Are you looking for a contracts lawyer?
Do you sell goods and services? Are you a flagship hospitality venue? Do you want to minimise the risk to your business and stop your contracts costing you money? As an expert contract lawyer, Rachael helps SMEs avoid red flags by having the right paperwork in place. For example, while it may be easy to ‘just sign’ paperwork, by bringing Rachael in early she can remove risk in terms and conditions or agreements that could compromise business operations.
A recent highlight includes advising a manufacturing industry market leader on a first-of-its kind regeneration project worth over £6.5million.
Rachael assists a range of businesses on commercial contract and regulatory matters. Clients have commented that she “asks all the right questions” to understand the business situation, and uncover ‘red flags’ that may undermine an operation. Rachael also works closely with Joanne Shelley regarding intellectual property (IP) matters. This combination of expertise in one legal business is unusual in the legal profession.
Why does this matter? For a business, in legal terms the ‘joined-up’ nature of commercial law and IP means providing holistic commercial advice, within one team, under one roof.
Industry-specific expertise
Rachael works with small to medium sized, owner managed companies and international PLCs. Industry-specific expertise includes oil and gas, manufacturing, and engineering. She provides specific legal advice regarding hospitality agreements for stunning historic heritage venues and has particular expertise in core business and supply chain management contracts. This includes standard terms and conditions, routes to market and manufacturing. Rachael also has negotiated contracts as a customer in international logistics, raw materials, certification and calibration services and manufacturing. Uniquely, this enables Rachael to understand the commerciality of a deal as a customer and as a service user
In terms of style, she adopts a personalised approach when engaging with clients, taking time to listen. This dedicated attention means she can fully understand and tailor her commercial legal advice to business objectives and risk appetite. Rachael’s novel approach to drafting company contracts achieves both exceptional results and value added insight.
Rachael has worked in-house for a well-known manufacturer in the oil and gas industry, and for an Emirati service provider. This in-house experience means Rachael understands the importance of striking the balance between managing the legal risk and getting the deal done.
Commercial law and regulatory expertise
Rachael’s expertise covers all forms of commercial arrangements and contracts, regulatory and IP matters. This includes:
- Terms and conditions of sale and purchase (consumer and B2B).
- Event and hospitality agreements.
- Supplying goods and services agreements.
- Distribution, agency and franchising agreements.
- Confidentiality agreements (Non-disclosure Agreements or NDAs).
- e-Commerce and online trading.
- Data protection (GDPR) regulations.
- Modern slavery and Anti-bribery and corruption regulations.
- Advertising laws (CAP code).
Looking for a highly recommended lawyer? We prefer to let our clients do the talking …
“Very rarely has an initial conversation been met with such commercial sense as when Rachael and I first spoke. Her approach was refreshing – supported by years of expertise of course. In short she was a breath of fresh air. She continues to ask questions we have not been asked before, spotting potential risks and suggesting areas of opportunity to look at. We have been working with Rachael and her team for some time and I can say with certainty that she has helped us improve beyond expectations. I have had no hesitation whatsoever when I recommend Rachael and HM3 to others – I know they will be looked after and in good hands.” Jon Turley, Chester Cathedral.
Specialist events and hospitality lawyer
Rachael is a commercial contracts lawyer with a rare specialism in the events and hospitality sector within the unique context of English Cathedrals — a niche that combines commercial law with the distinct operational, heritage, and ecclesiastical considerations of historically significant spaces.
Drawing on deep experience advising Cathedral organisations, Rachael drafts tailored terms and conditions and other contracts that reflect the unique legal, reputational, and cultural sensitivities of hosting commercial activity in these nationally important and religious settings.
Please email us here to request a free, no-obligation discussion to see how Rachael can help you.
