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Commercial Contracts Legal Solutions

Holmes have a proven accomplished record in structuring, drafting and negotiation of all types of commercial contracts. As experts in complex, high-value commercial transactions, we advise businesses across several industries on contractual issues that go to the very core of a business.

Companies deal with a myriad of relationships and commercial contracts that bind them to their suppliers, customers, licensors, distributors and other strategic partners. Our commercial contracts practice helps structure these relationships and guide clients through the complexities to ensure their contracts provide the necessary framework for success.

The team takes a collaborative and innovative approach to delivering commercial advisory services, which enables companies to better understand and mitigate risk factors facing their businesses. We know what issues are important and how best to address them, resulting in more detailed contracts and more efficient negotiations. We combine sectoral and technical knowledge and expertise with the ability to craft innovative contractual solutions to achieve the desired commercial outcome.

Our contractual solutions are tailored to the circumstances of situations and our clients' objectives. We begin each new project with a pragmatic, flexible approach, drawing on our broad and varied contractual experience. We advise on all stages of the life cycles of a contract, from the procurement process, to contract negotiations, to enforcement. This allows us to deliver an effective and focused service that protects our clients’ interests and provides them with real value.

The team advises clients across a wide range of sectors and industries on competition / antitrust aspects of commercial agreements and behaviour.

Meet the Team

Stephen Walker

Partner

Corporate and Commercial

Very capable team strong at advising growing Irish companies on inbound M&A and private equity investments. Provides a ‘legal health check’ risk identification and mitigation service.

Corporate, Commercial and M&A | Legal 500 EMEA 2021

A very capable firm with progressive people on board. They have a very dynamic and forward-looking view on business. Their approach is clear and the work they do is detailed but translated so that clients can understand the pertinent issues.

Corporate, Commercial and M&A | Legal 500 EMEA 2021

They have a learning culture that is unique and I experienced trainees sitting in on meetings as observers (with prior clearance) purely for the purposes of honing their skills. I haven’t experienced this overall focus from other firms in the region.

Corporate, Commercial and M&A | Legal 500 EMEA 2021

I feel the partners and associates always demonstrate empathy, vision and are solution driven where possible. The firm as a whole has a stamp of professionalism running through it and this comes from the people at the very top.

Corporate, Commercial and M&A | Legal 500 EMEA 2021

According to market sources, Stephen Walker "is a pleasure to deal with." He has experience in corporate and capital markets transactions.

Stephen Walker

Corporate/M&A | Chambers Global 2021

Very responsive, professional, and excellent service overall. Personable, experienced team. Practical solutions. The business is progressive with heavy investment in technology to underpin a great customer experience.

Commercial, Corporate and M&A | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

The team are always available, proactive, responsive and personable. Great experience across the team, and a hunger and determination to hit milestones and deadlines. They stay until the work is done.

Commercial, Corporate and M&A | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

The corporate team is highly flexible and responsive, has assisted us with a major acquisition as well as several transactions and company secretarial projects. The team are strong on commercial, practical and legal knowledge.

Commercial, Corporate and M&A | Legal 500 EMEA 2023

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Meet the Team

Stephen Walker

Very capable team strong at advising growing Irish companies on inbound M&A and private equity investments. Provides a ‘legal health check’ risk identification and mitigation service.

A very capable firm with progressive people on board. They have a very dynamic and forward-looking view on business. Their approach is clear and the work they do is detailed but translated so that clients can understand the pertinent issues.

They have a learning culture that is unique and I experienced trainees sitting in on meetings as observers (with prior clearance) purely for the purposes of honing their skills. I haven’t experienced this overall focus from other firms in the region.

I feel the partners and associates always demonstrate empathy, vision and are solution driven where possible. The firm as a whole has a stamp of professionalism running through it and this comes from the people at the very top.

According to market sources, Stephen Walker "is a pleasure to deal with." He has experience in corporate and capital markets transactions.

Very responsive, professional, and excellent service overall. Personable, experienced team. Practical solutions. The business is progressive with heavy investment in technology to underpin a great customer experience.

The team are always available, proactive, responsive and personable. Great experience across the team, and a hunger and determination to hit milestones and deadlines. They stay until the work is done.

The corporate team is highly flexible and responsive, has assisted us with a major acquisition as well as several transactions and company secretarial projects. The team are strong on commercial, practical and legal knowledge.

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