Commerical Law Specialists

Commercial Lawyers

You are not running an average business, so why would you want an average lawyer?

At Beyond, our expert commercial solicitors and commercial lawyers strive to go far beyond the average. Our team advises businesses on the risks and opportunities that lie within contracts.

The technical expertise we have is complemented by an ability to provide agile, creative, and prompt solutions to your most demanding commercial law issues.

We will support you with commercial advice on all aspects of running your business and on your relationships with customers, suppliers, and, sometimes, regulators.

In particular, we advise on:

We work closely with our colleagues across the practice, meaning that should an issue become litigious or lead to specific sector issues, you will have seamless support.

The Industries We Work With

We provide expert sector-specific support for businesses across of range of industries including:

  • Retail, leisure, and hospitality
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Food and drink

Our expertise has meant we have drafted terms and agreed on worldwide deals for PLCs, as well as negotiated complex contracts for individuals and SMEs.

Our commercial experts have first-rate experience in drafting and negotiating to ensure that your commercial objectives are met, disputes are prevented, and the risks facing your business are reduced.

Our experience enables us to guide you through the lifecycle of your business, providing practical solutions to practical business challenges.

Our specialists have a wealth of experience in advising clients on a range of commercial areas, including:

  • Commercial law and contracts – advising on trading terms and conditions, confidentiality arrangements, contracting processes, agreements for the supply of goods and services, consumer contracts, and advertising.
  • Technology – working on a full range of tech contract matters such as software licensing and ownership, integration, SaaS arrangements, hardware and system purchase and supply arrangements, hosting arrangements, cloud service agreements, reseller arrangements, service level agreements, and IT outsourcing.
  • Franchising – helping our clients establish a franchise network and develop an appropriate group structure, reviewing and drafting franchise agreements, deposit agreements, lease, and sub-lease agreements. We also regularly support networks on resales and support franchisors with their international expansion.
  • Manufacturing, agency, and distribution – setting up and supporting domestic and cross-border distribution and agency arrangements, complex manufacturing agreements, equipment contracts, outsourcing, commercial joint ventures, and supply chains.
  • Intellectual property – a full range of ‘soft’-IP rights such as trademarks, design rights, and copyright. We help our clients manage and exploit trademark portfolios, including filing and prosecuting trademarks and we regularly advise on licensing, assignments, and joint ventures involving IP.
  • Data – all aspects of data protection compliance including privacy policies, compliance advice, international data transfers, data protection audits, marketing, cookies compliance through to subject access requests, and privacy and electronic communications.

How We Do It

Our team has all gained experience in market or sector-leading practices and solid private practice.

This means that every member of our team has in-house experience in dealing with complex commercial issues for local, national, and international businesses.

This allows us to deliver the expertise provided by the UK’s leading law firms but with a personal touch and a focus on consistently excellent client service.

We get the job done, on time and on budget. We believe in fixed fees but where we can’t provide a fixed price for our work we’ll be open and transparent on fees throughout to avoid any nasty shocks.

Our team also has excellent in-house experience, meaning that our lawyers provide you with first-rate legal advice, delivered commercially.

This means that we work with clients as trusted advisors, not just expert technical lawyers. Our approach is strategic, commercial, and creative – we speak your language and we can offer support across your entire business, making us a partner you can rely on.

Reach out to Our Expert Commercial Team Today

Our expert commercial team strives to go far beyond the average. Our team advises businesses on the risks and opportunities that lie within contracts. Our team of lawyers has worked on commercial law for years, so you can trust you’re in the right hands. 

To chat with one of our lawyers, phone us on 0333 202 6433 or email us at hello@beyondcorporate.co.uk.