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Stevens & Bolton LLP

Commercial Contracts

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Stevens & Bolton LLP

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About

Provided by Stevens & Bolton LLP

We structure, prepare and negotiate contracts that help you move your business forward.

From outsourcing operations, supply arrangements or entering new markets via distribution or agency deals, to reaching customers online.

Our specialist lawyers see the full picture – looking at your objectives, cost effectiveness and commercial impact as well as anticipating legal issues. We are responsive and thoughtful partners to businesses of all sizes and sectors, protecting client interests and helping them operate seamlessly.

Our experience includes:

  • Supporting a major drinks group on international procurement matters, including contracts for professional services and for goods used in the manufacturing process.
  • Acting for a motor manufacturer on commercial agreements in relation to its import and advertising and sponsorship arrangements.
  • Advising one of the UK’s largest independent insurance brokers on their distribution arrangements.
  • Providing a leading online payments system provider with an outsourced commercial legal overflow service.
  • Supporting Papa Johns on various commercial matters, including updating template franchise documents, assisting with franchise network communications, providing advertising and marketing advice and managing day-to-day franchise store transitions, which has been instrumental in shaping and implementing the company's commercial strategy.

Chambers Review

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Commercial Contracts - UK-wide

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Stevens & Bolton provides 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

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  • Stevens & Bolton advised Aspects Beauty, negotiating key distribution and supply contracts between household-name global luxury brands.

Strengths

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  • They have a deep understanding of our business and are a high-quality team able to handle every eventuality with a wide range of skills at each level.

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  • The team have expert knowledge of our industry and our company, and they feel like an extension of our business.

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  • They provide trustworthy and expert advice in a clear, understandable language.

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  • The lawyers provide practical and commercial advice with an understanding of our market and priorities. The team are always responsive and attentive to our requirements.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Beverley Flynn
    Band 4Beverley Flynn

    Beverley Flynn

    Head of the commercial and technology team, Beverley Flynn advises on sophisticated matters for a varied client base, including those from the cosmetics, power and automotive sectors. Her main area of expertise is technology, as she has considerable expertise in IT, data protection and cybersecurity.

    • Beverley is an excellent leader of the team.

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    • Her advice is thorough and based on a huge breadth and depth of knowledge, which is immensely valuable.

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    • She is an excellent all-round adviser.

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    • Beverley's reliability, commercial acumen and pragmatism in reaching solutions stood out. She is very practical in resolving disputes under time pressure and she is very analytical.

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