Commercial
Our International Commercial Group is a leading team of specialists providing a comprehensive and distinctive commercial service to clients. Unlike many other top international firms, our group operates as an independent entity, not just as a support function to other practice areas. This unique setup allows us to focus solely on our clients' needs.
With a network of over 200 lawyers spread across 32 cities globally, we are one of the largest international teams. Each office is staffed with legal experts who specialize in the commercial laws of their respective countries. However, our lawyers share a collaborative mindset and a unified vision, ensuring clients receive cohesive, top-tier advice. Our international teams work seamlessly together to deliver effective, business-oriented solutions.
Advising on Transformational Projects
We specialize in assisting clients who are undergoing significant changes due to technology or the digital landscape. Our team is a leader in advising on major agreements and transactions that are strategically impactful. We have earned the trust of many leading global companies, guiding them through their most innovative and pioneering commercial projects. Examples include advising on the deployment of 5G technology and Data risk, a blockchain-based platform that revolutionizes risk management in the global marine hull insurance industry.
By focusing on industry-specific needs, we gain a deep understanding of the key drivers and challenges within each sector, which allows us to provide tailored, practical legal solutions for businesses at every stage of their lifecycle. We work hand-in-hand with other practice groups to ensure we deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients.
Comprehensive Commercial Advice
Our team provides expert advice on a wide range of commercial matters, including:
Supply and manufacturing agreements
Standard terms and conditions for supply and purchase
Sales, marketing, advertising, and promotion agreements
Representation, agency, distributorship, and franchise arrangements
Joint ventures, cooperation and collaboration agreements, and strategic partnerships
Procurement and outsourcing
Licensing, research, development, and exploitation agreements
Franchising, licensing, and multi-channel strategies
Data protection
Practical Expertise from Industry Professionals
A significant number of our lawyers have in-house experience, having either worked directly within companies or been seconded to in-house legal teams. This experience ensures our lawyers have a clear understanding of the real-world application of legal advice and the commercial pressures faced by our clients. We are trusted not only for our technical legal expertise but also as trusted advisors who support our clients' broader business goals.
Our team is at the forefront of numerous evolving sectors, including mobile health, satellites, cloud computing, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Our innovative CyberBox service offers a comprehensive cybersecurity solution, including resilience measures and tailored contracts and agreements. We are also keeping a close eye on developments and continue to expand our expertise in emerging areas like blockchain, mobile health, satellites, cloud computing, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
