Contracts & documentation
Clear drafting and review for agreements, notices and legal instruments. The first step is to understand the facts, the relevant documents and the stage your matter has reached.
Matters within this area
- Contract drafting and review
- Legal notices and replies
- Deeds and powers of attorney
What to bring
Bring the complete papers, including attachments and previous responses. Useful starting documents can include the following.
- The complete current draft
- A clear description of the transaction
- Related agreements and correspondence
Questions before we speak
How do I arrange a conversation?
Call or email the office with your preferred time and a brief description of the subject. Arrange the discussion before sending sensitive documents.
Can you assess the likely result from a short message?
A meaningful assessment depends on the facts, complete documents, applicable law and procedural stage. A short message is a starting point for arranging that review.
Guides for this area
Browse all 22 guidesContract review — preparing a useful brief
Provide the complete current draft, commercial purpose and decisions that matter most to you. Earlier versions and connected documents can change the review.
DocumentsA legal notice — information to prepare before drafting
Prepare the facts, supporting documents, correct parties and remedy sought before wording a notice. Strong language is not a substitute for a legally coherent…
DocumentsReceived a legal notice — preserving the complete record
Keep the complete notice, attachments and delivery evidence, and arrange a prompt assessment. The printed date, dispatch date and receipt date can be different.
DocumentsCorrect parties and signing authority in an agreement
Use the actual legal entity and verify the signatory's authority. A trading name, branch name and individual owner are not necessarily interchangeable contracting…
DocumentsOffer, acceptance and the final contract version
Identify which proposal was accepted, by whom and on what terms. A series of quotations and messages can leave uncertainty about the final agreement.
DocumentsDefining scope of work and acceptance
State what will be delivered and how completion will be assessed. A broad promise to provide satisfactory services may leave key commercial expectations unresolved.