Procurement contracts and service agreements
Commission services with a contract that holds the other party to what they promised.
What are procurement contracts and service agreements and why do they matter?
What is a statement of work and why is it important?
Who owns the intellectual property created in a service engagement?
What happens if the supplier does not perform?
Should I use the supplier's standard contract or prepare my own?
Deliverables defined
No ambiguity about what is being delivered, when, and to what standard.
IP and confidentiality protected
Ownership of work product and confidential information clearly addressed.
Exit rights secured
Clear termination rights so you are not locked in if performance falls short.
Get your procurement contract prepared before the engagement begins.
A poorly documented service engagement gives the supplier the advantage.
- We will prepare or review the service agreement or procurement contract.
- We will ensure the statement of work clearly defines the deliverables, performance standards, and timelines.
- We will advise on IP ownership, confidentiality, and data handling provisions.
- We will include appropriate payment milestones, performance remedies, and set-off rights.
- We will draft termination provisions that give you practical exit rights if the supplier underperforms.
When you are engaging a supplier or contractor and need the arrangement properly documented
What's included in your procurement contract service
- Service agreement drafting or review.
- Statement of work and deliverables definition.
- IP ownership and confidentiality provisions.
- Payment milestones and performance remedy clauses.
- Termination and exit rights.
A service engagement without the right contract gives the supplier the advantage.
From a handshake engagement to a properly documented arrangement
From engagement decision to a properly documented arrangement.
Scope and requirements
We take instructions on the service, the supplier, and the key commercial terms before we begin drafting.
Draft and negotiate
We prepare the contract and statement of work, advise on any supplier pushback, and work through the negotiation.
Execute and manage
We support execution of the contract and can advise on any issues that arise during the engagement.
Commercial lawyers experienced in procurement contracts across technology, professional services, construction, and managed service arrangements.
We understand you want to know the cost, before we get started.
We will map out our process, from beginning to end, so you know what the journey will look like before you get started.
We will provide you with a clear and detailed Work Proposal covering each step along the way.
Our fair fees are all-inclusive. No hidden costs for telephone calls, emails, photocopying, couriers, or coffee.
Our great lawyer guarantee
We want to be part of your team over the long term. We achieve this by adhering to these core principles:
Take the time
We listen carefully to understand what you want to achieve. Then we thoroughly explain our advice and step you through the documents. You can be sure you know the full consequences.
Share our knowledge
We will pass on as much knowledge as we can, so you can make your own informed decisions. We want to make you truly independent.
Stick to our knitting
We only do what we're good at. You can be confident that we know what we're doing and don't pass on the cost of our learning.
Work as one team
Someone will always be available to answer your questions, or point you in the right direction. You will also benefit from a range of perspectives and experience.
Fair pricing
For advice and documents, we provide a fixed or capped quote so you don't take price risk. If you're in a dispute, we map out the process and costs so you know what to expect.
It's your show
We're not in this for our egos. We're in it for a front row seat to witness your success.
