International commercial transactions require agreements that clearly establish the rights, responsibilities, obligations and risk allocation between the parties. We advise clients on the drafting, review, negotiation and legal vetting of domestic and international commercial agreements.

Our practice includes contracts of sale of goods, service provider agreements, licence and franchise agreements, and international distribution and agency agreements, together with other arrangements governing cross-border commercial relationships.

We also advise on Irrevocable Master Fee Protection Agreements, non-circumvention agreements, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, employment agreements, concession agreements, EPC agreements and memoranda of understanding.

In structuring an agreement, we consider the commercial relationship, governing law, jurisdiction, performance requirements, payment mechanisms, warranties, indemnities, termination rights and dispute-resolution provisions so that the agreement reflects the client’s broader business objectives.

Where an agreement subsequently gives rise to a dispute, we advise and represent clients in litigation, arbitration and related proceedings. Such disputes may concern contractual interpretation, non-performance, delayed performance, payment obligations, termination, breach and enforcement.

Our commercial-agreements practice works closely with our international trade, arbitration and international litigation capabilities where the agreement forms part of a larger cross-border transaction or dispute.