Understanding what you are about to sign

A Contract Review Note sets out, in plain language, which clauses in your agreement carry meaningful obligation, which are unusual for this type of contract, and which would be reasonable to raise with the other side before signing. The relevant wording is quoted alongside the comment so you can see exactly what is being discussed.

Contracts drafted by the other party are written with their interests in view, which is ordinary practice, but it means the reader is often working out what a clause means for them without much help. Small companies and independent operators in particular tend to receive these drafts without in-house legal support to fall back on.

The document is read in full, and each clause is considered for what it obliges you to do, permit, or forgo. Clauses that are standard for the type of agreement are noted as such; clauses that depart from what is typical are flagged with an explanation of the difference.

¥22,000

This covers one agreement of up to twenty pages, reviewed and returned within five working days, including suggested alternative wording for up to five clauses. Agreements outside this scope can be discussed before work begins.

The note itself is the deliverable, and its completeness is judged against the document it covers: every clause that carries meaningful obligation should be addressed, either as standard or as flagged for attention.

If the returned note does not address a section of the agreement you expected covered, you can raise this directly and it will be reviewed at no further charge.

Send the document along with a short note on what you would like covered, using the contact form. A scope and fee will be confirmed before the review begins.

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