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Commercial contracts are the fundamental basis upon which any business develops and grows. Getting it wrong can have serious consequences for your business. Whether the agreements relevant to your business concern the procurement or the supply of goods, technology, information or services, or your business processes such as licensing, distribution, agency and resale, you will need legal advisers who understand your commercial imperatives and can deliver results efficiently and cost-effectively based on market knowledge and experience.

We advise both customers and suppliers on all aspects of commercial contracts from procurement and supply agreements through to marketing, advertising, distribution, agency, licensing, franchising, collaboration and R&D agreements. We advise on simple heads of terms through to complex multi-jurisdictional supplier ecosystems.

Our lawyers work with organisations in all industry sectors, including consumer products, TMT, life sciences & healthcare, financial services, energy and utilities, manufacturing and logistics.

Our clients include both growing businesses and established multinationals. CMS’ wide global coverage makes sure we are able to advise on cross-border agreements while taking into account local liabilities, sensitivities and negotiation strategies.

Highlights of our experience in Commercial Contracts in the UK
An innovative social networking site on a range of commercial contracts, including celebrity endorsement contracts and intellectual property licences.A multinational vehicle manufacturer on distribution...
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11/07/2023
EU reaches agreement on Data Act – Comprehensive EU data law is on the...
On 27 June 2023, the European Parliament and Council resolved the remaining open points and reached a political agreement on the EU Data Act, paving the way for a new law that will introduce comprehensive...
28/04/2023
Specialisation and R&D: how can businesses collaborate without breaching...
Current economic pressure impacting businesses and their supply chains, combined with more pressing demands for better ESG and innovation, are driving businesses to collaborate more closely. This includes...
21/04/2023
Key changes for companies related to the new General Product Safety Regulation
On 30 March 2023, the European Parliament adopted the General Product Safety Regulation for consumer products, which replaces the General Product Safety Directive of 2001 (2001/95/EC). The Council must...
21/02/2023
Key energy efficiency changes for commercial property from 1 April 2023
From 1 April 2023, there will be a prohibition on landlords of commercial property continuing to let properties with sub-standard EPC ratings under the minimum energy efficiency standards or ‘MEES’. We...
17/02/2023
VBER and Vertical Guidelines leave question open on what restrictions are...
Article 4 lit. e) VBER, newly introduced with the 2022 reform of the VBER, regulates a hardcore restriction for all forms of distribution that is specifically geared to Internet commerce, and is now central...
03/11/2022
Risk Essentials: Commercial Contracts - Set yourself up for success: Getting...
Many contract disputes could be avoided if the parties got certain fundamentals right at the outset of the relationship. In this session, our speakers will take a close look at some of the issues that...
01/11/2022
Commercial rent payments in England and Wales
1. General overview Unlike some other jurisdictions, there have been few reported decisions on this issue in England and Wales. The UK Government’s approach to commercial rent arrears during the pandemic...
14/06/2022
Spotlight on UK Design Law - Part 6 – ‘En­force­ment’
As acknowledged by the UKIPO in its Call for Views, the UK has one of the most robust and effective intellectual property regimes in the world. However, the UKIPO appreciates that the cost of enforcing...
07/06/2022
Spotlight on UK Design Law - Part 5 – ‘Future technologies and com­puter-gen­er­ated...
The UKIPO recognises that developments in technology act as catalysts for innovation in the designs sector. In its Call for Views, the UKIPO identified in particular the impact of artificial intelligence...
31/05/2022
Spotlight on UK Design Law - Part 4 – ‘First making available’ and simultaneous...
Prior to Brexit, the ability to obtain automatic design protection across all 28 EU Member States shaped the business models and product launch strategies of many British designers. One of the most significant...
24/05/2022
Spotlight on UK Design Law: Part 3 – ‘Overlap between copyright and designs’
The UKIPO recognises that there is a lack of clarity on the extent of overlap between copyright and design law, and how they should co-exist. In particular, the Call for Views notes the uncertainty as...
17/05/2022
Spotlight on UK Design Law: Part 2 - Simplifying the designs system
The UKIPO recognises that the current design framework is highly complex, involving three different types of unregistered rights (two of which originate from EU law) in addition to registered designs...