Every business relies on contracts technology and commercial relationships to operate successfully. Whether you are manufacturing products, supplying or buying goods or services, appointing agents and distributors when entering new markets, setting up a new online business, bringing in consultants, providing software, introducing or developing IT systems, or managing complex supply chains, the legal arrangements that underpin those activities play a vital role in protecting your business and supporting long-term growth.

When commercial arrangements are not properly structured and documented, organisations can face unnecessary risk, disputes, regulatory challenges and missed opportunities. The right legal support helps businesses protect their interests, strengthen commercial relationships and create a solid foundation for future success.

Our dedicated Commercial team provides specialist legal advice to businesses of all sizes, from ambitious owner-managed companies and growing SMEs to national and international organisations operating across a wide range of sectors. We have clients from multiple sectors including food, energy, education, publishing, manufacturing, retail, charities and professional services.

Our team can help you prepare, review and negotiate contracts which apply to your business on a day-to-day basis as well as drafting, reviewing and negotiating more complex agreements for larger or high importance projects. By taking time to understand your organisation, your objectives and the challenges within your sector, we provide tailored advice that reflects both the legal and the commercial realities of your business.

Our specialists advise on all aspects of commercial law, including commercial contracts, terms and conditions, manufacturing, supply and purchase arrangements, agency and distribution agreements, framework and services contracts, outsourcing and procurement contracts, hire agreements, ecommerce,  appointment of consultants, data processing agreements, intellectual property licensing and assignments, franchise agreements, funding contracts, collaboration arrangements, advertising and marketing compliance and strategic commercial projects.  Much of our work has an international element.

We have recently been recognised in Legal 500 as a ‘firm to watch’ for our work in IT and Telecoms in Yorkshire. Our work in this area includes software and technology agreements, App development agreements, software as a service, IT procurement, IT support and maintenance contracts, appointment of developers and IT consultants, e-commerce and internet trading arrangements.

Clients value our practical and commercially focused approach. We combine technical legal expertise with strong negotiation skills and a clear understanding of how businesses operate. The result is advice that is not only legally robust but also aligned with your wider commercial objectives.

We regularly work alongside in-house procurement, commercial and legal teams, providing an additional resource, specialist insight and independent support where required. Through audits, training and ongoing advisory services, we help organisations build confidence and resilience across their commercial operations.

For more than 150 years, businesses have trusted our team to provide clear, pragmatic legal advice. Today, that same relationship-led approach continues to help clients protect what they have built, manage risk effectively and create opportunities for future growth.

To discuss your commercial contracts or wider commercial or technology law requirements, please contact our team.