Commercial Contract Review and Negotiation
Most commercial disputes are contract disputes. And most contract disputes begin with a clause that nobody questioned at signing.
RMOK Legal reviews, drafts and negotiates commercial contracts for businesses across the UK. SaaS agreements, technology outsourcing, AI contracts, licensing, distribution, M&A and complex multi-jurisdictional deals. Over 150 major transactions closed. Over £2bn in annual contract value managed. SRA-regulated. City of London.
RMOK Legal provides commercial contract review, drafting and negotiation services for businesses across the UK. The firm is led by Rory O'Keeffe, an SRA-regulated solicitor with over 20 years of experience in commercial and technology law, who has personally closed over 150 major transactions across more than 40 industries and managed over £2bn in annual contract value at a Fortune Global 500 company. Every engagement has a defined scope and a fixed fee confirmed before work begins.
Whatever the contract, wherever you are in the process
Every contract engagement is different. The scope depends on whether you need a full commercial review, a targeted risk assessment, negotiation support, or a template you can use repeatedly.
Companies on both sides of the contract
Whether you are selling services to enterprise customers or procuring technology platforms, the contract terms define your commercial exposure. Vendor standard terms are written to protect the vendor. Enterprise procurement terms are written to shift risk to the supplier. You need someone who has negotiated both sides and knows where the real risk sits.
Deal Support, from £5,000 +VAT →Closing the deals that define the next three years
You are negotiating outsourcing contracts, SaaS deals, licensing arrangements, distribution agreements or M&A transactions. The other side has a legal team. You need a senior lawyer who understands commercial negotiation dynamics and knows exactly where to spend your negotiation capital.
Deal Support, from £5,000 +VAT →Managing high contract volumes or needing specialist support
Your team handles dozens of commercial agreements per quarter. You need standardised templates, contract playbooks, and overflow capacity during peak periods. Or you need specialist technology and AI contract expertise that sits outside your team's current skill set.
Fractional GC retainer →Businesses with AI-enabled contracts that need updating
Your existing technology contracts were drafted before AI provisions were standard. Training data ownership, model output liability, AI-generated content rights, EU AI Act compliance warranties. These clauses need adding or renegotiating.
AI governance advisory →A single agreement that needs a professional pair of eyes
You have a consultancy agreement, a set of website terms, a supplier contract or an NDA and you want it reviewed by a senior commercial lawyer before you sign. You do not need a full negotiation strategy or deal support. You need a clear, practical review that tells you what the risks are, what to push back on, and whether it is safe to sign.
Contract review, from £400 +VAT →Fixed fee. Defined scope. No surprises.
Five steps from first contact to completed deal. You know what happens at each stage, what it costs, and what you receive.
Discovery call
30 minutes, no charge. We review the contract, establish the scope, and confirm the approach. If RMOK Legal is not the right fit for what you need, we will tell you.
Scope confirmed in writing
You receive a written scope document setting out exactly what is included, what is excluded, and the timeline for delivery. The fee is fixed. You sign off before we start. There are no hourly rates and no retrospective charges.
Review and delivery
Every engagement is led personally by Rory O'Keeffe. You receive the redlined mark-up, risk commentary, negotiation strategy memo, and any other agreed deliverables within the confirmed timeline. Where an engagement requires additional specialist capacity, RMOK Legal draws on a vetted network of senior lawyers contracted to the firm.
Negotiation support
Where included in scope, up to two rounds of direct engagement with counterparty counsel, or coached guidance for your internal team. The approach is agreed during scoping.
Post-completion handover
The engagement closes with a written action plan covering all obligations, notice dates, renewal triggers and compliance milestones. Nothing falls through the cracks after closing. If you need ongoing contract support, the fractional GC retainer is available as a natural next step.
What every contract engagement includes
Redlined mark-up with written risk commentary
Not just tracked changes. Every material position is annotated with an explanation of what the clause means commercially, what the risk is, and what your negotiating options are. The mark-up is designed to be usable by your team, not just by lawyers.
Negotiation strategy memo
A written assessment of the counterparty's likely positions, your leverage points, and the three to five clauses where the real commercial risk sits. This is the document that tells you where to spend your negotiation capital.
