Sign your contract with confidence using our Contract Review by Lawyer service. Our team of experienced Australian lawyers specializes in examining contracts of all types, ensuring your interests are protected, and you are never surprised. We meticulously assess each contract for potential legal pitfalls, compliance with relevant laws, and alignment with your business objectives. This service is not just about mitigating legal risks – it’s about building a solid foundation for your business.
Who Is the Contract Review For?
Our Contract Review by Lawyer service is designed for a wide range of business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals. Here’s a quick rundown to help you identify if this service is right for you:
- Property management
- Businesses seeking investor backing
- Business or JV partners
- Freelancers and consultants
- Entrepreneurs buying or selling businesses
- Inventors entering IP agreements
- Businesses hiring contractors or employees
- Social media influencers
- Software developers licensing their work
- E-commerce businesses on Shopify or Amazon
- Gym or other long-term contract terms
- New hires signing an employment contract
- Professionals signing a non-compete agreement
- Businesses signing a supply agreement
- Authors signing a publishing agreement
- Musicians signing merchandise deals
- Sports professionals in contract negotiations
- Individuals entering into loan arrangements
- Startup software development agreement
- Entrepreneurs signing a website contract
- Coaches in a learn-to-coach program (highly recommended for overseas/US-based programs)
What’s Included in the Review?
We will thoroughly review your contract, highlighting any areas of concern and identifying any missing clauses or protections. This gives you peace of mind, knowing your interests are safeguarded. Here’s what you can expect from our expert lawyers:
- Tailored Legal Recommendations: You receive personalized legal advice tailored to your specific contract and business needs, including recommendations for amendments or additional clauses to protect your interests.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation: We identify and assess potential legal risks within your contract and suggest strategies to mitigate them.
- Regulatory Compliance: We ensure your contract complies with applicable laws and regulations, including industry-specific requirements and standards.
- Clear and Precise Language: Our lawyers will also ensure that the language used in your contract is clear, precise, and legally enforceable, minimizing ambiguity and potential disputes.
- Transparent Pricing: Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, providing a cost-effective contract review service.
- Rapid Turnaround: Get a written review and actionable recommendations delivered to your inbox within 72 hours.
- Next Steps Help: We will also recommend any next steps and, if applicable, quote for any custom legal drafting or help with contract negotiations.
- Service Limits: The contract review is limited to 7 standard A4 pages. If your contract is longer than this, please contact us, and we will provide a custom quote.
Expert Team Behind Your Review
Vanessa Emilio
Legal Practice Director
& Founder
(27 years experience)
Andrew Hawking
Australian Lawyer
Commercial Law Specialist
(27 years experience)
Jeremy Climie
Australian Lawyer
Commercial Law Specialist
(12 years experience)
Morris Averill
Australian Lawyer
Commercial Law Specialist
(30 years experience)
Legal123 specialises in providing legal services to online businesses – that’s ALL we’ve been doing since 2009. From solopreneurs and startups to e-commerce stores and traditional companies transitioning to the online space.
Our whole team boasts 130+ years of combined legal experience. Led by Vanessa Emilio, a specialist in online businesses and Australian online law with 27 years of experience, our lawyers deeply understand the legal issues specific to online businesses. And, of course, all our lawyers are fully qualified and registered with the relevant Australian authorities.
Contract Review by Lawyer FAQs
Use this FAQ section to learn more about how our Contract Review by Lawyer service can ensure your business is on the right track and give you peace of mind. Click on any of the questions below:
How can a Contract Review benefit my business?
Ultimately, a legal Contract Review provides you with peace of mind. Who wouldn’t want an experienced, independent third party to help you evaluate your potential risks and liabilities, avoid legal disputes and make sure you sign a fair contract?
What will I receive after the Contract Review is completed?
You will receive a contract report by email covering:
- Summary of potential risks and liabilities identified within the contract
- Suggested amendments or additions to the contract
- Assessment of limitation of liability clauses or indemnification provisions
- Check whether the contract aligns with relevant laws and regulations
- Clear and actionable insights to address any ambiguities or uncertainties within the contract language
This feedback will also include suggestions for how to address any issues that were found, including:
- Any additional custom legal drafting and
- Assistance with contract negotiation
What type of legal issues will be reviewed?
If applicable, the review will cover generally:
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Ensuring clarity and enforceability of obligations for all parties involved
- Identifying potential risks and liabilities associated with the contract
- Reviewing indemnification clauses, limitation of liability, or breach of contract provisions
- Intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure of confidential information and trade secrets
- Fairness of dispute resolution mechanisms
- Contract termination in case of unforeseen circumstances
- Ensuring performance metrics and milestones are clearly defined and measurable
- Force majeure events (e.g. natural disasters, pandemics)
- Governing law and jurisdiction for resolving disputes
What happens if potentially serious legal issues are found during the review?
If we find any potentially serious legal issues during the review, we’ll clearly identify them in your report. We’ll provide specific recommendations and advice to address those areas and reduce your liability or exposure. Our lawyers can help draft additional custom clauses as needed or assist you with contract negotiation.
Who will be conducting the Contract Legal Review?
The Contract Legal Review will be conducted by one of our experienced Australian lawyers who specialises in commercial and online business law.
What is the process of the legal Contract Review?
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how it works:
- After purchase, you will be sent to a contact form where you fill in details about yourself, your business, the contract and any specific concerns you may have.
- Attach the contract to the contact form and submit it.
- We will confirm your purchase and receipt of your contract and business information.
- We will start work on reviewing your contract and contact you if we need clarification about any details.
- After the review is completed, we will send you a detailed report by email outlining the potential risks, liabilities, amendments, and additions contained in the contract and suggestions on how to proceed.
- You will have ten business days to reply with any questions or queries about the review.
How long does a Contract Review typically take?
The review process typically takes 2-3 business days, depending on the complexity of the contract and the legal issues involved.
How can I book a Contract Review?
Click the Add to Cart button below and complete the purchase process. You will then be sent to a form where you fill in details about your business and the contract. Provide as much information as possible, including any specific concerns you may have. If anything is unclear or we have further questions, we will follow up shortly after receiving your information.
Contract Review by Lawyer
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