Businesses operate within a complex web of contractual language. At RBC, we assist you through every step of the process, including drafting, reviewing, and enforcing business contracts.

When drafting a contract, consider the following:

• Mapping out all possibilities, including contingency plans for worst-case scenarios.

• Producing contracts with clear and concise language to reduce ambiguities.

Tips for writing a contract:

• Avoid legal jargon (legalese) and write in plain, understandable language. Ensure that every term and condition is clearly defined.

• Clearly state how the contract can be amended or modified, including the need for written consent from all parties.

• Define the conditions under which the contract can be terminated, including notice periods and any penalties for early termination.

• Get it in writing. Contracts are most powerful in written form.

• Include confidentiality clauses to protect your business practices and trade secrets from being shared by other parties.

• Include mediation and arbitration clauses.

• Reference any additional documents that are part of the contract, such as appendices, exhibits, or schedules, and ensure they are clearly labeled and attached.

• Specify which state's laws will govern the contract. This is particularly important if the parties are located in different states or countries.

Our review process includes:

• Identifying ambiguities

• Ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations

• Assessing and informing potential liabilities

• Modifying contractual terms

Don't leave your business contracts to chance. We can help protect your interests.