{"id":1783,"date":"2022-01-16T22:58:21","date_gmt":"2022-01-16T22:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.legalvision.com.au\/?p=1783"},"modified":"2024-05-07T05:47:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T04:47:47","slug":"questions-contracts-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-contracts\/questions-contracts-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Questions to Ask a Contracts Lawyer in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Business owne\u200b\u200brs use commercial contracts regularly as part of their everyday operations. However, contracts can be tricky to understand. For that reason, you should employ the services of a qualified lawyer who can advise you on some of the most technical areas of contract law. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Legal professionals can help you create legally binding contracts, negotiate the terms of those agreements and terminate or transfer your contractual obligations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This article will discuss the top five questions you should ask a contracts lawyer. This will ensure you understand your contractual obligations and that your <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-contracts\/manage-contract-risks\/\">contracts are effective<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. Is My Contract Binding?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For a contract to be valid, it must have each of the following elements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an offer and acceptance;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">consideration; and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">intentions to create legal relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While these elements form a contract\u2019s structure, you can only enforce an obligation on another party if your contract has certain terms that are not unfair to the other party. Additionally, verbal agreements can also become enforceable contracts. But, there are some legal documents, such as contracts for land, title deeds and guarantees that you must make in writing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To avoid uncertain terms in your contract, and ensure that it is in the correct format, you should seek the advice of a lawyer. They can help you draft contracts and negotiate legal documents. You can also check with them to see whether all your contract\u2019s terms are legally enforceable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2. How Can I Terminate My Contract?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As your lawyer can help you write an enforceable contract, they can also help you terminate an agreement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-contracts\/how-do-i-terminate-contract-for-breach\/\">You can usually terminate a contract<\/a> if:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the contract was not enforceable in the first place;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">another party breaches the terms of the contract (which includes a failure to pay an agreed purchase price or fulfil services);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a party has made an untrue statement that was integral in your decision to enter the contract; or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the terms of the contract allow for termination under certain circumstances.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Again, if you are thinking of potentially terminating your contract, hiring a lawyer is a good idea. 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What Happens If I Breach My Contract?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sometimes, you can fall short of your contractual obligations. If this happens, you may need the assistance of a lawyer to advise you on your options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Specifically, <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-contracts\/how-do-i-terminate-contract-for-breach\/\">if you breach your contract<\/a>, you may be liable to compensate other parties for the losses they incur by paying damages. You could also become involved in a court case if you do not settle or dispute these damages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Typically, damages will involve payment to the innocent party to cover the expected earnings they may have lost. They can also cover the cost of finding a replacement service<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4. Can I Amend an Existing Contract?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Times change, and while your original agreement may remain usable, it may need to be updated to reflect your growing business\u2019 needs or to keep up with new legislation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example, legal executives are currently seeing many businesses insert \u2018COVID-19 Force Majeure\u2019 provisions into contracts. Such provisions protect clients if extraordinary circumstances like the pandemic prevent them from performing their contractual obligations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lawyers can assist you in drafting legal documents that can amend and update old contracts. However, it is important to note that if you want to change an existing contract, all parties must agree on those changes before they take effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5. Can I Transfer Your Obligations to Another Party?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As part of running your business, you may find that you wish to cease operations with another party or sell your business to someone else. If this happens, you may be able to transfer your obligations or interests to another party for specific service contracts, title deeds, and legal documents that convey legal rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your lawyer can help you redraft servicing agreements and contracts to transfer specific rights or even the whole contract to another party.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Those contractual interests can include things like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">rights to payment;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">obligations to perform a service; or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">trustee responsibilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lawyers can also help you replace a party to an agreement or arrange for a subcontractor to fulfil the service on your behalf.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Takeaways\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contract lawyers can help business owners draft and negotiate contracts, with the benefit of ensuring no unfair terms are inserted into your agreement. As a business owner, you should seek a contract lawyer\u2019s services to check whether your\u00a0 commercial arrangements are enforceable and how you can terminate your contracts, if needed. Additionally, your lawyer can also help advise you on transferring rights and updating a contract to help you keep up with the ever-changing business landscape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you need help drafting or reviewing legal documents, our <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/contract-lawyers-lp\/\">experienced commercial lawyers<\/a> can assist as part of our LegalVision membership. For a low monthly fee, you will have unlimited access to lawyers to answer your questions and draft and review your documents. Call us today on [<\/span><b>number<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">] or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/membership\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">visit our membership page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1642373686080\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much does it cost a lawyer to draft and review a contract?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This can depend the lawyer you are hiring and the size of the transaction. It may also depend on how complicated the contract is.\u00a0Lawyers can charge anywhere from \u00a3200 to \u00a31500 to review a standard commercial contract.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1642373717221\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can my lawyer witness my signature on a deed?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, under English law any person aged 18 or over who is not a party to that legal document can witness that deed. 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