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Why choose ARROWS lawyers?
Legal certainty without blocking business: For us, a contract is not an academic exercise but a map of your commercial relationship. We understand that you need to close a transaction, not stall it with reams of comments.
Risk identification and preventive protection: Most disputes arise from poorly drafted contracts, which is why we think two steps ahead. We define penalties and exit strategies for scenarios where the collaboration does not develop as planned.
International coordination from a single point: Through the ARROWS International network, we efficiently handle contracts across jurisdictions. You do not need to seek lawyers in every country separately – we ensure compliance with local law while safeguarding the interests of your Czech headquarters.
Enforceability and clarity: We find ways to structure your objectives legally so that they are enforceable yet commercially workable. We draft contracts to be clear and readable even for non-lawyers.
Contact us if:
You are about to sign a key contract: You need absolute certainty that there are no hidden pitfalls in the documentation that could jeopardise your investment.
You are facing pressure from a stronger counterparty: You are looking for a confident partner who will firmly defend your interests during negotiations.
You are expanding abroad: You need to unify contractual standards for subsidiaries in various countries under a single management.
You need a safe exit: You are looking for a way to terminate an unfavourable collaboration with minimal losses and reputational risk.
Strong backing and trust of market leaders
We successfully handle the contracts and negotiations agenda daily for more than 2,000 clients. Our expertise is regularly confirmed by the prestigious award of Law Firm of the Year. Among the entities that rely on our advisory services are, for example:
MONETA Money Bank
ARRIVA
ARDON
Do not let legal uncertainty hold back your growth. Arrange a non-binding consultation in which we will discuss the most suitable solution for you.
A) Commercial Contractual Obligations and Operational Agreements
We eliminate risks in the supply chain and establish clear rules for your day-to-day business operations.
Comprehensive contractual services: We provide precise preparation and review of contracts for work and purchase agreements for the smooth handling of your commercial cases.
Long-term commercial stability: We set up framework agreements with suppliers and customers that define clear rules for long-term cooperation.
Effective sales standards: We create and update General Terms and Conditions (GTC) tailored to your industry in both the B2B and B2C sectors.
Know-how protection and distribution: We prepare commercial agency agreements, distribution contracts and non-disclosure agreements (NDA) for the secure sharing of your information.
B) Corporate and Transactional Documentation
We ensure the legal stability of your company and protect your investments during key changes and transactions.
Secure asset transfers: We execute share and equity transfer agreements (SPA) with emphasis on risk minimisation.
Harmonisation of shareholder relations: We draft shareholder agreements (SHA) and arrangements between partners that prevent future disputes.
Statutory and management protection: We prepare service contracts and management contracts for the professional administration of your company.
Investment structuring: We provide complete documentation for joint venture projects, loan documentation and investment entries.
C) Specialised IT and IP Agreements
We protect your intellectual property and establish clear boundaries for the digital transformation of your business.
Licensing and technology framework: We structure licence agreements for software and copyrighted works, including SaaS and EULA models.
Risk-free development and implementation: We define parameters in software development agreements and Service Level Agreements (SLA) for guaranteed quality.
Data and brand protection: We prepare data protection documentation (DPA) and franchise agreements for the secure development of your brand.
D) International Contractual Matters
Thanks to the ARROWS International network, international trade does not represent a hidden threat for you, but an opportunity for growth.
Law without borders: We prepare bilingual contracts in English, German and other languages that respect the specifics of foreign jurisdictions.
Strategic choice of forum: We propose the optimal governing law and arbitration clauses for effective resolution of potential disputes abroad.
Global commercial standards: We implement international sale of goods contracts (CISG) and appropriate INCOTERMS clauses for secure logistics.
Negotiation support: We provide direct support during negotiations with foreign counterparties to protect your interests.
The path to advantageously structured relationships (Our approach)
At ARROWS, we do not believe in anonymous legal services; at every stage of contract preparation and negotiation we provide you with specific expert backing and business insight
Rapid analysis and strategy: We understand your business model, assess risks and recommend the most appropriate type of contractual relationship.
Structure proposal: We propose a solution that makes sense both economically and legally, and prepare a Term Sheet to accelerate the process.
Complete legal documentation: We draft precise contracts without unnecessary “filler” and prepare arguments for negotiations with the counterparty.
