COMPANY & COMMERCIAL

Commercial Contracts

Fletcher & Lawson can prepare and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts to assist any business, ranging from the purchase of raw materials and components, the manufacture of products, distribution and sales arrangements, through to the contract for sale of products to the ultimate customer.

Contracts required in any business may include any or all of the following:

• Exclusive purchasing arrangements with key suppliers.
• Manufacturing / sub-contracting agreements.
• Agreements to out-source certain services.
• Sales representative and agency agreements.
• Distribution agreements.
• Franchise agreements.
• Standard terms and conditions for the sale of goods and services, end user licences and agreements, warranty and guarantee provisions, consumer protection and manufacturer's liability.
• Partnership agreements. It is essential that any such contracts accurately reflect the intentions and aims of the business and that the business understands clearly the effect of any contract and the implications of each of the terms.

Prior to drafting or negotiating any such commercial contract on behalf of any business client, Fletcher & Lawson considers it an essential part of its role to understand fully the nature of the client's business, its aims and desired results.

Fletcher & Lawson can assist in advising on contracts with businesses outside Australia and the difficulties that may arise in drafting and negotiating such contracts, particularly in connection with the choice of law and issues of jurisdiction.