Commercial & Technology Contracts - Charlotte, NC
What We Do
From everyday commercial contracts to complex enterprise-level technology and SaaS agreements, we deliver practical, business-focused contract counsel that helps clients close deals and reduce risk. Commercial relationships succeed when expectations are clear, risk is allocated fairly, and the contract reflects the realities of how the business actually operates. We represent businesses in the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on technology and SaaS transactions. For companies needing sophisticated contract support that do not have (or want) a full in-house legal department, we can serve as outside counsel to help clients develop their own contract templates for customers (sales) or vendors (procurement) or negotiate and customize agreements with customers or vendors who insist on using their own contract templates.
Commercial Contracts Focus Areas:
- SaaS and cloud subscription agreements
- Master services agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), and professional services terms
- Software license agreements (including on-prem and hybrid models)
- Vendor and procurement agreements (including subcontractor flow-downs)
- Data security and privacy addenda (DPAs)
- IP ownership, assignment, and licensing provisions (including work-made-for-hire considerations)
- Confidentiality and non-use agreements (NDAs)
- Distribution, reseller, channel partner, and referral agreements
- Maintenance, support, and service level agreements (SLAs)
- Contract renewals, amendments, and negotiation strategy for renewals or escalations
- Risk mitigation provisions including indemnification, limitation of liability, warranty, and insurance requirements
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