Contracts

We provide a flexible and fully scalable service, from straightforward contract drafting and variations to transformational outsourcings. We work very closely with other experts; in employment, governance and public law, for example. We are regularly involved with contracts involving overseas parties.

We are at the forefront of developing innovative contract structures and new ways of working.

We work with our regulatory colleagues to ensure that arrangements are fully compliant with regulations, procurement requirements, competition law and state aid.

We have current experience of managing termination scenarios and are used to taking a lead role in negotiations on behalf of our clients.

We are also experts on the design and establishment of franchise arrangements, non-contentious and contentious.

Further experience includes:

• We are working with a number of NHS Trusts to develop an in-house sourcing model, creating major operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Leading a team to advise a government department on circa £1bn of property outsourcing, involving the complex procurement of six related contracts and frameworks.
• Working on joint ventures and partnerships, having advised on more than 50 PFI/PPP contracts.
• Facilities management outsourcing, including advising a number of FM contractors and bringing valuable insights for government clients into suppliers' approaches to risk and pricing.