Agency contracts cover arrangements where a business authorises another to act on its behalf to promote, sell or secure orders. In England, a solicitor drafts, negotiates and reviews terms for exclusivity, territories, commission structures, payment terms, liability limits and termination rights; assesses bespoke duties, disclosure obligations, and restraint provisions; and advises on implementation under the UK contract framework and the Commercial Agents Regulations 1993. They also handle disputes, breaches and rescission, advising on remedies and how to protect ongoing commercial relationships.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
Drafting and negotiating commissions, exclusivity and termination clauses; clarifying who represents the principal in dealings, and how unsatisfied customers are treated under agency rules; identifying protections for the agent and principal, including disclosure, accounting and misrepresentation risks. The solicitor ensures the contract aligns with the Commercial Agents Regulations 1993 and general contract law, with clear remedies for breach and orderly termination.