Commercial

Carson McDowell is a leading commercial law firm. Our highly experienced team of commercial solicitors specialises in all aspects of commercial law.

Conducting business successfully in today’s fast-moving society requires well-structured and documented commercial arrangements from the start to eliminate any possible disputes or misunderstandings.

The Commercial team at Carson McDowell advise on all operational, commercial and contractual areas to help private and public sector clients achieve their objectives.

The team consists of specialist lawyers who advise on a wide range of commercial services – including commercial contracts, data protection and GDPR, cyber security, intellectual property, partnerships and more. We are the only firm in Northern Ireland with a dedicated team of lawyers working exclusively on commercial matters of all kinds.

Carson McDowell are a trusted adviser to clients, many of whom are well- known brands. As a team, we have a deep understanding of how businesses work and understand the key business drivers applicable across a broad range of client industry sectors such as manufacturing, education, technology, energy & renewables, retail, transport, food & agriculture and waste.

Regardless of the size and scope of any commercial issue, our legal experts can provide the necessary support through their in-depth understanding of the legislation and laws which apply. This enables us to take a pragmatic and cost-conscious approach to develop strong working relationships with our clients and guide them through their commercial legal matters, providing practical legal solutions to business challenges.

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What we do

Outsourcing Contracts

Standard Terms of Business

Partnership Agreements

Franchise Agreements

Logistics Agreements

Manufacturing Agreements

Supply of Goods and Services

Distribution and Agency Agreements

Procurement Agreements

James Milliken

Commercial Experience

Advised Clear Pharmacy on the contract entered into with Locum Match Ltd. to enable the provision of a Locate a Locum platform, a web and mobile-based platform to help healthcare professionals find healthcare providers who want to engage their service.

Advised Kilwaughter Minerals Limited in respect of a Manufacturing Agreement to be entered into with Rowebb Limited.

Advised the shareholders of Neueda Limited, a global digital solutions consultancy and training company, which was sold to Version 1 Software Limited, an IT service provider.

Advised STATSports, a world-leading provider of wearable athlete tracking devices and analysis software, in relation to the technology they develop and how to protect it, the software they use, the contracts they enter into with their customers and the high profile investments made in the company by high profile athletes.

Assisted our client, Linen Mills Studios Ltd. to negotiate a Studio Tour Licence Agreement with HBO Licensing & Retail for the design, build and operation of Northern Ireland’s first in a series of Game of Throne Legacy Projects.

Sectors

Education

Energy & Renewables

Food & Agriculture

Retail

Technology & Innovation

Transport & Infrastructure

Waste

Manufacturing

Hospitality & Leisure

What Our Clients Say

“They strive to ensure that they fully understand the brief and will present options in a concise fashion that encourages further discussion to crystallise the optimum course of action in even the most uncertain of circumstances.”

— The Legal 500

“Team members are very personable and patient when it comes to explaining the law and teasing out relevant legal issues, uncertainties and potential solutions.”

— The Legal 500

“The practice is very quick to identify appropriately qualified and experienced individuals who make themselves readily available to discuss issues and to volunteer solutions to even the most complex and confusing situations.”

— The Legal 500

“One of few firms in NI who can genuinely say they are experts in this area. Great client base.”

— The Legal 500

"Carson McDowell is a "brilliant" firm, adding: "They are very accommodating and empathetic in terms of understanding the requirements of our business.”

— Chambers UK