Contracts are central to doing business. Contracts underpin how a business operates, gets paid and manages risk.

Poorly drafted or template contracts, or operating with no contract at all, can expose your business to legal and commercial risk. This is especially so when no one knows what they are required to supply, perform or pay. When disputes arise over unclear contract terms and requirements, the cost to a business can quickly escalate into the hundreds of thousands of dollars and beyond. 

A relatively small investment in clear, well-structured contracts now can help avoid far more costly disputes in the future.

SLB Legal helps business owners and founders draft, review, and negotiate clear, commercially balanced contracts that reflect how their businesses actually operate.

Before drafting or advising, we take the time to understand your business model, risk profile and commercial priorities. This allows us to customise contract terms that are practical, enforceable and aligned with how your business delivers its products or services.

Business contracts we regularly assist with

We regularly advise on a wide range of commercial and business contracts, including:

  • customer and client agreements for the supply of services and/or goods
  • supplier and vendor agreements
  • terms of trade and standard terms and conditions
  • IT, software, SaaS and licensing agreements
  • distribution and reseller agreements
  • business sale or purchase agreements
  • shareholder agreements and company constitutions
  • share subscription agreements
  • subcontracting and consultancy agreements
  • privacy policies and website terms of use
  • online shop and eCommerce terms of supply
  • non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
  • quote and purchase order terms
  • heads of agreement and memorandums of understanding

The deal struck via your contracts is crucial to the success of your business. Whether you are starting out, scaling or reviewing existing arrangements, we provide clear advice so you can contract with confidence.

Click here to contact us for help with contracts that works for your business, not against it.