Legal Documents

Expert Legal Document Drafting for Businesses and Individuals

At Satnton Black, we specialise in legal drafting services that ensure clarity, compliance, and protection under UK law. Whether you need a contract drafted, a deed prepared, or a policy reviewed, our team deliver precise, enforceable documents tailored to your needs.

Why Choose Professional Legal Drafting?

Poorly drafted documents can lead to disputes, financial loss, and regulatory breaches. Our expert team ensures your legal documents are:

• Legally Compliant – Fully aligned with UK legislation and case law.
• Clear & Unambiguous – Avoiding vague language that causes disputes.
• Tailored to Your Objectives – Reflecting your commercial or personal interests.

Our Legal Drafting Services

We provide comprehensive drafting and document preparation across multiple areas:

Business & Commercial Contracts

• Service agreements
• Supply contracts
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Joint venture agreements

Employment Documentation

• Employment contracts
• Consultancy agreements
• Staff handbooks
• Settlement agreements

Property & Real Estate

• Lease agreements
• Tenancy contracts
• Deeds of transfer
• Mortgage documentation

Corporate Governance

• Shareholder agreements
• Partnership deeds
• Articles of association
• Board resolutions

Family & Private Client

• Wills and trusts
• Prenuptial agreements
• Cohabitation agreements
• Powers of attorney

Digital & Electronic Document Solutions

We assist with electronic signatures and digital authentication in compliance with the Electronic Communications Act 2000 and UK standards. Our secure processes include:

• Encryption & Time-Stamping
• e-Signature Validity Guidance
• Hybrid Execution for Witnessed Documents

Why Work With Us?

• UK Law Expertise – Every document meets current legal standards.
• Risk Management – We identify and mitigate potential legal pitfalls.
• Transparent Pricing – Fixed-fee options for standard documents.
• Fast Turnaround – Efficient service without compromising quality.

Get Your Documents Drafted Today

Protect your interests with professionally drafted legal documents. Contact [Your Law Firm Name] for a free initial consultation and discover how our drafting services can save you time, money, and stress.

In UK law, a legal instrument refers to any formally executed written document that records and expresses a legally enforceable act, process, obligation, or right. It serves as evidence of that act or agreement and can be attributed to its author. Common examples include:

• Deeds (e.g., property transfers, mortgages),
• Contracts,
• Wills,
• Certificates,
• Court orders and writs,
• Legislation enacted by Parliament or devolved legislatures,
• Notarial acts.

Historically, many legal instruments were executed under seal, often using wax or paper seals to signify authenticity and legal effect. In English law, a deed executed under seal traditionally did not require consideration to be enforceable. However, modern practice has largely abolished the requirement for physical seals; execution as a deed now requires compliance with statutory formalities under the Law of Property Act 1925 and related legislation.

Electronic and Digital Instruments

With the advent of digital technology, legal instruments have increasingly become dematerialised. UK law recognises electronic signatures and digital authentication under the Electronic Communications Act 2000 and case law, provided certain conditions are met. Key features include:

• Digital signatures and encryption to prevent tampering,
• Time-stamping and metadata for authenticity,
• Compliance with eIDAS Regulation for cross-border recognition within the UK and EU framework (still applicable post-Brexit for certain standards).

Electronic execution is now common for contracts, deeds (subject to witnessing requirements), and other formal documents, though some instruments—such as wills—still require physical signatures under the Wills Act 1837.