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Negotiate contracts faster without losing control of risk

We help you navigate contract negotiations in a structured, decision-focused and commercially sound way. We analyse the terms, translate risks into specific recommendations, prepare proposed amendments and support you in discussions with the counterparty.

Have your contract reviewed before signing

A contract is rarely just a document.

Negotiations are not about revising every paragraph. They are about knowing which provisions genuinely affect risk, the outcome and the ability to perform the contract.”

Time pressure, a template imposed by the counterparty and successive versions of documents often lead to reactive decisions. The sales team wants to close the deal, operations must then deliver on the obligations, and the management board assumes responsibility for signing the contract.

Mateusz Sawaryn

Managing Partner Counsel

CHALLENGES

the most common problems we solve

The contract is difficult to understand from a business perspective The provisions appear legally sound, but it is unclear what they mean for liability, costs, deadlines or day-to-day cooperation.

Clear recommendations

We translate legal provisions into business decisions.

The other party imposes its own contract template The counterparty, often larger or in a stronger negotiating position, presents its template as “non-negotiable”. In practice, many provisions can be changed, but you need to know where and how.

Effective strategies

We prepare a negotiation strategy and alternative wording.

The contract must be signed quickly without increasing risk The deal needs to close, the sales team is pressing for speed, and the legal review must not hold up the process. At the same time, signing too quickly may shift risk onto the company.

The right priorities

We work in a decision-focused way: priorities, risks and recommendations.

Liability, contractual penalties and SLAs are disproportionate Contractual penalties, liability caps, SLAs, damages and termination provisions often determine the contract’s actual level of risk.

Controlled risk

We safeguard key areas of liability and contract performance.

Successive versions of the contract create confusion Changes arrive by email, comments are duplicated, and the team is unsure which version is current and what has been agreed.

Full control

We organise versions, comments and negotiation communications.

Firm negotiations may damage the relationship The client wants to protect its interests without bringing the discussions to a halt or creating the impression that it does not trust the counterparty.

Constructive discussions

We help you negotiate firmly but constructively.

OUR SOLUTION

From the draft contract to the decision to sign

We do more than review the document. We guide the client through the negotiation process: from risk analysis, through preparing amendments and a strategy, to supporting discussions and finalising the contract.

Analysis of the draft contract

Scope:

  • identification of key legal and business risks,
  • assessment of provisions concerning liability, contractual penalties, SLAs, IP and confidentiality,
  • identification of critical, negotiable and acceptable provisions,
  • assessment of the contract’s impact on operations, sales and the management board.
  • a risk map and a clear list of points requiring a decision or negotiation.

Business recommendations

Scope:

  • translation of legal provisions into business consequences,
  • a recommendation to accept, amend, negotiate or reject,
  • identification of possible negotiation scenarios,
  • prioritisation of issues according to their impact on risk and the contract outcome.
  • a concise decision summary for those responsible for signing the contract.

Proposed amendments and alternative wording

Scope:

  • preparation of specific amendments to the draft contract,
  • drafting of alternative wording for provisions,
  • alignment of proposals with the client’s negotiating position,
  • support in explaining the proposed amendments to the counterparty.
  • ready-to-use provisions for negotiations, not merely legal comments.

Negotiation strategy

Scope:

  • definition of negotiation priorities,
  • identification of red flags, limits on concessions and areas for compromise,
  • preparation of arguments on key points,
  • organisation of the client’s position before discussions with the counterparty.
  • a negotiation plan: what we negotiate, where we can make concessions and where we should hold firm.

Negotiation support

Scope:

  • participation in negotiations, either directly or behind the scenes,
  • support for the client’s team in responding to the counterparty’s position,
  • prompt assessment of new proposals and counterproposals,
  • assistance in maintaining the pace of and control over the discussions.

 

  • ongoing decision-making and legal support during discussions with the other party.

Version and communication management

Scope:

  • document version control,
  • tracking changes and open points,
  • organising comments and positions,
  • support in resolving successive areas of negotiation.

 

  • the current negotiation status and a clear list of outstanding issues.

Finalising the contract

Scope:

  • review of the final version of the document,
  • verification that the agreed amendments have been correctly implemented,
  • identification of remaining risks for informed acceptance,
  • support in deciding whether to sign.
  • a final version of the contract ready for a decision: sign, sign subject to reservations or return to negotiations.

WHO THIS SERVICE IS FOR

this service is for you if

This service is for companies negotiating significant contracts, working under time pressure and needing clear guidance on what to accept, what to change and how to bring negotiations to a safe conclusion.

You are a Head of Sales or Sales Director

when the deal needs to close but the contract terms must not create risks for the company.

You are Legal Counsel or a Compliance Manager

when a prompt, specific risk assessment and ready-to-use provisions for negotiations are needed.

You are a Management Board Member, CEO or CFO

when the decision to sign the contract requires a clear picture of the risks, benefits and possible consequences.

STAGES OF WORK

A simple process that gives you control over negotiations

Assess the business objective

We learn about the transaction, the agreement’s business value, time pressure, decision-makers and sensitive areas.

Analysis and recommendations

We review the draft, identify risks and turn them into concrete recommendations. We distinguish critical issues from points that can be accepted or negotiated.

Strategy and negotiations

We set priorities, negotiation limits and supporting arguments. We draft proposed language and support discussions directly or behind the scenes.

Finalize and verify

We review the final document, confirm agreed changes are reflected and identify any remaining risks for informed acceptance.

Discuss your contract before you sign.

Contact us

Do you have a contract to sign? Before accepting the terms, find out what they really mean for your business.

We will help you assess the risks quickly, prepare proposed amendments and navigate the negotiations without confusion, prolonged discussions or unnecessarily holding up the contract.

Send us the draft contract or briefly describe the situation. The form will ask about the type of contract, the stage of negotiations, time pressure and the most important areas of risk. This will make the first discussion focused from the outset.

Mateusz Sawaryn

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