In brief
A good agreement only shows its worth when something goes wrong. I draft, review and negotiate agreements, so you know what you are committing to and what happens if the other party does not deliver.
Typical situations
- You have been sent an agreement to sign and want to know what you are really agreeing to.
- You are starting a partnership and need an agreement covering responsibility, ownership and exit.
- You are letting or renting commercial premises or a home.
- You are buying or selling something of value and need a purchase agreement.
- There is a disagreement about what was agreed.
How it works
- ReviewI read the agreement or draft and look at risk, liability and unclear terms.
- CommentsYou get specific proposed changes with the reasons for them.
- NegotiationI negotiate with the other party, or give you what you need to do it yourself.
- FinalisationI finalise the agreement and go through it with you before signing.
Good to have ready
- The draft or existing agreement
- Correspondence with the other party
- What matters most to you in the agreement
Getting an agreement right before signing costs far less than resolving a dispute afterwards.
Common questions
Are oral agreements binding?
Yes, as a rule. The problem is that the terms can be hard to prove, which is why important agreements should be in writing.
What should a partnership agreement contain?
Who does what, who owns what is created, how income is shared, what happens in a disagreement and how the partnership can be ended.
Can you look at an agreement before I sign?
Yes. It is often the most cost-effective legal help, because changing an agreement before signing is far easier than resolving a dispute afterwards.
Price
Once I have looked at the matter, you get a fixed price for the engagement before any work starts. You know what it will cost, with no surprises.