Commercial

Serving the commercial needs of clients from every industry sector.

Our approach

However complex the assignment, we aim to rapidly assess the contractual and commercial objectives, and apply our technical and legal know-how to manage and add value to the process.

Our commercial lawyers

Our lawyers are all committed to providing pragmatic commercial solutions for our clients. Yes, we know everyone says this, but we really do this. Our lawyers' technical skills are of the highest order and they are committed to working to tight commercial deadlines.

We also work closely with our Commercial Disputes colleagues, who provide assistance on contractual interpretation as appropriate. We also have good competition law expertise within our commercial and dispute resolution teams.

Areas of expertise

Agency & Distribution Agreements
Manufacturing Agreements & Licences
Supply Agreements
Competition Law Issues
Franchising
Bespoke Commercial Agreements
Sport
Entertainment
Other Merchandising

Andrew Hill

Partner - Head of Corporate and Commercial

a.hill@baineswilson.co.uk

Andrew Hill has specialised in advising PLCs and owner managed businesses on corporate matters across many business sectors for over 15 years with particular expertise in the areas of acquisitions and disposals.

Jennifer Bell

Partner - Corporate and Commercial

j.bell@baineswilson.co.uk

Jennifer Bell has, for over 14 years, specialised in advising clients on a range of corporate and commercial matters. Jennifer has a particular specialism in the Transport and Logistics Sector.

John Wilson

Consultant - Commercial

j.wilson@baineswilson.co.uk

John Wilson specialises in the major areas of corporate and commercial law. He has over 25 years of ‘hands on’ experience with organisations and businesses from a wide range of industry sectors.

Chris Kelly

Consultant - Commercial

c.kelly@baineswilson.co.uk

Chris Kelly is an experienced legal and business consultant focusing on commercial legal work and risk management.

International Dimension

Increasingly, commercial law involves us, almost on a daily basis, in international business. We see this trend continuing as the business world continues its path towards 'globalisation'. Our extensive overseas network of tried and trusted lawyers regularly support us in this type of work, using their knowledge and expertise to serve the best interests of our clients.

The high quality advice on offer and the experience of the team mean it is the ideal local alternative to larger practices based elsewhere in the North West.