Strategic legal architecture for UK businesses, designed to accelerate deals while eliminating hidden liabilities.
At First Law Solicitors, we draft, review, and negotiate contracts that move your business forward safely. From service agreements to international supply arrangements, our commercial solicitors deliver the clarity and protection every modern enterprise needs.
Based in Manchester and advising clients across the UK and internationally, we are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID No: 665823). We combine legal precision with business insight and ensuring your contracts work in practice as well as in law.
Led by senior solicitors with over 20 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in high-value commercial transactions.
2025 highlight: Negotiated a multi-million-pound master service agreement (MSA) for a Tier-1 UK manufacturing group.
Recognised for delivering dependable legal frameworks that help businesses grow with confidence.
We begin by understanding your business model, commercial goals, and risk appetite. Our contracts are never “off the shelf” — they are built around how you operate.
We design a bespoke contractual framework aligned with current law, including the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUA Act).
We manage negotiations with your counterparties, balancing commercial leverage with long-term legal protection.
We provide continuing advice and contract updates, ensuring your agreements remain compliant through the 2026 digital border transition and future market reforms.
| Service | What We Deliver |
| Business Services Agreements | Tailored agreements that define deliverables, performance standards, and liability caps, drafted to comply with UCTA 1977 and the DMCCA 2024. |
| Supply & Distribution Contracts | UK and international frameworks protecting pricing, exclusivity, and competition rights, designed for transparency and CMA compliance. |
| Sales Agreements | Precise contracts setting out warranties, payment terms, and digital product protections, aligned with the DMCCA’s “subscription trap” and fake-review standards. |
| Contract Support & Review | Expert audits of existing agreements to identify hidden risks, renewal clauses, and outdated data provisions under the DUA Act 2025. |
| Partnership Agreements | Structured arrangements covering profit sharing, management powers, and exit planning, ensuring stability and clarity between partners. |
Our solicitors ensure your contracts meet every current UK commercial standard.
Each document we prepare is designed to comply with the Companies Act 2006, the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, and the Consumer Rights Act 2015, as modernised by the DMCCA 2024.
We integrate new compliance clauses reflecting the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which updated the UK GDPR and introduced “Recognised Legitimate Interests” for commercial data sharing.
Our contracts also meet the new Subject Access Request (SAR) standard “reasonable and proportionate” to protect your business from unnecessary administrative burden.
For high-value or property-linked transactions, we use HMLR-compliant Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES), introduced in October 2025, allowing for secure, witness-free digital execution of deeds.
We also advise on restrictive covenants, reflecting current Government guidance to cap non-compete clauses at 3–6 months, ensuring your agreements remain enforceable under evolving best-practice standards.
Our approach goes beyond drafting. We work as part of your commercial team, identifying risks before they become disputes.
We assess liability, indemnity, and termination clauses to safeguard your operational flexibility.
We also ensure your contracts include appropriate data-processing, confidentiality, and anti-bribery terms in line with the Bribery Act 2010 and modern ESG compliance standards.
Every agreement we prepare is written in clear, plain English, ensuring all parties understand their obligations from the outset.
Is our 2024 Terms of Business still valid for 2026?
Not necessarily. The DMCCA 2024 and DUA Act 2025 introduced significant new obligations on digital contracts, data handling, and subscription renewals. Legacy templates may need updating to remain enforceable.
Can we execute all commercial deeds digitally now?
Yes. From October 2025, HM Land Registry recognises Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) as the standard for digital deeds. We verify and implement compliant signing processes for clients.
We are a full-service UK law firm with decades of collective experience in commercial transactions, corporate structures, and cross-border operations.
Our clients value our straightforward communication, predictable pricing, and ability to translate complex regulation into practical commercial strategy.
Before starting work, we provide a written fee estimate (exclusive of VAT at 20%) and identify any foreseeable disbursements clearly in writing.
We are fully compliant with SRA Transparency Rules, and further information about our fees and solicitor qualifications is available on our Price Transparency Page.
If your business needs a new agreement, a detailed contract review, or negotiation support, contact First Law Solicitors today.
We combine legal precision with commercial acumen to deliver agreements that protect your interests, accelerate transactions, and support long-term success.
Call 0044 161 224 4066 or complete our online enquiry form to arrange a confidential consultation with one of our commercial law specialists.
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