Commercial & technology services
Advising borrowers and lenders on financing throughout the corporate lifecycle – from business start up, through growth and expansion, to maturity, transition and exit
We advise businesses on commercial and technology issues at every stage of their lifecycle from start up to exit, ensuring that their commercial agreements are robust and support the business’s strategic objectives.
Business start up
While incredibly rewarding, starting a business can also be full of challenges. You need advisers that partner with you. That’s why we adapt our approach to commercial and technology arrangements to best suit each stage of your individual journey – to minimise any potential risks and to maximise successful commercial outcomes.
For a business to thrive it is imperative to get commercial contracts right from the outset. Whether it be advising new franchisees on the best ways to achieve rapid growth, brokering sponsorship contracts for new start ups, or advising on implications of the latest developments in technology, our specialists ensure that clients get the right advice to achieve their commercial objectives from the get-go.
Growth and expansion
For a business to grow takes a great deal of hard work and the right advice at the right time. Experienced, commercially aware and pragmatic advisers can be the key difference to creating successful business relationships. Whether you need advice on core business contracts, supply chain contracts, procurement issues, outsourcing, joint ventures, or the appointment of agents and distributors, we are here to help your business succeed.
If relationships break down, we understand that disputes related to commercial contracts or crucial IT and telecoms systems can be costly and inhibit growth. We effectively assess and manage disputes from an early stage, implementing clear strategies to ensure quick and effective resolutions.
Maturity, transition and exit
Once a business is mature then its strategic focus shifts. Whether the priority is maximising profit margins, running the business and its commercial relationships efficiently, or even becoming a franchisor, our lawyers provide a pragmatic, tailored response.
One way an established business can maximise one of its most valuable assets – its brand – is by licencing. Our skilled specialists enable our clients to successfully monetise their brand and ensure the licensing relationship benefits all parties.