Commercial Contracts
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 5
About
Provided by Stevens & Bolton LLP
We help clients with the contractual, commercial and trading issues faced by all businesses.
Our lawyers can assist with all aspects of a commercial project from structuring and the preparation and negotiation of contract documentation to advising on termination issues. Our experienced commercial law specialists look at clients' business objectives, cost effectiveness, commercial impact as well as the legal issues.
We work with a large variety of businesses in terms of size, activities and legal requirements. We work with in-house legal teams, sales teams, procurement departments, finance directors, contracts managers and others involved in commercial transactions. Our clients operate in many sectors, including IT, food and drink, hospitality, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, logistics and manufacturing.
As well as contract work, we advise on legal issues that can affect businesses, such as consumer law, data protection and Freedom of Information Act issues and advertising controls.
Chambers Review
Stevens & Bolton provide a broad range of advice to clients concerning high-value commercial contracts. The team is experienced in cross-border matters including large-scale trading agreements. It represents clients in a broad range of industries, including food and drink, retail, technology and life sciences.
Work Highlights
- Stevens & Bolton assisted Asahi UK with sponsorship and drinks-related contract work.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They offer clear advice, which is carefully considered. The lead partners are strong and the support team is effective."
"They have a grasp of complex structures and markets. Work has been completed in a timely manner, on schedule, and to the highest standards."
"Their deep expertise, extensive resources and proven track record consistently set them apart as a top-tier choice for clients seeking high-level legal representation."
"They offer clear advice, which is carefully considered. The lead partners are strong and the support team is effective."
"They have a grasp of complex structures and markets. Work has been completed in a timely manner, on schedule, and to the highest standards."
"Their deep expertise, extensive resources and proven track record consistently set them apart as a top-tier choice for clients seeking high-level legal representation."
Notable Practitioners
Head of the commercial practice Beverley Flynn advises on sophisticated matters for a varied client base, including names from the cosmetics, power and automotive sectors. Her main area of expertise, though, is technology, as she has considerable expertise of IT, data protection and cybersecurity.
"She is an excellent lawyer, offering balanced, constructive advice with appropriate commercial context."
"Beverley is friendly and warm."
"Beverley Flynn provides excellent contracts and data protection information. She has provided excellent support and made sure I was learning at the same time."