protect you and your family. Our IFAs are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, which means we’re accountable for the advice we give.
Get in touch today, we’re here to help
our commercial team are experienced in all aspects of business law, so you can be assured of a comprehensive and joined-up service with Tees. Our specialist team comprises colleagues from across our organisation, for example, in employment law, real estate, litigation, and business finance.
We have offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, but we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales.
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What our clients say
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“Client communication is excellent. Over a period of time, we have built good relationships with the personnel in the firm who have a good grasp of our business and its needs. Calls are always returned quickly, and discussions are kept concise and to the point. There is an understanding that we want to keep opinions commercial and ‘on message’. We feel that the team has grown with us.”
Legal 500 2027
Corporate and commercial
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“The team at Tees is fantastic: knowledgeable, technically skilled, commercially astute, and always goes the extra mile for their clients. They know how to prepare a case and provide commercial and legal advice that is exceptional.”
Legal 500 2027
Firm wide quote
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“The standout partners for us are Lucy Folley, who handles the bulk of our commercial business, and Robert Whitaker, who efficiently handles employer-side HR legal problems with commercial wisdom.”
Legal 500 2027
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