Commercial contracts & negotiation
Commercial contracts that support the deal—not slow it down.
I help businesses draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with clear risk allocation, practical implementation and sensible exit options.
Typical matters
Bring me in when the issue is affecting a real decision or outcome.
- A supply, services or procurement agreement is delaying delivery.
- Liability, indemnity, warranty or penalty provisions are commercially unbalanced.
- The parties are aligned on the deal but not on the wording.
- A distribution, franchise or channel arrangement needs clearer controls.
- The business needs to exit, renew or restructure an existing contract.
- A cross-border agreement needs practical allocation of jurisdiction, law and enforcement risk.
What the business receives
Advice that can be explained, approved and implemented.
- A clear summary of the material legal and commercial issues.
- Prioritised amendments rather than unnecessary rewriting.
- Negotiation positions, fallback language and approval points.
- Balanced drafting that reflects how the relationship will work operationally.
- A clean route to signature, implementation, renewal or exit.
Working approach
Commercial context first. Legal precision where it matters.
The engagement begins by identifying the decision, timing, stakeholders and consequences. The legal analysis is then directed toward the points that materially affect leverage, exposure, authority, delivery or exit.
The result may be a marked-up agreement, a negotiation position, a governance memorandum, a regulator response, an executive recommendation or direct support through implementation.
Frequently asked questions
Can you review a contract without rewriting the whole agreement?+
Yes. The approach is to preserve the commercial structure where possible and amend the words or clauses that materially affect risk, implementation or exit.
Do you support negotiations directly?+
Yes. Support can include a written negotiation position, redrafting, participation in calls and alignment with internal decision-makers.
Can the work be handled remotely?+
Yes. Mandates can be handled across South Africa and internationally using secure remote working arrangements.
Start a conversation
Tell me what is holding the decision up.
Share the issue, timing and outcome required. I will confirm whether a conversation would be useful.