Risk assessment for stakeholders
A one-page summary of the deal's legal risk profile, written for decision-makers who need to understand the exposure without reading the contract. Suitable for board papers, investment committee reports, or internal sign-off processes.
Post-completion action plan
Written confirmation of all obligations, notice dates, renewal triggers, termination windows and compliance milestones arising from the signed agreement. Nothing falls through the cracks after closing.
Contract types we handle
General commercial contracts
Terms and conditions of sale. Terms and conditions of purchase. Supply of goods agreements. Supply of services agreements. Consultancy agreements. Professional services agreements. Master services agreements (MSAs). Statements of work (SOWs) and work orders. Framework agreements and call-off contracts.
Website, digital and consumer-facing terms
Website terms and conditions. Website terms of use. Privacy notices and privacy policies. Cookie policies. Acceptable use policies. Online terms of sale (e-commerce). Subscription terms. Customer-facing AI terms of service. End user licence agreements (EULAs).
Confidentiality, IP and data
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), mutual and unilateral. Confidentiality agreements. IP assignment agreements. IP licensing agreements (patents, trademarks, copyright, know-how). Brand licensing agreements. Trade secret protection agreements. Data processing agreements (DPAs). Data sharing agreements. International data transfer agreements and standard contractual clauses.
Technology and SaaS agreements
Software licensing agreements (perpetual and subscription). SaaS subscription agreements. Platform access agreements. API access and integration agreements. Cloud services agreements. System integration contracts. Software development agreements (bespoke and commissioned). Maintenance and support agreements. Service level agreements (SLAs).
AI contracts and AI procurement
AI vendor and supplier agreements. AI-as-a-service agreements. Model licensing agreements. Training data licensing and supply agreements. AI output ownership and rights agreements. AI co-development and joint development agreements. AI addendums to existing technology contracts. AI acceptable use policies.
Outsourcing and managed services
IT outsourcing agreements. Business process outsourcing (BPO) agreements. Managed services agreements. Transition and transformation schedules. Service level frameworks and remedies. Governance and oversight frameworks. Change control mechanisms. Step-in rights and business continuity provisions. Exit and termination schedules (including data return and migration). Multi-supplier integration agreements.
Distribution, agency and channel
Distribution agreements (exclusive and non-exclusive). Agency agreements. Franchise agreements. Reseller agreements. Channel partner agreements. White-label and OEM agreements. Sub-licensing agreements.
Supply chain and procurement
Supply chain agreements. Procurement framework agreements. Preferred supplier agreements. Manufacturing and contract manufacturing agreements. Logistics and warehousing agreements. Quality assurance agreements.
M&A, corporate and investment
Share purchase agreements. Asset purchase agreements. Business transfer agreements. Joint venture agreements. Shareholder agreements. Investment agreements. Subscription agreements (funding rounds). Warranties and indemnities schedules. Disclosure letters. Earn-out and deferred consideration provisions. Non-compete and restrictive covenant provisions (post-transaction). Due diligence support (commercial contracts workstream).
Marketing, sponsorship and events
Marketing and advertising services agreements. Sponsorship agreements. Endorsement agreements. Events and conference agreements. Influencer and content creation agreements. Media buying agreements.
Regulatory compliance provisions (within commercial contracts)
EU AI Act compliance schedules and warranties. GDPR compliance provisions. DORA compliance provisions (financial services). NIS2 compliance provisions (critical infrastructure). Regulatory audit rights and access provisions. Anti-bribery and anti-corruption provisions. Sanctions and export control provisions. Modern slavery provisions.
Contract review engagement options
Every engagement is led by Rory O'Keeffe, SRA-regulated solicitor, 20+ years of commercial and technology law experience, former Partner at Matheson, former Director of Legal at Accenture. Fixed fee. Defined scope. No hourly billing. Where an engagement requires additional specialist capacity, RMOK Legal draws on a vetted network of senior lawyers contracted to the firm. For contentious matters, established referral arrangements with specialist litigation firms are in place.
Need a straightforward contract reviewed? A single agreement review starts from £400 +VAT. See smaller engagement options below. For complex or high-value transactions, the Deal Support model provides full negotiation and deal closure support.
