Contracts and Agreements
Verification, preparation, and strengthening of contracts before signing — to protect funds, liability, control, and negotiation position.
What conditions can be dangerous
Even a short contract can contain terms that alter your liability, finances, control, and position in a future dispute.
Unlimited liability and damages
The contract may impose additional financial obligations and risks on you.
Uncertain payment and termination conditions
Vague payment or termination terms can lead to financial losses.
Unfavorable dispute resolution conditions
A dispute may be considered in another state or country, which significantly complicates the protection of your interests and increases costs.
Transfer of rights and privacy
Certain provisions of the agreement may limit your rights to assets, content, or technologies.
What contracts may require analysis
The scope of the review is determined by the situation, documents, and the client's objectives.
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Commercial Contracts
Contracts with clients, suppliers, contractors, and distributors. Terms of payment, liability, termination, and disputes.
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Service Agreements
Agreements for the provision of professional services, consulting, management. Scope of work, deadlines, payment, ownership rights to the result.
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Operating Agreements
Internal documents of LLC and Corporation: shares, control, decision-making, profit distribution, partner exit, and conflict resolution.
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Contracts with contractors
Agreements with independent contractors, freelancers, and partners. Classification, liability, IP, and confidentiality.
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Privacy Agreements
NDA, non-compete, and non-solicitation. Protection of trade secrets, restrictions for employees and partners, enforceability in the state.
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Investor and partner terms
Term sheets, investment agreements, shareholder agreements. Control, dilution, voting rights, exit and drag-along/tag-along provisions.
How Grant Law can help
Legal review helps avoid mistakes that can cost a business time, money, and control.
Review of Operating Agreement
Document analysis for control, shares, exit, withdrawal of funds, and deadlock — what is protected and what is not
Partnership strategy
Assessment of negotiation capabilities and evidence base for position formation before the conflict begins
Document preparation
Letters, agreements, liens, and corporate resolutions to establish position and protect the client's interests.
Pre-litigation position
Strategy before a claim, negotiations, or business dispute — risk assessment and preparation for the next step
Exit Strategy
Assessment of business exit and interest division: buyout, dissolution, transfer of shares, or restructuring
Asset Protection
Business, financial, and liability risks — separating personal and corporate in the context of conflict
How the contract verification is conducted
Each stage is aimed at identifying risks, strengthening the owner's position, and preparing a strategy for further actions.
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Task Definition
We analyze the contract, the context of the transaction, the client's goals, and the key terms that require special attention.
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Legal analysis
We conduct a legal review of the contract terms, identifying risks, weaknesses, hidden obligations, and potential consequences.
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Discussion of findings
We analyze the results of the assessment, evaluate the client's negotiation position, and determine the optimal action strategy.
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Preparation of solutions
Preparing edits, comments, alternative formulations, and recommendations for the approval or signing of the contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the contract be reviewed before signing?
Yes, and this is the most appropriate time for verification. After signing, changing the terms of the contract becomes significantly more difficult — only through negotiations with the other party or through court.
If the contract is already signed, is there any point in checking?
Yes. Analyzing the signed contract allows you to understand your current position, risks, and options for action—especially if a dispute, breach, or the need for termination arises.
Is it possible to check the contract remotely?
Yes. Most contract reviews are conducted remotely — you send the document, we analyze it, and discuss the results in a convenient format: call, email, or messenger.
Are you translating the contract into Russian?
We operate in Russian and English. We provide analysis results in Russian — so you fully understand the terms and risks without losing meaning in translation.
Start with a legal risk assessment
Strategic consulting helps to identify where the legal weaknesses are, which documents need to be reviewed, and how to prepare for negotiations or a deal.