Commercial Contract Lawyers for Founders, Startups and SMEs across the UK
Contracts are the backbone of every business relationship, yet for many founders, startups and SMEs, they remain one of the most overlooked legal risks. Whether you are working from inadequate templates, signing agreements you do not fully understand, or simply do not have the right contracts in place, the consequences can be costly.
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At Arvo Law, we understand these challenges as we have worked with many businesses in your position. With over 13 years of in-house legal experience, we know exactly what businesses need from their contracts and what goes wrong when they get it wrong.
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Unlike traditional law firms, we work exclusively for business owners, not lawyers. We speak your language, understand your commercial priorities and deliver specialist contract law support at transparent, competitive prices — without the law firm overhead.
Commercial Contract Templates for Founders, Startups and SMEs
Not every business requires bespoke legal advice, but every business needs reliable, professionally drafted contracts in place.
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Our commercial contract template store gives founders, startups and SMEs instant access to a range of agreements drafted by specialist lawyers to the highest standard — saving you time and significant legal fees. Everything from NDAs and service agreements to SaaS contracts, simply download, customise and use with confidence.
Fixed Price Contract Drafting for Founders, Startups and SMEs
Every business relationship is different, and some situations demand more than a standard template can provide.
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Whether you are entering a complex commercial arrangement, negotiating with a large corporate or building a contract framework from scratch, we draft bespoke commercial contracts tailored precisely to your requirements, at a transparent, fixed price. No hourly rates, no surprise invoices.
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Fixed Price Contract Review for Founders, Startups and SMEs
Signing a contract without expert review is one of the most common and costly mistakes a business can make. We provide a fixed price contract review and negotiation service — giving you the clarity and confidence to enter every agreement on the right terms. No hourly rates, no surprise invoices.
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Whether you have received a contract from a supplier, client or investor, we will identify the risks, recommend changes and negotiate on your behalf if needed.
Contracts explained
Commercial Contracts We Draft and Review for Founders, Startups and SMEs
General Terms and Conditions
General terms and conditions form the legal foundation of your business, setting out the rules that govern every transaction or service you provide. Every business that sells products or services needs them in place to protect against disputes, limit liability and ensure customers and clients know exactly what they are agreeing to.
Vendor and Supplier Agreements
Vendor and supplier agreements govern the relationship between your business and the third parties you rely on to operate. Whether you are procuring goods, services or technology, a well drafted supplier agreement protects you from delivery failures, quality issues, data risks and unexpected cost increases, making them essential for any business with an external supply chain.
IT and SaaS Agreements
IT and SaaS agreements cover the licensing, delivery and use of software and technology services. Whether you are a SaaS provider needing robust terms for your customers, or a business procuring technology from a vendor, these agreements define ownership, liability, data handling, uptime obligations and exit rights — critical in any technology driven business.
Franchise and Distribution (channel sales) Agreements
Franchise and distribution agreements set out the terms under which your brand, products or services are sold or operated by third parties. Whether you are expanding through a franchise model or appointing distributors in new markets, these agreements protect your intellectual property, define territory rights and ensure your brand standards are maintained.
Intellectual Property (IP) and Licensing Agreements
Intellectual property and licensing agreements protect and commercialise your most valuable business assets. Whether you are licensing your software, brand or technology to third parties, assigning IP rights as part of a transaction, or protecting your creations from unauthorised use, having the right agreements in place is essential for any business where ideas and innovation drive value.
Employment Agreements
Employment contracts set out the terms of the relationship between your business and your staff, covering pay, responsibilities, confidentiality, intellectual property ownership and termination rights. Every business with employees needs robust employment contracts in place to protect against disputes, ensure compliance with employment law and safeguard commercially sensitive information.
Marketing Agreements
Marketing agreements govern the relationship between your business and the agencies, influencers or partners you work with to promote your brand. They define deliverables, ownership of creative content, payment terms and confidentiality obligations — protecting your business from disputes and ensuring you retain control of your brand and intellectual property.Â
NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements)
NDAs and confidentiality agreements protect confidential information shared between your business and third parties, whether that is a potential investor, partner, supplier or employee. They are one of the most commonly needed legal documents for any business in early conversations, negotiations or collaborations, and should be in place before any sensitive information changes hands.
Settlement Agreements
Settlement agreements bring disputes to a legally binding close, whether between employer and employee, business partners or commercial counterparties. They are used to resolve disagreements without litigation, providing both parties with certainty and finality. Getting the terms right is critical to ensuring the settlement is enforceable and that you are fully protected going forward.
Contracts We Draft, Review and Negotiate
Examples of
General Business Contracts
IT Contracts
Services Agreements
Supply/Sales of Goods Agreements
Subcontractor Agreements
General Terms and Conditions
Employment Contracts
Consultancy Agreements
Memorandum of Understanding
Franchise Agreements
Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Marketing Services Agreements
Sponsorship Agreements
Event/Venue Hire Agreements
SaaS / PaaS / IaaS
Licensing / EULAs
Distributor and Reseller Agreements
OEM Agreements
White Label Agreements
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
Data Sharing / Transfer Agreements
Statement of Works
Source Code Agreements
IT Services / Outsourcing Agreements
IP Assignment Agreements
