Commercial Law

Protect your business with commercial agreements that make sense for you, add value to your business and future proof your success.

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Key commercial law services
In-House Counsel
How we work with you

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Key commercial law services

Supply and manufacturing agreements
Terms and conditions for the sale of goods and services, including selling online
Distribution and agency
Services agreements
Outsourcing agreements
Software licensing, hardware procurement and software as a service
Software development agreements
Franchising and licensing
Technology transfer (assignments of trademarks, patents, copyright, designs and confidential information)
Consumer law, competition law, e-commerce regulations and data protection

In-House Counsel

Our team of experienced lawyers is well-equipped to support you in various ways. Whether you require advice on a specific issue, additional resources due to capacity constraints, or a second opinion, we are here to help. Explore our legal counsel page for more information and details on our schedule of seminars, specifically designed for in-house counsel.

How we work with you

Whilst based in the South of England, with offices in Southampton, Winchester and Bournemouth, Paris Smith acts for businesses and families throughout the UK. Technology has enabled us to provide a high level of service to our clients whether they are local to our offices or not. Our advice can be given in many ways:

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Online appointments
In face to face meetings

We will talk through how you would like to be contacted and the best ways for us to meet in our early conversations with you.

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Key commercial law services
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How we work with you

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Crispin Dick

Partner – Commercial

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Commercial Services

Business & Regulatory Advice

Commercial Contracts

Data Protection & GDPR

Franchising

IT Solutions, Software & Licences

Joint Ventures

How we’ve helped our clients

“Sources say “The team supports us in a way where we reach completion being satisfied we had the right level of protection built into the legal documents and process;” “Paris Smith tailors its work with us in a very effective manner;”Partner-led advice, quick understanding of the issues, adaptable and commercial, and work well across different jurisdictions;” and “Straightforward to deal with and strong on commercial SPA negotiation and due diligence. Technology enabled process.” ”

Legal 500 2026 Edition – Client Testimonials

“Sources say ‘The corporate team at Paris Smith handles a wide range of transactions, including asset and share acquisitions, management buyouts, and employee ownership trusts’; The team provided highly knowledgeable advice in a very timely fashion. They worked through very large numbers of documents to meet tight deadlines’; The team has provided the highest quality of service, demonstrating excellent technical knowledge and the ability to propose and negotiate practical commercial solutions’; They are an extremely well established and respected team capable of supporting clients through even the most complex deals’; and ‘The team has great strength in depth with several partners having built strong reputations across the local M&A advisory market and a loyal following with clients’.”

Legal 500 2025 Edition – Client Testimonials

“Paris Smith have supported us with various commercial contracts and are our trusted advisors when we require legal support. Fantastic leadership team who are heavily active in the Southampton business community. We felt we received a very high standard of consultancy, precision and attention to detail. All future legal work requirements will be with PS. Thank you team for your help on our matters.”

Josh Mitchell, Managing Director

Mitchell & Stones Ltd

“Outstanding…brilliant service, exceeded my already high expectations.”

John Hawkins, Owner

Beach Events & Solutions

“The team at Paris Smith are true experts; thorough and detailed, whilst maintaining balance on risk and commerciality. They approach each assignment holistically and pragmatically in driving towards the optimum result for their client.”

Ed Thomas, Director – Mazars UK

“I have been working with Paris Smith for over a year and as a firm I cannot recommend them enough. I have worked with the Commercial, Employment & Immigration teams. All have been fantastic and enables my business to grow faster. Ryan Mitchell is an extension of our team at CRG Technology Ltd and provided great service from day 1. Always able to assist and understands our needs as a business well.”

Campbell Gregory, Founder

CRG Technology Ltd

“We were kept well informed and all the instructions we received were very clear and timely. Where we were required to provide additional data or to make decisions, Ryan provided meaningful recommendations whilst leaving it for us to decide. Whilst most correspondence was by email it was easy to reach Ryan by phone when needed and he was pro-active in forewarning us if he was going to be away at any time (e.g. leave). Our overall experience was of a high standard of professionalism, of a personalised service, and no surprises or shocks (e.g. on fees)”

Barry Hampton

Southampton Mental Health Network CIO

“Quick to respond, quick to make changes and priced well for the service”

A commercial client

“Always a pleasant interaction with Paris Smith. Quick responses and clear pricing”

A Commercial Client

“Kept in touch and the Brief we were given was comprehensive. It answered our questions and went on to suggest a way forward. ”

Roger Peplow, Vice-Chair of Governors

St George Catholic VA School, Southampton

“One source mentions the great strength in depth across the corporate team;” while another says “The people at Paris Smith have consistently demonstrated a real awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing my business, and a willingness to design and deliver solutions that fit my needs, rather than a narrow focus on “legal work”.” A further source states “‘The real strength of the team at Paris Smith is the willingness to invest time in understanding a client’s needs and the business challenges they face. Another source says “The culture at Paris Smith is to provide a quality, high end service without any attempt to intimidate or be pretentious. Paris Smith very much have their feet on the ground whilst retaining the reliable professionalism that you would expect.” There is “‘Great bandwidth across the various elements of commercial and corporate law and strength in depth.”

Legal 500 2023 – Referee Comments

Legal 500 – 2026 Edition

The ‘adaptable and commercial’ corporate, commercial and finance department at Paris Smith LLP acts for major domestic and international clients on high-value and complex transactions. Crispin Dick heads the commercial team, assisting standout clients on services, supply, and IT agreements, while Michael Moore leads the corporate department, acting for domestic and multi-national clients on acquisitions, disposals, and investments. Richard Atcherley boasts an acclaimed ’commercial understanding and solutions-driven approach’, particularly in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors. Offering further corporate law expertise, Amanda Brockwell is a key contact on major and high-value acquisitions and exit scenarios, while Jonathon Roy brings a wealth of experience and commercial acumen across buy- and sell-side transactions.

What our clients say

‘Paris Smith supports us across a number of acquisitions and provides a consistent team, enabling a relationship and way of working together to be built. The team can draw upon other departments, each quickly grasping the fundamentals and nuances of the deal.’

‘The team supports us in a way where we reach completion being satisfied we had the right level of protection built into the legal documents and process.’

‘Paris Smith tailors its work with us in a very effective manner.’

‘Partner-led advice, quick understanding of the issues, adaptable and commercial, and work well across different jurisdictions.’

‘Great day to day support from Amanda Brockwell, who effectively managed a complex structure to ensure risk was mitigated and momentum was maintained.’

‘Richard Atcherley’s commercial understanding and solutions-driven approach enabled us to complete each deal efficiently.’

‘Claudia Mihai is all over the detail, works very efficiently through matters, and is robust in negotiating issues for us. I have a lot of trust in her.’

‘I am impressed with the range of knowledge and breadth of services offered.’

‘Straightforward to deal with and strong on commercial SPA negotiation and due diligence. Technology enabled process.’

‘Richard Atcherley lead the process on a number of recent transactions, each with inevitable issues/surprises. His commercial understanding and solutions driven approach enabled us to complete each deal efficiently, but with our confidence our interests were always covered appropriately.’