Commercial Contracts
Drafting and review of commercial and corporate agreements, including contracts with a foreign element.
A contract is the operating manual of a commercial relationship. We draft and review agreements so that they reflect the deal, allocate risk sensibly and hold up when they are tested.
We work with contracts governed by different laws and concluded between parties in different countries, and we explain the consequences of each key clause in plain terms.
What we advise on
- Supply, distribution and agency agreements
- Service and consultancy agreements
- Shareholder, joint venture and cooperation agreements
- Loan and guarantee arrangements between companies
- Governing law and dispute resolution clauses
- Review of counterparty drafts and negotiation comments
Typical situations
- You have received a contract from a foreign counterparty and need to understand the risks
- Your standard terms need to work in several countries
- A long-term cooperation needs a framework agreement
- An existing contract no longer reflects how the business actually works
Our approach
We keep the commercial deal in front of us at every step, so that the text serves the business.
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Brief
We agree the commercial terms, your priorities and your red lines.
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Draft or review
We prepare the draft, or a marked-up review with explanations.
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Negotiation support
We prepare comments and fall-back positions for your negotiations.
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Final version
We check the final text for consistency before signing.
What you receive
- A draft agreement or a marked-up review
- A short memo on key risks and how they are addressed
- Comments ready to send to the counterparty
- A final version ready for signing
Frequently asked questions
Which governing law should the contract use?
That depends on the parties, the transaction and where enforcement may be needed. We explain the options and their practical consequences before the choice is made.
Can you work with our existing templates?
Yes. We can review and adapt your templates so that they fit international use and your current business model.
What do we need to send to start?
The draft or the counterparty's version, a short description of the deal and the points that matter most to you.
Discuss your project
Tell us about the transaction, structure or dispute you are considering and the jurisdictions involved. We will suggest a suitable format of engagement and the next steps.
- Phone +971 54 781 5305
- E-mail info@msaco.org