Commercial and contract law

Our lawyers advise clients on the drafting and negotiation of business‑critical and strategic contracts, including complex and long‑term agreements, and provide high‑level legal counsel by supporting clients with legal issues related to their business and economic decision‑making.

In today’s global environment, many contracts span multiple jurisdictions.  We have a strong understanding of economic sectors and extensive experience in working with clients and suppliers across a wide range of industries worldwide. This means that we have extensive knowledge of local requirements and circumstances, and at the same time we can see the bigger picture, which allows us to help our clients choose the best strategy.

Working with us means that clients have access to lawyers across a range of related practice areas – including data protection, intellectual property, labour law, tax law, competition law, and real estate – who possess extensive experience in drafting strategic agreements.

We recognise that the projects we assist with may be the most significant undertakings a client will embark upon. We approach them with the utmost responsibility and are prepared to support the entire process from start to finish.

Our areas of competence

Strategic advice on contracts and business agreements

Drafting and negotiating contracts, including distribution, agency, franchise, licensing, sales, partnership, insurance, international trade, IT, and other agreements.

  • Eversheds Sutherland's strengths are its accuracy, speed and customer focus. We always get correct information and advice very quickly.

    Chambers and Partners

  • Eversheds Sutherland has always helped in a timely manner and if I forget something, I know that the team will remind me.

    Chambers and Partners

  • Skilled team. Fast and effective communication.

    Legal500

  • Quick and professional. Straight to a solution. Flexible and good legal writing skills.

    Legal500