RM Legal advises businesses, start-ups, and promoters on structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements across a wide range of business and transactional contexts. Our focus is on creating contracts that are clear, enforceable, and aligned with commercial objectives.
What We Do
We assist clients in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements across business operations, transactions, and strategic arrangements.
Corporate & Transactional Agreements
- Shareholders’ agreements
- Share purchase and investment agreements
- Joint venture and collaboration arrangements
- Business transfer and restructuring agreements
Business & Operational Contracts
- Vendor and service agreements
- Distribution and franchise agreements
- Supply, manufacturing, and procurement contracts
- Platform, marketplace, and commercial engagement agreements
Employment & Engagement Contracts
- Employment agreements and senior management contracts
- Consultancy and advisory agreements
- Confidentiality, non-compete, and non-solicitation arrangements
- Retainer and engagement documentation
Intellectual Property & Licensing
- Licensing and assignment agreements
- Technology, software, and content-related contracts
- Brand licensing and commercial exploitation arrangements
- IP ownership and usage structuring in commercial relationships
Digital & Platform-Based Agreements
- Website terms of use and platform policies
- Privacy-linked contractual documentation
- SaaS and technology service agreements
- Online business and platform engagement structures
The above categories are illustrative, and we routinely advise on a wide range of commercial agreements tailored to specific business and transactional requirements.
Our Approach
Commercial contracts are not treated as standalone documents. We work with clients to:
- Understand the underlying business arrangement and commercial intent
- Structure rights, obligations, and risk allocation appropriately
- Ensure clarity in key provisions including payment, performance, and termination
- Anticipate potential disputes and address them at the drafting stage
- Align contractual frameworks with operational and regulatory requirements
Our approach combines legal and commercial perspectives to ensure that agreements are not only legally sound, but also practical and enforceable in real-world scenarios.
Key Considerations in Contract Structuring
In advising on commercial agreements, we focus on:
- Allocation of risk and liability between parties
- Clarity in scope of work, deliverables, and timelines
- Payment structures, milestones, and remedies
- Termination rights and exit mechanisms
- Protection of confidential information and intellectual property
- Dispute resolution mechanisms and governing law
When to Consider Commercial Contract Advisory
- Entering into new business relationships or partnerships
- Engaging vendors, service providers, or consultants
- Structuring investments, collaborations, or joint ventures
- Launching products, services, or platforms
- Reviewing existing agreements for risk or compliance
Scope of Work
Commercial contract advisory typically involves:
- Drafting and structuring agreements based on business requirements
- Review and negotiation of third-party contracts
- Identification and mitigation of contractual risks
- Advisory on enforceability and dispute preparedness
- Alignment of agreements with broader legal and business strategy
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