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Draw on our expertise to put in place the agreements and contracts that will properly protect the assets and trading position of your business.
Your business comprises a whole series of relationships, including those with your customers, suppliers, bank and those between shareholders or business partners. All these should be covered by formal contractual agreements. It is essential that such documents accurately reflect the intentions of the parties and provide adequate protection when required to do so.
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‘The Harrowells’ corporate and commercial team are efficient, diligent and provide prompt and clear lines of communication with clients and advisors alike.’
‘Honest, transparent and provide real business advice.’
‘Dealing with Matthew Rowley directly was invaluable and always approachable and available. Backed by a superb team around him the experience received from both him and company was exemplary.’
We have lots of practical experience of drafting or reviewing key contractual documentation including:
In addition, many businesses don’t realise that their intellectual property (IP) may be one of their most valuable assets and should be protected by way of agreements relating to IP ownership, transfer and licensing.
Our business lawyers can arrange meetings at any of our local offices in York and across Yorkshire, so simply contact your nearest Harrowells office in York, St Saviourgate, Clifton Moor, Easingwold, Haxby, Pocklington, Malton, and Thirsk.
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