Commercial and Contract Advisory
Strong commercial agreements are the foundation of every successful business. Whether you are entering a new commercial relationship, reviewing existing arrangements or seeking guidance before signing, Hayhills provides strategic commercial and contract advisory services designed to reduce risk and support informed business decisions.
Our focus is commercially minded, practical advice that helps businesses understand their contractual position, identify potential risks and strengthen commercial relationships through clear, well-structured documentation.
We take time to understand your commercial objectives before advising, helping you improve contractual certainty and protect your interests with confidence.
- Commercial contract review and advisory
- Drafting and updating commercial agreements
- Terms and Conditions of Business
- Supply and distribution agreements
- Service agreements
- Consultancy agreements
- Agency agreements
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Confidentiality agreements
- Heads of Terms
- Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)
- Letters of Intent
- Partnership and collaboration agreements
- Shareholder-related commercial documentation (non-reserved)
- Supplier and customer contract reviews
- Contract risk assessments
- Commercial negotiation support
- Contract management guidance
- Business policy and compliance documentation
- Bespoke commercial documentation for your business
Get clear, commercially focused advice before you sign. Hayhills helps you understand your contractual position, reduce risk and strengthen your commercial relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is commercial and contract advisory?
It is practical, non-reserved advisory support that helps businesses draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, from terms and conditions and supply contracts to NDAs and partnership documents, so your contractual position is clear and your commercial risk is reduced before you commit.
Do I need my contracts reviewed before signing?
Reviewing a contract before signing is one of the most effective ways to protect your business. We identify unfavourable terms, unclear obligations and hidden risks, and suggest practical amendments that strengthen your position while keeping the relationship commercial.
Can you draft bespoke agreements for my business?
Yes. We prepare tailored commercial documentation built around your specific objectives and sector, including service, supply, agency, consultancy and confidentiality agreements, rather than generic templates.
What types of commercial contracts do you advise on?
We advise on a wide range of agreements including terms and conditions, supply and distribution, service, consultancy and agency agreements, NDAs, Heads of Terms, Memoranda of Understanding, Letters of Intent and partnership documentation.
Do you help with Terms and Conditions of Business?
Yes. Clear, well-drafted Terms and Conditions protect your cash flow and limit disputes. We prepare and update T&Cs that reflect how your business actually operates and allocate risk sensibly.
Can you help with NDAs and confidentiality agreements?
We regularly prepare and review non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements for one-way and mutual arrangements, so sensitive information is protected before discussions or transactions begin.
What are Heads of Terms and do I need them?
Heads of Terms set out the key commercial points of a deal before full contracts are drafted. They help both sides agree the essentials early, reduce misunderstandings and speed up the final agreement. We can prepare or review them for you.
Can you review a contract another party has sent me?
Yes. We review incoming contracts, explain the practical implications in plain English, flag the clauses that expose you to risk and suggest amendments you can put to the other side.
Do you support businesses based outside the UK?
Yes. We assist international businesses that need UK-facing commercial documentation and practical guidance on contracting with UK customers, suppliers and partners.
Is Hayhills a firm of solicitors?
No. Hayhills provides non-reserved legal advisory and commercial consultancy services only. Where a matter requires reserved legal activities or court proceedings, we can help coordinate a referral to an appropriately authorised professional.