Contract Advice and Negotiation

Not sure what you are signing, or how to push back on the terms. We help businesses review and negotiate contracts in a way that is clear, practical and low stress.

Contracts are really about people. They set expectations, protect relationships, and give everyone a clear plan for what happens if things change. When the wording is unclear or one sided, it can create stress, delays, and disputes that cost far more than a proper review up front. We help Sydney businesses put clear agreements in place, so you can move forward with confidence and focus on the work.
Our contract advice is practical and easy to apply. If you are about to sign something and you feel unsure, if a customer or supplier has sent you a contract full of legal jargon, or if you are negotiating a deal that matters to your business, we will explain what it means in plain English and help you get terms that work in real life.
Typical contracts we advise on
We advise across a wide range of everyday business agreements, including:
- Service agreements and statements of work, including scope, milestones, acceptance criteria and change control
- Consultancy and independent contractor agreements, including deliverables, confidentiality and IP ownership
- Supply agreements and procurement contracts, including lead times, specifications, quality issues and returns
- Terms and conditions, including credit terms, late payment clauses and limitation of liability
- Distribution and reseller agreements, including territories, minimum performance and brand rules
- Referral and introducer agreements, including fees, payment triggers and non circumvention
- Business sale and purchase documents, including heads of agreement, conditions, restraints and handover terms
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