The intricacies of international supply contracts are pivotal, dictating the success and efficiency of cross-border transactions. Navigating the complexities of drafting supply contracts demands astute legal expertise.
Our commercial law team has expert knowledge and experience in advising, negotiating and drafting international supply of goods and/or services agreements which are robust and enforceable including liaising with local counsel as required. We understand the critical role these agreements play in facilitating seamless transactions across jurisdictions and the importance of ensuring legal compliance in the global market.
We provide personalised solutions that align with your specific needs and business objectives by offering end-to-end support from contract inception to dispute resolution.
Our comprehensive approach to advising, negotiating or drafting international supply of goods and / or service contracts includes for example, providing advice on the applicability of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and whether implied terms can be excluded as well as by advising on The Incoterms® Rules, Provision of Services Regulations 2009, TUPE (relating to service provision changes), cross-border transfer of personal data, exclusivity rights, minimum purchase obligations and the order and payment processes. If applicable, we will also advise on the practical implications of UK competition law.
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There are many differences between domestic and international contracts and expert legal advice should always be obtained. But some key considerations include governing law and jurisdiction, data protection law compliance, working fines, time differences and arriving functionalities, international delivery of goods (if applicable) and notice provisions.
International trade transactions may have risks related to currency fluctuations, political instability, transportation issues, quality assurance or payment defaults. These risks can be mitigated by well drafted clauses in the contract which deal with these aspects.
We are part of a global network, enabling us to manage and co-ordinate advice on the laws applicable when engaging suppliers or customers in other jurisdictions. This expert local knowledge can be vital because the laws applicable to suppliers or customers can vary greatly in other jurisdictions, and a lack of local law advice at the outset can lead to expensive and time consuming consequences further down the line.
Here a few recent international projects we have advised on:
- The US expansion of a household brand in electronic goods.
- English law advisors to a global manufacturer of consumer goods in respect of commercial law and competition law considerations related to UK distribution agreement.
- Drafting an agreement for the exclusive distribution and support services by a new technology company for the distribution of software used by transport operators within the EU into the UK market.