Implementation and support: We represent you in negotiations through to signature and oversee compliance with the conditions (closing).
Selected legal specialists for you
Would you prefer not to handle your matter alone? More than 2,000 clients trust ARROWS law firm and we have been recognised as Law Firm of the Year 2024.
Read our article on how to withdraw from a contract, with a free template and guidance from ARROWS lawyers on how to avoid mistakes.
Are you ready to ensure legal certainty and the strategic growth of your business? Contact ARROWS law firm today and discuss how their specialists can support your objectives.
Would you prefer not to handle this matter alone? More than 2,000 clients trust us and we have been recognised as Law Firm of the Year 2024. See our references HERE on our website.
Read our experts' articles
Your counterparty is undergoing a merger or division.
A supplier with a claim against a customer undergoing a merger or division has three months from the date the transformation project is published to demand security. The period runs before the registration in the commercial register takes place, and once it expires, the right lapses. Lawyers from the Prague-based ARROWS law firm monitor published customer projects and submit proposals in a timely manner to ensure the claim remains recoverable.
Would you like to test the product at a customer's site without any obligation to purchase?
A supplier offers a customer to test its product on the customer's premises, with no obligation to buy. The customer agrees, but nobody writes down what will be tested, for how long, who is liable for damage and what happens to the data and the results. The lawyers of ARROWS advokátní kancelář draft the pilot agreement so that the test leads to a deal and not to a dispute.
Subcontractor without the client's consent
A general contractor brings in a subcontractor without clearing it with the client first, only to find the contract prohibited exactly that. Whether the client's consent was actually required, and what happens when it is missing, decides whether the project proceeds smoothly or ends in a dispute. The Prague-based Czech legal team at ARROWS set subcontracting terms so both sides know where they stand.
Battle of the Forms: Which Terms Apply When Both Parties Have Their Own?
A buyer sends a purchase order referencing its own terms; the supplier confirms it referencing different terms of its own – and each side assumes its own version applies. The law has an answer to this situation, but almost nobody knows it, and the outcome is usually different from what either side expected. The lawyers of ARROWS advokátní kancelář set up the purchasing process so it is clear in advance whose terms actually govern.
Limitation of liability in a contract
Without a liability cap, damages for breach of contract are not limited to the contract price and may include both actual loss and lost profit, which in B2B deals can easily dwarf the price of the work itself. The lawyers of ARROWS advokátní kancelář set the liability cap so it actually limits the supplier's exposure and still holds up when it is tested.
Do you wish to secure a large-scale supply?
You are entering into a contract for a large supply and want assurance that you will be paid or that the supplier will complete the work. Three tools are available with very different strength: a guarantee, a bank guarantee, and a bill of exchange. Which one to choose depends on how fast you want to see the money and what you are willing to give up in costs and in your relationship with the other side. The lawyers of ARROWS law firm select and set up the security to match the actual delivery, not a template clause.
Have you had the contract reviewed?
A business partner sent you a contract, and it looks professional: it covers price, deadline, and scope of performance. The question that impression does not answer is what happens when something goes wrong. Reviewing a commercial contract does not mean reading what it says, but finding what is missing or what works against you the moment a dispute arises. The lawyers of ARROWS law firm review commercial contracts against a fixed list of risk points, not against a general impression of the wording.
Do you provide your customer with a warranty on the delivery that extends beyond the statutory period
A guarantee of quality is a separate undertaking given on top of the statutory liability for defects, and what governs it is the wording of your own declaration, not the quality of the delivery. If you promise that the delivery will retain the characteristics it had on handover, you answer for things that are not defects at all under the statute. The lawyers of ARROWS advokátní kancelář draft the guarantee clause so that it covers what you actually intend to cover.
Contract Drafted by AI
A contract drafted by AI should be checked by a lawyer before signing – otherwise you risk the contract being invalid, worth tens of millions of crowns, or a costlier dispute than the review would have cost upfront. ARROWS law firm reviews AI-generated contracts for a fixed price once you send over the document. You'll learn where AI most often gets it wrong and how to get your contract signed safely.
An investor has sent you a term sheet – when is the document binding and when is it not
A term sheet arrives as a non-binding summary and companies sign it without a lawyer. Yet this is where the price is set, where you agree how long you may not talk to anyone else, and who pays the costs if the deal never happens. This article sets out what to watch for before you sign.
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