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Provided by Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney
Ashurst Perkins Coie's commercial contracts practice is unique as it sits at the core of our Digital Economy practice. This is important to our clients because their digital agendas are changing how they approach, structure and negotiate commercial contracts.
Expertise in complex procurement and strategic commercial contracts is core to the digital economy - taking advantage of the scale and innovations of best in class, international suppliers, and generating new contracting models for new business offerings are key to ensuring that companies embrace the progress that digitalisation offers.
We focus on difficult and/or high-value commercial arrangements (including collaborative partnership/JVs, long term supply agreements, relational agreements and strategic services contracts) and our clients trust us with the business-critical, long-term arrangements which shape the way their businesses are conducted on a day to day basis.
Our core London commercial contracts team is built around the central pillars of data, technology/connectivity and strategic ventures - individually, our commercial contract partners are specialists in their chosen areas: collectively they provide a compelling and complementary team, offering market leading expertise across the various legal and commercial components needed to deliver complex commercial transactions within the global digital marketspace.
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Ashurst maintains a well-regarded practice that advises clients on a variety of issues relating to commercial transactions and strategic ventures. It regularly handles high-value mandates pertaining to supply, manufacturing and distribution contracts across industries including retail, transport and telecommunications.
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Ashurst advised Ofwat on its appointment of the Independent Monitor, including drafting and negotiating the consultancy agreement for the appointment.
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Ashurst maintain a very good relationship with clients and understand the concerns and targets. The team tackle difficulties accurately and remain very efficient.
The lawyers provide commercial advice that is readily applicable, facilitating practical, legal and business solutions. They are responsive and personable, consistently going beyond for their clients.
The team are commercially minded and technically excellent. The lawyers are responsive, efficient and often work to very tight deadlines.
Ashurst are incredibly responsive to client requirements and available at short notice. The team have the skill set and network to advise on a variety of niche areas.
Ashurst have exceptional knowledge of our sector and provide a personal approach. The team also use their network to advise on a variety of niche areas.
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Christopher Bates is well versed in the formation of strategic partnerships and other commercial contracts. He advises clients on matters spanning an array of sectors, including manufacturing, financial services, automotive and technology.
Christopher provides an excellent standard of service. He understands the business needs and associated risks, and offers commercially astute advice.
He demonstrates exceptional expertise in the corporate and commercial field and often thinks outside the box.
Christopher is extremely competent and knowledgeable.
Christopher gives excellent contract law updates, runs a great team and is a good communicator.
Christopher is extremely responsive and pragmatic in his approach. His depth of expertise is balanced with excellent client service, sound judgement and strong commercial acumen.
Commercial Contracts
Provided by Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney
Adam Eskdale
Rebecca Clarke
Amanda Ludlow
Nick Elverston
David Futter
Jonathan Cohen
Denae Erasmus
Aimi Gold
William Barrow
Christopher Bates
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