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Understand
Clarify the commercial objective, parties, transaction context and key concerns.
Our services
Commercial Transactions
Practical legal counsel for the commercial agreements and business relationships that keep organisations moving. We help businesses, investors and institutions structure, negotiate and document commercial arrangements so that legal protections, commercial objectives and workable terms are considered together.
Context and priorities
Commercial clarity. Carefully documented.
Commercial agreements allocate responsibilities, manage uncertainty and define how business relationships operate. Clear drafting and considered negotiation can help clients understand their obligations before they commit. JWG’s commercial work is informed by the context of each transaction: the parties’ objectives, the risks that matter, the operational realities and the protections needed to support the relationship. Our role is to help clients identify material legal issues, make informed decisions and document agreed terms in a clear and practical way.
We help clients identify the relevant legal questions, review the documents and arrangements involved, and consider practical next steps within the agreed scope of advice.
Areas of legal support
How we can assist
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
- Supply, distribution and service arrangements
- Terms and conditions for business relationships
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure arrangements
- Commercial risk allocation, warranties and indemnities
- Contract interpretation, variation and termination
- Commercial support connected with acquisitions and investments
Our approach
A considered approach to commercial agreements
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Assess
Identify legal, regulatory and practical risks that may affect the proposed arrangement.
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Negotiate
Support the client in working through terms, protections, responsibilities and commercial priorities.
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Document
Record the agreed terms clearly, with appropriate provisions for performance, change and exit.
Related work
Connected legal expertise
Commercial arrangements often intersect with corporate structuring, finance, property, regulatory obligations and dispute prevention. Where relevant, JWG can connect commercial advice with these related areas of legal work. Corporate Advisory | Finance Advice | Business Acquisition | Due Diligence | Conveyancing |
Legal advice from JWG
Discuss your commercial matter with JWG
Tell us about the agreement, business relationship or transaction you are considering. The appropriate scope of advice will depend on the circumstances and your instructions.