
Our commercial practice is at the heart of the firm's business.
Contracts are at the root of our work in this area, and our lawyers are experts in drafting, advising on and, if necessary, litigating commercial contracts of all kinds.
We have a wide range of experience in all commercial contracts, with particular expertise in advising on contracts for the acquisition, protection and exploitation of rights. Our lawyers combine a sound grasp of the technicalities of contract law, intellectual property and finance with an extensive understanding of business. With this knowledge, we bring great value to our clients by helping them shape and steer commercial deals.
Our areas of expertise include the following:
- Supply of services
- Supply of goods
- Supply of digital content
- Distribution
- Agency
- Franchising
- Licensing
- Sponsorship
- Trade finance
- Intellectual property
- Copyright
- Trade marks
- Data protection
- Privacy and e-privacy
- E-commerce
- IT and software
High standards, good, transparent communication between team members, excellent understanding of the issues, plus a can-do attitude. Part of the firm’s culture is an awareness of cost, and the farming out of work to the most reasonably-priced resource.
Quality and the feeling you have the best people on your team.
High standards, good division of practices. In addition to the firm’s specialities, it acts as a “one-stop shop” where sensible so that the client can simply pick up the phone and get things done.
James Harman is excellent at understanding complex clients' wishes and following them through. He is calm and negotiates a fair position for all artistic and commercial parties.
A really high standard of work across the board.
Euan Lawson (also known as “the legend” amongst clients) is measured, level- headed, fair, and creates a collaborative commercial environment for parties to achieve their goals. Working with Euan brings peace of mind, from both legal/commercial perspectives.