Comprehensive Legal Services for Businesses of Every Scale
Tailored, strategic counsel across the full spectrum of business law — from corporate governance to dispute resolution, we help clients navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.
Legal Services Offered
Each of our practice areas is led by a partner with specialist expertise in that field. The table below sets out our core service lines, what they cover, and who they serve.
Corporate & Commercial
We advise on the full lifecycle of a business — from incorporation and shareholder arrangements through to complex M&A, private equity transactions, and group restructurings. Our corporate team handles both domestic and cross-border matters, with particular strength in mid-market transactions.
Commercial Contacts
Every business relationship rests on its contract. We draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements — from simple NDAs to complex supply chain arrangements — ensuring terms are balanced, risk is allocated fairly, and your position is protected at every stage.
Dispute Resolution
Our litigators and arbitrators handle high-value commercial disputes across the courts of England & Wales and international arbitration centres. We focus on early case assessment and resolution strategy, aiming to resolve disputes efficiently — but always ready to fight when it counts.
Employment & Labour
From drafting employment contracts and negotiating settlement agreements to defending tribunal claims and managing complex restructurings, our employment team provides pragmatic, risk-aware advice that keeps your business compliant and your people engaged.
Real Estate & Construction
We handle commercial property transactions, development projects, construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC), and landlord-and-tenant matters. Our team works alongside surveyors, architects, and financiers to deliver seamless property advice.
Intellectual Property
We help secure, enforce, and commercialise IP rights — including trade marks, patents, designs, and copyright. Our work spans brand protection strategies, IP portfolio management, licensing agreements, and technology transfer.
Drafting Commercial Contracts
A well-drafted contract is the foundation of every successful business relationship. At Beaumont & Hart, we draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements that are precise, enforceable, and aligned with your commercial objectives. Whether you are a start-up entering your first supplier arrangement or an established multinational managing a complex supply chain, our team ensures your interests are protected at every stage.
We take the time to understand your industry, your counterparties, and the risks inherent in each transaction. Our drafting is clear and practical — designed to prevent disputes before they arise, while giving you robust remedies if something goes wrong. Where cross-border elements are involved, we advise on governing law, jurisdiction, and enforcement across multiple jurisdictions.
Types of contracts we draft include:
Supply of goods and services agreements
Share purchase and asset purchase agreements
Terms and conditions of sale / purchase
Distribution, franchise and agency agreements
Joint venture and shareholders' agreements
Service level agreements (SLAs)
Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
Licensing and technology transfer agreements
Indemnities, warranties and guarantees
