Ascente advises clients from a broad range of sectors across the full spectrum of commercial contracting. Our work spans complex, strategically important arrangements as well as the agreements that underpin day-to-day business operations. As well as legal expertise, we bring an understanding of our clients’ commercial, regulatory and operational considerations to the drafting and negotiation of every agreement.
“The best commercial contracts do not merely record a transaction. They provide clarity, facilitate risk management and give the parties a firm foundation to do business and develop together.”
Marc Tullgren
Partner
We support clients throughout the contractual lifecycle; from structuring, drafting and negotiating new arrangements to interpreting, reviewing, renewing and adapting existing agreements as circumstances change. We consider how the parties intend to work together, how their respective interests may evolve and where opportunities, risks and potential tensions may arise over the course of the relationship.
We draft legally robust agreements and create clear and appropriate contractual frameworks that protect our clients’ interests and help the commercial relationship flourish.
Our commercial contract work includes:
Strategic and corporate agreements – joint ventures, shareholder agreements, strategic alliances, collaboration contracts and consortium arrangements
M&A and transaction-related agreements – acquisition and divestment contracts, business transfer agreements, investment agreements, transitional services contracts and other transaction documentation
Supply and procurement contracts – master supply agreements, procurement arrangements, manufacturing agreements and long-term supply contracts
Distribution and agency agreements – distribution and reseller contracts, dealership arrangements, commercial agency contracts, franchise contracts and channel partner arrangements
Technology and digital contracts – SaaS agreements, software licences, technology development and implementation agreements, IT services agreements and platform arrangements
Intellectual property and licensing – IP licences, technology transfer agreements, trademark and brand licences, R&D agreements and commercialisation contracts
Services and outsourcing – master services agreements, consulting and services agreements, outsourcing arrangements, managed services and business process outsourcing agreements
Commercial partnerships – cooperation contracts, marketing and sponsorship agreements, referral arrangements, revenue-sharing structures and strategic partnership agreements
Real estate and operational agreements – leases, property-related commercial arrangements, facilities agreements and contracts supporting the operation of business premises
Financing and investment contracts – loan and financing documentation, convertible instruments, guarantees, collateral arrangements and investment agreements
Employment and executive arrangements – senior executive contracts, consultancy arrangements, incentive structures and related restrictive covenant documentation
Data and regulatory arrangements – data processing agreements, information-sharing arrangements, compliance-related contracts and other agreements arising from sector-specific regulatory requirements
General commercial agreements – NDAs, terms and conditions, master framework agreements, statements of work, letters of intent and other agreements supporting ongoing commercial activity