Brokerage work covers the drafting and management of intermediary agreements for the sale or brokerage of goods, services, or businesses. Solicitors in this area advise on commission structures, agency relationships, disclosure obligations, and conflicts of interest, and they handle disputes arising from brokerage arrangements, including breaches of contract, misrepresentation, and termination rights. They also assist with compliance under consumer protection and competition rules when acting as market intermediaries or negotiating with suppliers, buyers, and other brokers. Practitioners draft terms, review notices, and represent clients in negotiations, settlements, and, where needed, court or tribunal proceedings related to brokerage transactions.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The work involves drafting and negotiating brokerage and agency agreements, commission calculations, and termination provisions; reviewing disclosure and confidentiality terms; managing disputes over commissions or performance, and pursuing or defending claims in general commercial litigation or ADR. It also covers compliance with applicable contract and competition law, and advising on risk allocation among principals and intermediaries.
