Corporate & Business Law · European Union
Get Commercial Contracts That Protect You Before You Sign
A contract is only worth what you can enforce, and a badly drafted clause can quietly shift risk, liability or revenue onto your business. Whether you’re buying, selling or supplying, the terms you sign today define your exposure for years. We match you, free of charge, with a lawyer who drafts and reviews commercial contracts across Europe.
- Supply, service & sale terms
- Liability and risk allocation
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Who this is for
Businesses that buy, sell or supply on terms they need to control
Commercial contracts are the agreements that make a business run — supply and purchase terms, service agreements, sale of goods, distribution, licensing and framework arrangements with customers and suppliers. Every clause allocates something: price and payment, delivery and quality, liability and risk, termination and dispute. A term that looks routine can decide who pays when things go wrong, who owns the intellectual property, and how easily either side can walk away. Because contract law and mandatory consumer or commercial protections vary by country, a clause that works in one jurisdiction may be unenforceable or unbalanced in another. We match you with a commercial lawyer who drafts and negotiates these agreements in your industry and your country, so the contracts you sign protect your position rather than quietly undermine it.
Why businesses get caught out
The most expensive mistakes are usually in the clauses
nobody read twice.
Standard terms, old templates and handshake deals leave businesses exposed to liabilities they only discover when something goes wrong.
Unlimited or unbalanced liability
Without a properly negotiated limitation of liability, a single defect or breach can expose a business to losses far beyond the value of the contract — indemnities, consequential losses and uncapped damages that standard terms rarely limit in your favour.
Vague scope and payment terms
Unclear deliverables, acceptance criteria or payment milestones lead to disputes about what was owed and when. The result is late payment, withheld invoices and disagreements that damage the relationship and tie up cash.
Signing the other side’s terms
Customers and large suppliers often impose their own standard terms that heavily favour them. Signing without review means accepting one-sided termination rights, warranty obligations or IP transfer clauses that quietly erode your position.
What you get
Contracts that are clear, balanced and enforceable
We only match you with commercial lawyers who draft and negotiate contracts in your sector and jurisdiction.
Tailored drafting
Contracts written for your specific deal and industry — not generic templates — so scope, deliverables, payment and obligations match what you actually agreed and can be relied upon when needed.
Risk and liability control
Careful allocation of risk through limitation of liability, indemnities, warranties and force majeure clauses, so your exposure is understood, capped and proportionate to the value of the deal.
Negotiation support
Advice on which terms matter and which to concede, helping you push back on one-sided standard terms and secure a position that protects your margins, your IP and your ability to exit.
Dispute-resistant terms
Clear termination rights, escalation and dispute-resolution clauses that make the contract easier to enforce and disagreements cheaper to resolve, protecting the commercial relationship as well as your legal position.
Coverage
Commercial contract lawyers across Europe
Contract law, and the mandatory rules that override agreed terms, are set nationally, so the right lawyer is one who practises in your specific jurisdiction. We match cases across the following countries and beyond:
Frequently asked
Commercial contracts — common questions
Do I need a written contract at all?
In many cases a verbal agreement can be binding, but it leaves the terms open to dispute and difficult to prove. A written contract records what was agreed — scope, price, payment, liability and termination — and protects both sides when memories differ or something goes wrong.
What clauses should I pay most attention to?
The terms that usually carry the most risk are limitation of liability and indemnities, payment and retention terms, warranties, intellectual property ownership, termination rights and dispute resolution. These are where value is most often won or lost in negotiation.
Why shouldn’t I just use a standard template?
Templates are written for generic situations and may not reflect your industry, jurisdiction or the specific deal. They can contain terms that don’t apply, omit protections you need, or be unenforceable under the mandatory rules of your country. A lawyer can tailor or review them for your situation.
Should I sign a customer’s standard terms and conditions?
Standard terms are usually drafted to favour the party that issues them, and may contain one-sided liability, termination or IP clauses. Before signing, have them reviewed so you understand what you are accepting and can negotiate changes where they expose you to disproportionate risk.
What happens if the other party breaches the contract?
Your remedies depend on the contract and the law of the governing jurisdiction. They typically include claiming damages, requiring performance, or terminating the agreement where the breach is serious. Clear terms and a governing-law and dispute clause make these remedies easier to enforce.
How can I reduce the risk of contract disputes?
The most effective step is clear, complete drafting at the outset — precise scope, deliverables, payment milestones and change procedures — together with realistic liability and termination clauses. Well-drafted contracts prevent most disputes by leaving little room for disagreement about what was agreed.
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Tell us about your contract or deal and we’ll connect you with a commercial contracts lawyer in your country — free of charge, with no obligation to hire.