1. Designing Effective Agreements
We listen carefully to our clients’ goals, research their industries and draft agreements in plain language. We write so that our clients can use each agreement, refer to it effortlessly, and understand how each part works. While we write primarily for the parties to the transaction, we also write for the contract administrators responsible for using the contract daily and for the courts or arbitrators that may be called on to understand each party’s intentions.
We apply our skills across a broad range of agreement types, including:
- Sponsorship
- Merchandising
- Trademark and copyright creation and licensing
- Trade secret protection and management
- Confidentiality, non-compete
- Contractor and service
- Manufacturing and distributing
- Endorsements and product placement
- Conventions and entertainment
- Talent and agent
- Art fabrication, transport, installation, auction and ancillary rights
- Dispute settlement
- Advertising and sales
- Research and content providing
- Distribution and territorial licensing
- Consulting
We produce agreements for individuals and entities in a wide variety of industries, including:
- Pharmaceutical
- Art, music, fashion
- Television and film
- Audiobooks
- Beer, wine and spirits
- Health and energy drinks and supplements
- Hospitality and conventions
- Skiing and ski instruction
- Healthcare and elderly care
- Cosmetics and skincare
- Linens and fabrics
- Magazines and periodicals
- Architectural design, construction, construction supplies, systems installation, interior design and project management
- Real estate
- Martial arts and full contact sports
- Jewelry and clothing design
- Hotel development and management
- Internet and gaming
- Website development and services
- Software and hardware production and distribution
- Database and security software
- Trade associations
- Government contractors
- Civil rights organizations
- Railroad engineering and parts
- International law firms
- International arbitration providers
- International chambers of commerce
- International certification entities
2. Negotiating to Yes
We help our clients negotiate agreements, providing them with a clear understanding of the risks and benefits associated with contested terms and ensuring that each final agreement reflects the business relationship accurately.
3. Providing Ongoing Support
We help our clients see their agreements in both a business and legal context, ensuring that they understand how to administer, update and improve their agreements as their businesses and relationships change. We also often design supporting guidelines and policies that help our clients can use internally.