Business & Commercial

Practical Legal Advice for Growing Businesses

At Stanton Black, we provide clear, commercially focused legal support to businesses at every stage of growth. Our Business & Commercial Support services are designed to help organisations manage contracts, reduce risk, and make informed decisions with confidence.

We work closely with directors, founders, and management teams to ensure that legal considerations support — rather than hinder — commercial objectives.

Contract Drafting & Review

Well-drafted contracts are essential to protecting your business interests.

We assist with:

  • Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts

  • Supplier and customer agreements

  • Consultancy and contractor agreements

  • Service agreements and commercial terms

  • Reviewing third-party contracts and identifying risk

Our focus is on clarity, enforceability, and commercial balance — helping you avoid ambiguity, disputes, and unnecessary exposure.

Commercial Agreements & Negotiations

We support businesses in structuring and managing a wide range of commercial arrangements, including:

  • Business-to-business agreements

  • Strategic partnerships

  • Licensing and collaboration arrangements

  • Commercial negotiations support

We provide practical advice to help you understand risks, negotiate effectively, and protect your commercial position.

Terms, Policies & Business Documentation

Clear documentation is critical for compliance and risk management.

We assist with:

  • Terms and conditions

  • Business policies and internal procedures

  • Website and customer-facing documentation

  • Contractual frameworks for growing teams

Our approach ensures documentation is proportionate, practical, and aligned with how your business actually operates.

Commercial Risk Management

Legal issues often arise because risks are not identified early.

We help businesses:

  • Identify legal and contractual risks

  • Assess exposure before issues escalate

  • Implement preventative measures

  • Make informed decisions based on risk and cost

This proactive approach reduces the likelihood of disputes and supports long-term stability.

Ongoing Commercial Legal Support

Many of our clients choose to work with us on a monthly legal retainer, giving them ongoing access to commercial legal advice without the cost of an in-house legal team.

Our retainer support typically includes:

  • Day-to-day commercial advice

  • Contract review and drafting

  • Risk assessment and issue escalation

  • Ongoing support as the business evolves

This model provides certainty, consistency, and strategic value.

Who This Service Is For

Our Business & Commercial Support is ideal for:

  • SMEs and growing businesses

  • Start-ups and scale-ups

  • Directors and founders

  • E-commerce and service-based businesses

  • Organisations seeking an external legal function

Our Approach

We combine legal knowledge with commercial awareness.
Our advice is:

  • Practical and business-focused

  • Clear and actionable

  • Proportionate to your objectives

  • Delivered efficiently and professionally

Regulatory Notice

Stanton Black is an independent legal advisory firm. We are not authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and do not provide reserved legal activities. Our services are limited to non-reserved legal advice and support.