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Have peace of mind that your business relationships and commercial interests are protected thanks to robustly drafted and expertly negotiated subcontractor agreements.
In addition to drafting subcontractor agreements, our team can assist you across all areas of commercial law, including:
We can assist you in determining the type of subcontracting agreement that would best benefit you, making sure that your business is adequately protected under the terms of both the principal contract and the subcontractor agreement. We’ll also support you in maintaining an amicable and beneficial relationship with both your customer and the subcontractor.
Our team of experienced commercial contract solicitors work quickly to understand your situation and requirements, supporting you with:
Advice regarding the nature of the subcontractor agreement and its term.
Amending or varying the principal contract if required.
Collateral warranties or express third party rights in the event that your customer requires direct rights against the subcontractor.
Consent requirements under the principal contract.
Data processing and sub-processing issues where relevant.
Dispute resolution under either the principal contract or the subcontractor agreement.
Drafting the subcontractor agreement.
Limitation of liability in the event of default by the subcontractor.
Market practice ensuring that your arrangements remain competitive and reasonable.
Negotiating the key terms of the subcontractor agreement and any amendments to the principal contract.
Protections under the subcontractor agreement, such as indemnities.
Reflecting the key terms of the principal contract in the subcontractor agreement as relevant.
Restrictions on subcontracting whether under statute, common law or for regulatory reasons.
Review of the principal contract to ensure that subcontracting is permissible under its terms.
Termination of the subcontractor arrangement where the relationship has broken down.
Essentially, subcontracting delegates certain responsibilities under the principal contract to a third party, the subcontractor, but without replacing the main contractor. Subcontracting can be undertaken for various reasons and its arrangements can take various forms depending on the nature of the work and obligations being subcontracted, the reasons for subcontracting and the terms of the principal contract.
Issues which we can help you to address include:
Some projects or workflows require specialist knowledge, skills or equipment. Engaging a subcontractor who has these will mean that the work gets done properly and efficiently, ensuring that your customer is pleased with the end-result.
Our commercial team have hands-on experience across a wide range of sectors from IT to construction, and are ready to provide you with pragmatic, business-focused advice and support you with your subcontractor arrangements. We can clearly and succinctly set out your options and assist you in choosing the right way forward for you and your business, ensuring that you fully understand your position and any potential risks.
Regardless of your businesses size or lifecycle stage, we aim to make legal services more accessible. In reality this means you receive partner-level legal expertise at the fraction of the cost of a traditional law firm – with our subscription plans you could be paying as little as £140 per hour. With transparent pricing, a tailored approach to each client’s requirements, and a commercially minded team that swiftly gets to know your long-term objectives, you can rely on our partnership to help move your business forward.
As the law firm for entrepreneurs, we understand the common and complex issues you face as owners and operators. We look to form genuine partnerships with our clients. Our team of remote-based and always accessible senior lawyers are the people to call when you need a second opinion, or specialist advice fast.
Mainly recruited from top 100 UK law firms or from large international businesses, and all have more than 10 years’ post-qualified experience. Find our more about the team here:
Pricing plans
Our three transparent pricing packages are designed to give you the widest possible access to high-quality legal advice, whatever the size and nature of your business:
Straightforward access to senior solicitors at a competitive rate.
An affordable solution for businesses needing one-off legal support. Receive ‘City’ partner-level expertise at a fraction of ‘City’ prices.
Have legal peace of mind for £209 per month with additional support from £140 per hour.
A monthly subscription legal support package specifically designed for start-ups and smaller businesses.
Providing you with priority access to a dedicated panel of highly experienced solicitors.
Fully account managed quarterly subscription service for businesses with more complex legal needs.
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Our commercial lawyers are based in or close to major cities across the UK, providing expert legal advice to clients both locally and nationally.
We mainly work remotely, so we can work with you wherever you are. But we can arrange face-to-face meeting at our offices or a location of your choosing.
To access legal support from just £140 per hour arrange your no-obligation initial consultation to discuss your business requirements.