Advice on the drafting, review and negotiation of commercial agreements and on the management of business relationships, with an approach focused on protecting the contractual balance, preventing disputes and ensuring the operational sustainability of agreements.
The activity is carried out through an integrated approach, coordinating the corporate, tax, intellectual property and new technology aspects connected with the contractual relationship.
Commercial Agreements
Drafting and negotiation of domestic and international commercial agreements, including:
- service agreements;
- supply and subcontracting agreements;
- distribution and dealership agreements;
- agency and business finder agreements;
- franchising agreements;
- logistics and transport agreements;
- licence agreements and agreements for the exploitation of rights.
Particular attention is devoted to the definition of economic and duration clauses, renewal and termination mechanisms, liability and warranty provisions, as well as to the protection of confidentiality, know-how and business assets.
Partnerships and Collaborative Arrangements
Structuring and negotiation of commercial partnerships, joint ventures and collaboration agreements, with particular attention to the definition of governance structures, operational roles, the parties’ contributions, decision-making mechanisms and rules governing duration, withdrawal and termination of the relationship.
The activity is aimed at preventing conflicts, deadlock situations and issues arising during performance, including through coordination, escalation, confidentiality and non-compete clauses, as well as provisions protecting strategic assets.
Complex Agreements and Contractual Risk
Structuring of complex contractual transactions and definition of mechanisms for the allocation and management of risk consistent with the economic and operational balance of the relationship.
Particular attention is devoted to contractual liability provisions, supervening events, force majeure clauses and remedies applicable in pathological situations affecting the relationship, as well as to dispute resolution mechanisms, including arbitration.
Contract Performance, Breach and Remedies
Management of the performance phase of contracts and of commercial disputes relating to the interpretation, performance or amendment of the relationship, including formal notices, reservations of rights, notices of default, settlements and amendment or termination agreements.
The activity also extends to the management of judicial and arbitration proceedings, with particular attention to safeguarding the Client’s operational continuity and commercial interests.