Commercial

Our trusted team covers all aspects of commercial law to ensure your business continues to move forward smoothly and securely

Commercial law is at the heart of the service Underwood & Co has offered to a wide range of businesses over the decades.

Operating a commercial organisation is a complicated challenge that involves a host of legal processes. Whether you require assistance with the day-to-day running of a business, or with long-term strategic elements, you will find a deep wealth of expertise within our dedicated and expert teams.

Our commercial clients operate in a broad variety of industries and cover the full spectrum of business types. Whether you are a multi-national or a start-up, a local retailer or an SME, our flexible and insightful colleagues will be able to collaborate with you to deliver successful legal outcomes.

The areas that our commercial teams cover include:

  • Agency agreements
  • Computer software and hardware agreements
  • Franchising
  • Guarantees
  • Joint venture agreements
  • Intellectual property
  • Licensing agreements
  • Partnership agreements
  • Professional appointments (including large procurement
    arrangements)
  • Sale of goods/services
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Terms and conditions of trading

Intellectual property is an area where we have extensive expertise. The law here covers a wide range of considerations including your branding, artwork and designs and any proprietary materials you create.

At Underwood & Co, we are proud of the reputation we have built as a trusted partner to a host of businesses of all shapes and sizes, and of our ability to cope with issues arising in any area of commercial law.

 

Some examples of our Commercial experience

  • Drafting a bespoke property management agreement for a niche property management company.
  • Advising the owner of a £50 million property in negotiating a property management agreement.
  • Advising an agent and assisting with the negotiation of a deed of termination for a property where the client was not meeting its contractual obligations.
  • The firm advised several professional services firms on conversion from partnership to LLP status.
  • Advising a global professional services firm on various aspects and revisions to their LLP agreements.