Consultancy Agreements

Our solicitors draft, advise on, and negotiate the terms of a consultancy agreement, either on behalf of the business engaging them or on behalf of the consultant, providing all the support you need with the terms of engagement, providing protection and minimising risks.

Consultancy agreements are used when an employer engages an independent or self-employed contractor for a specific project, a restricted period, or specific expertise, without the need to employ that person as an employee.

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How We Can Help

Having a strong consultancy agreement in place will clarify key elements of the relationship, such as the work to be carried out, the responsibilities and obligations of each party, and payment terms.

We can help you:

Draft, review, advise on, and negotiate consultancy agreements.
Ensure that key terms such as confidentiality obligations, intellectual property rights, and authority (if any) of the consultant are clearly defined and documented.
Protect against potential risks such as consultant exposure for failing to meet deadlines or targets and managing intellectual property rights.

If you are uncertain as to whether to engage the individual as an employee or consultant, we can discuss with you the nature of the work and the substance of the relationship to ensure that the consultancy route is the correct one.

Legal Compliance and International Considerations

Compliance with data protection legislation is a key consideration when personal data is involved, depending on the scope of work of the contractor. We have experts who can advise specifically on these elements and ensure that you remain compliant.

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Why Choose Us

By working with our Commercial Contracts and Employment teams, you will benefit from:

A team of experts: Extensive experience across many industries, gained through private practice and in-house roles, providing commercial advice alongside seamless collaboration to ensure all aspects of the consultancy agreements are properly dealt with.
Client-first approach – We put your needs first and learn everything there is to know about your business to tailor your agreements to you. We focus on maintaining your business relationships while safeguarding your interests.
Certified Law Firm – Count on our team’s dedication; we are Lexcel-accredited and authorised by the SRA.
Exemplary Standards – Our commitment to excellent service has earned us recognition as a Legal 500 Leading Law Firm.
International Legal Network – With legal connections in 40 countries, we offer strong support for your international commercial agreements.

Our Recent Cases

Drafted a consultancy agreement with arrangements around a UK-registered person for medical devices.
Drafted a Sales Consultancy Agreement for an innovative online pharmacy business.
Drafted a Consultancy Agreement for business coaches.