Commercial Contract Drafting
Joint ventures and strategic collaborations can unlock new markets, accelerate innovation, and create opportunities that would be difficult to achieve alone. We help clients structure, negotiate, and document joint venture arrangements that are commercially sound, clearly governed, and built for long‑term success. Our focus is on establishing frameworks that balance opportunity with protection, ensuring each party’s rights, responsibilities, and expectations are defined from the outset.
We advise on the full lifecycle of joint ventures—from initial strategy and partner selection through to drafting shareholder agreements, investment terms, governance structures, and exit mechanisms. Whether the venture is a standalone entity, a contractual collaboration, or part of a wider strategic initiative, we ensure the arrangement is aligned with your commercial objectives and resilient to future change.
Alongside joint ventures, we support clients with the commercial agreements that underpin their day‑to‑day operations and strategic projects. These include supply and distribution contracts, service agreements, outsourcing arrangements, licensing and technology agreements, confidentiality provisions, and a wide range of sector‑specific commercial documents. Our drafting is clear, practical, and designed to reduce ambiguity while protecting your commercial interests.
Our approach is grounded in commercial awareness and legal precision. We take the time to understand how your business operates, the relationships you rely on, and the risks you need to manage. This enables us to craft agreements that not only meet legal requirements but also support operational efficiency, strengthen partnerships, and create a stable foundation for growth.
- Joint venture structuring and governance
- Shareholder agreements
- Partnership and collaboration agreements
- Supply, distribution, and agency agreements
- Outsourcing and service agreements
- Licensing and technology agreements
- Confidentiality and NDAs
- Framework and master service agreements
Represented lender on a $125,000,000+ refinancing of various credit facilities for a multinational manufacturer with assets located across Canada and in the United States.