Deal Support
For businesses closing a specific high-value commercial transaction where the stakes justify getting it right the first time.
+VAT per transaction · Fixed fee confirmed before work begins
- Full commercial review of one transaction agreement (up to 60 pages) covering SaaS, technology licensing, outsourcing, distribution, supply chain, M&A or joint venture
- Redlined mark-up with written risk commentary explaining every material position and what to push back on
- Negotiation strategy memo covering counterparty positions, your leverage points, and the three to five clauses where the real risk sits
- Direct negotiation support with up to two rounds of engagement with counterparty counsel
- Risk assessment memo for internal stakeholders, board or investors: a one-page summary suitable for decision-makers
- Post-completion action plan covering all obligations, dates, renewal triggers and compliance milestones
The cost of a poorly negotiated commercial agreement surfaces 12 to 24 months later when a liability cap is tested or a termination provision turns out to be unenforceable. Remediation routinely exceeds ten times the original deal support cost.
Based on published rate data, a City law firm partner handling equivalent transaction scope would typically charge £8,000 to £15,000 for comparable work. RMOK Legal has closed over 150 major transactions across more than 40 industries.
Source: Solicitors' Guideline Hourly Rates 2026 (London 1, Grade A); Legal 500 rate benchmarks.
Contract Review
One commercial agreement (up to 30 pages) with redlined mark-up, written risk commentary and one advisory call. Ideal as a standalone review or alongside another engagement.
Book a discovery call →Contract Template Library
Up to three standard contract templates tailored to your most common transaction types, each with a short negotiating guide covering key positions and common pushback points. Yours to own and adapt.
Book a discovery call →Bespoke Legal Advice
A defined, finite piece of advisory work scoped to a specific contract question or issue. Written advice with clear conclusions and recommended next steps.
Book a discovery call →Trusted by businesses that cannot afford to get contracts wrong
"Rory O'Keeffe goes the extra mile and is always focused and pragmatic."Legal 500 UK, Information Technology 2023
"A safe pair of hands on our most complex commercial deals."Fortune 500 Technology Client
Why RMOK Legal for contract work
150+ major transactions closed.
From £20m outsourcing agreements to complex multi-jurisdictional technology deals. SaaS, licensing, distribution, M&A, joint ventures, digital transformation, supply chain. The experience applied to your deal is not theoretical.
Both sides of the table.
Rory O'Keeffe has operated as a Partner at a top-tier European law firm (advising clients on deals) and as Director of Legal at a Fortune Global 500 company (managing £2bn+ in contract value from the buyer side). That dual perspective means your advice is informed by how the other side thinks, not just how your side drafts.
AI and technology contracts are a core specialism.
Many commercial lawyers can review a standard services agreement. Fewer can advise on AI-specific provisions, training data ownership, model output liability, and EU AI Act compliance warranties. RMOK Legal can.
Speed and commercial alignment.
Deals have deadlines. Legal advice that arrives after the commercial window has closed is worthless. RMOK Legal works at the pace of your business, identifying the issues that genuinely matter for your risk profile, not marking up every clause for the sake of it.
Fixed fee, defined scope, SRA-regulated.
No hourly billing. No scope creep. Professional indemnity insurance. The invoice you receive matches the one you agreed. If you have been burned by open-ended law firm bills or scope creep from a previous adviser, this model exists because of exactly that problem.
Common questions about contract review
Looking for something different?
Fractional General Counsel
Ongoing senior legal support on a monthly retainer. Commercial contracts, AI governance, regulatory compliance and strategic legal risk.
AI Governance
EU AI Act compliance, AI contract review, governance frameworks and board briefings from an SCL-accredited IT lawyer.
Startup Legal Packages
Fixed-price packages for startups and scale-ups. Defined deliverables. From £1,500 +VAT.
EU AI Act Compliance Guide
Comprehensive free guide. What the Act requires, when it applies, what UK businesses need to do.
Commercial contracts reviewed, negotiated and closed. Fixed fee. No surprises.
Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Rory O'Keeffe. No obligation, no pitch. A direct conversation about your deal, your timeline, and what you need.
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Reviewed by Rory O'Keeffe, SRA-regulated solicitor (No. 8008227), SCL-accredited IT lawyer