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Contract review, English contracts, international trade and business contract disputes | Fidelity Law Firm
Contract review is not merely about revising the text; it involves understanding the transaction process, payment terms, delivery and acceptance, liability for breach of contract, governing law, confidentiality obligations, and dispute resolution. Fidelity Law Firm boasts staff with overseas study backgrounds, including UK Juris Doctor training, and has extensive experience handling corporate contracts and cross-border transaction risks.
English Contracts and Cross-border Transactions
The applicable law, jurisdiction, arbitration, payment currency, delivery terms, force majeure, confidentiality and intellectual property rights clauses need to be confirmed.
Distribution, agency and OEM contracts
The key points are regional restrictions, minimum purchase quantities, price adjustments, quality responsibility, returns and exchanges, and obligations after brand use and termination.
Franchise and Cooperation Agreement
The franchise fee, education and training, operating standards, trademark authorization, confidentiality, non-compete agreements, and termination of the contract need to be reviewed.
Contract disputes and payment recovery
If a breach of contract, outstanding payments, or supply dispute has occurred, a plan should be developed based on contract terms, performance records, reconciliation data, and evidence preservation.
Fidelity Law Firm's Focus
Fidelity Law Firm is led by senior lawyers with twenty years of experience in commercial law, corporate counsel, and major criminal and litigation cases. The lead attorney has extensive experience working with accountants, possessing in-depth knowledge of corporate governance, accounting documents, contractual processes, transaction arrangements, and their relationship to courtroom adversarial proceedings. This is a significant advantage for the firm in handling complex cases that intersect commercial and criminal matters.
Should the case risk be assessed first?
If a company, its manager, civil servant, business owner, or brand operator has received notification, is involved in a dispute, or is about to sign a major contract, it is recommended to first organize the contracts, ledgers, financial records, transaction records, and notification documents, and have a lawyer make a preliminary assessment of the next steps.
Related services and further reading
Frequently Asked Questions
Does contract review simply involve checking if there are any problems with the text?
No. A truly effective contract review goes back to the transaction process, business risks, payment and delivery arrangements, liability for breach of contract, and the design of evidence in case of future disputes.
Do I always need to hire a lawyer who understands foreign law to sign English contracts?
If cross-border transactions, foreign applicable laws, arbitration, or international payment arrangements are involved, it is recommended to seek assistance from a lawyer familiar with English contracts and international business practices.
Is it possible to salvage a contract that has already been signed?
Risks can still be mitigated through supplementary agreements, correspondence, performance records, and negotiation strategies; if a dispute has already occurred, litigation or preservation proceedings need to be assessed.
Choose further reading based on the current situation.
When dealing with contracts, especially English contracts, and international trade disputes, the core issue is not just the wording, but rather the payment, acceptance, liability for breach of contract, applicable law, jurisdiction, and whether the evidence can support subsequent claims for compensation.
English contracts or disputes involving Taiwanese companies
When foreign companies encounter non-payment, defective products, or breach of contract by their Taiwanese trading partners, they should first compile and organize the contracts, orders, delivery and payment information.
Franchise, distribution or business cooperation agreement
Franchise fees, penalties for breach of contract, non-compete agreements, and trademark licensing and termination clauses are common points of contention.
Key points to review in a franchise agreement: franchise fee, penalty for breach of contract, non-compete clauses, and trademark licensing risks.What to do if a departing employee takes a client list with them? Understanding non-compete agreements, confidentiality clauses, and trade secrets all at once.
Payment, performance defects and contract breakdown
When pursuing recovery of debts, companies should simultaneously consider the risks of lawyer's letters, payment orders, preliminary attachment, litigation, and criminal proceedings.
What to do if you can't collect payment? A complete analysis of corporate debt collection, payment orders, presumptive attachment, and enforcement.Can a company be sued for fraud if it is owed money for goods and checks bounce? A lawyer teaches you how to distinguish between civil debt and criminal fraud.