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Stephenson Harwood LLP

Commercial Contracts

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Band 5

UK-wide

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What the team is known for

Broad expertise across a range of high-value, business-critical commercial transactions. Offers considerable strength in the life sciences, technology and manufacturing spheres. Experienced in matters including drafting and negotiating contracts, as well as supply and franchise arrangements.

Strengths

"The firm is very responsive and dedicated, they always want to make sure we are satisfied, and we feel like we are an important client no matter what the spend is," a client reports.

Sources say: "They're very well organised and they can point us to the right expertise within the firm when needed. They deliver good-quality client service and they're always pragmatic in their approach to documentation."

"Stephenson Harwood are precise, direct and clear when advising," commentators note.

Work highlights

Acted for Novacyt in relation to the supply of COVID-19 PCR test kits to the Department of Health and Social Care.

Notable practitioners

Dan Holland 's practice focuses on assisting businesses with their commercial needs, including the negotiation of crucial supply chain agreements and the creation of strategic alliances. He advises clients from a range of sectors, with noteworthy expertise in the life sciences space.
"Dan Holland is extremely calm and sensible, very business-focused and practical, very prompt to respond and strategic in his advice." "He's very clear when advising, very precise and always available, and I'm impressed with his knowledge."

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Overview

We provide focused and pragmatic legal advice that meets your commercial needs regarding issues such as the supply of goods, the provision of services and use of technology.

Our experienced team invests time with you to understand your commercial drivers and objectives so that we can tailor a contractual solution to your business.

We advise a broad range of domestic and multi-national businesses in relation to every aspect of the manufacture and supply of goods and the provision of services.

Our clients include:

technology and business process outsourcing solution providers
manufacturers
public sector organisations
banks
hotel groups.

We can help you with:

outsourcing solutions
technology supply, licensing and implementation
distribution, agency and franchise agreements
supply chain arrangements and procurement arrangements
data protection issues
sponsorship, marketing and advertising.

We act for companies of varying sizes, from family businesses to global corporations, including leading professional service providers, global banks, national and international manufacturers and distributors, international retailers, and software developers.

With significant experience of major domestic and international transactions, we can provide you with innovative practical and cost effective legal support.