Creating effective commercial agreements that balance strategic, operational and financial goals, whilst managing legal risk, is our priority.

Our commercial law experts are recognised for their skills in managing the complex balance between planning, accurate scoping, and business analysis, as well as day-to-day governance, flexibility, acceptable costs, and incentivisation. When you choose our team, you will benefit from unmatched expertise along with complete guidance commercial law.

Our expertise lies in advising major global organisations - other firms may focus on narrow areas of expertise, while we focus on developing a deep and broad understanding of the industry challenges you face.

Whether you are looking at outsourcing, putting terms and conditions in place, managing your intellectual property or ensuring your competition and trade practices are in order, we can help your business grow whilst ensuring your legal risks are managed in line with your organisation's risk profile.

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Commercial Agency

Commercial Agency and Distribution

Our team is highly specialised in advising on issues arising out of commercial agency and distribution relationships. Our specialists are on hand to provide strategic and commercial advice to support your operations.

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Commercial Contracts

Commercial Contracts

Every working relationship has a contract at its heart. Drafting and agreeing complex terms requires legal expertise and an understanding of your commercial objectives. We bring all of these professional skills, along with an understanding of your sector regulatory and legal landscape.

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Consumer Rights

Consumer Rights

The consumer law landscape is increasingly complex and constantly evolving. Getting it wrong can have a major impact on sales transactions, but more importantly, customers' trust in your brand and reputation. Consumers are also becoming increasingly aware of their rights and their willingness to enforce them is growing.

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Grant Funding Agreements

Grant Funding Agreements

We are the first choice for many public authorities when it comes to drafting and negotiating Grant Funding Agreements, including programmes of Grant Funding Agreements.

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Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Law and Licensing

Protecting and capturing value from your technologies, brands, products, data and services is at the core of our society. Intangible assets are often regarded as the most valuable assets of a business. We provide commercial intellectual property law services for IP-rich companies that effectively reduce the risk of litigation.

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International Trade

International Trade

Competition law is both a key risk area for businesses who face increasing enforcement by regulators and litigation globally, and an opportunity to protect a market position from over-powerful competitors, customers and suppliers.

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Public Procurement

Public Procurement

The EU public procurement regime applies detailed rules to the award of contracts by central and local government, and by a wide range of public sector bodies.

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State Aid

State Aid

DWF has market leading expertise in State Aid, which is why many Government departments, large public bodies and international companies turn to us for professional advice in this rapidly developing area of law.

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