Ian's Covenant

Commercial contract law · Navan and Ireland

Commercial Contract Law for Irish Businesses

Ian's Covenant helps Irish businesses put clear agreements in place, understand the contracts they receive and negotiate terms that fit the deal. Get practical support with drafting, review and negotiation.

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A poorly worded clause can be costly to address after signing. Get the terms checked before you commit.
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Know what you are agreeing to. Plain-English contract guidance
Drafting and reviewSupport across key commercial agreements
Based in Navan, County MeathServing businesses throughout Ireland
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Draft with purpose

Set out the commercial terms and the responsibilities each party accepts.

Review before signing

Understand obligations, payment, liability and exit provisions before you commit.

Negotiate with clarity

Identify the terms to raise and prepare practical amendments for discussion.

Irish business context

Local support in Navan, with services available to clients across Ireland.

Three ways to get support

Put the right contract support around your next decision

Choose support for a new agreement, a contract on your desk or a discussion already under way. Start with the document and the outcome your business needs.

Commercial contract drafting

Put the deal into clear written terms that reflect how your business works.

  • Customer, supplier and service agreements
  • Payment, scope, delivery and responsibility terms
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Contract review and risk assessment

Get a clear account of what a proposed agreement asks of your business.

  • Review of payment, liability and termination clauses
  • Issues to clarify before signature
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Contract negotiation support

Prepare for the conversation when the other party has proposed terms you cannot accept as written.

  • Prioritised points for discussion
  • Amendments and negotiation correspondence
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Contracts in your sector

Contract support matched to the way your business trades

The details that matter depend on what you sell, who you work with and how delivery happens. Bring the commercial context along with the agreement.

Technology and SaaS

Set out service scope, subscriptions, data responsibilities and software rights.

SaaS terms, software licences and master services agreements.

Start-ups and founders

Put early customer and partner arrangements on a clear footing.

Founder arrangements and agreements for growing teams.

Supply, distribution and logistics

Clarify orders, delivery standards, stock risk and payment timing.

Supply and distribution terms, including cross-border arrangements.

Construction and property

Set expectations for work scope, changes, project timing and responsibility.

Construction, subcontracting and professional services agreements.

Retail, hospitality and e-commerce

Make supplier, customer and service terms easier to apply in daily operations.

Trading terms and agreements for online and in-person services.

Regulated and specialist sectors

Address the commercial terms surrounding specialist products and services.

Healthcare, life sciences, renewables, telecoms and fintech partnerships.

A quick starting point

Contract readiness check

Choose the situation closest to yours. The checklist will point you towards topics to raise when you discuss the agreement.

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What do you need?
What stage are you at?

Points to cover for a new agreement

Start with the deal itself. A clear commercial brief helps identify what the agreement needs to cover.

  • Scope of work and each party's responsibilities
  • Fees, invoicing and payment dates
  • Duration, termination and governing law

Common contract situations

How Irish businesses use contract support

Every agreement has its own facts. These examples show the kinds of practical questions a business might bring to a contract discussion.

Supplier agreement

A Meath supplier plans a new distribution arrangement

The parties need to set out delivery duties, order processes and when invoices fall due.

Useful focusCheck how delivery changes, late payment and service issues are handled.
Software business

A start-up is preparing SaaS terms for customers

The agreement needs to explain what the service includes and how access, support and customer data are treated.

Useful focusDefine service scope, subscription fees, renewal and termination clearly.
Project contract

A subcontractor is considering a long project term

Before accepting the proposed wording, the business wants to understand the risk allocation and exit provisions.

Useful focusReview liability limits, variations, delay and termination rights.

A clear working process

From first question to signed agreement

Know what happens next. The work starts with your commercial objective and the document or discussion in front of you.

  1. 01

    Discuss the deal

    Explain the contract type, the parties, any deadline and what the business needs the agreement to do.

  2. 02

    Draft or review the terms

    Work through the document and confirm the key commercial points, including scope, payment and responsibility.

  3. 03

    Prepare amendments if needed

    Where the other party's wording needs a change, identify proposed amendments and support the negotiation.

  4. 04

    Check the final version

    Review the agreed text and clarify signing steps and any continuing obligations to track.

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Based in County Meath

Business-focused contract advice from Navan

Ian's Covenant works with the commercial context first. You should be able to see what a clause means for your business and what choices are open before deciding how to proceed.

Plain-English explanations of obligations, liability and termination.

Practical recommendations connected to the deal you are making.

Support from Clonee to North of Kells Motorway, Navan, and across Ireland.

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What clear contract support should help you understand

Good advice makes the terms easier to assess. These are useful outcomes to look for in any contract discussion.

Clarity on the terms

Understand what each party must do, when it must happen and what the agreement leaves open.

Issues brought into view

Spot wording that may affect cash flow, delivery, responsibility or your ability to exit.

A practical next step

Leave with clear points to confirm, amend or raise with the other party.

Before you get in touch

Questions Irish businesses ask

A first conversation can start with the basics. You do not need to have every detail resolved before making contact.

What should I share when I first get in touch?

Give a short outline of the deal, the type of agreement and any deadline you are working to. You can explain the main concern and ask what information would be useful next.

How is a contract review different from drafting?

A review looks at an existing draft and explains its terms, points to consider and possible amendments. Drafting starts with the commercial arrangement and prepares an agreement around the terms the parties intend to use.

Why do governing law and jurisdiction matter?

They help establish which legal system applies and where a dispute may be dealt with. Check these terms carefully when parties, services or assets are in different places, including cross-border Irish arrangements.

Can you help if the other party has already sent its contract?

Yes. A review can identify the obligations and clauses to discuss. Negotiation support can help prepare proposed changes and correspondence for the points that matter to your business.

How do I arrange an initial consultation?

Call +353 83 903 3213 or send an enquiry through the contact page. Include a brief note about the agreement and your preferred way to be contacted.

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Contract guidance by service and sector

Go straight to the service or agreement area closest to the question you are dealing with.

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Drafting commercial agreements

For businesses putting customer, supplier or service terms in writing.

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Reviewing a contract

For owners and managers who need to understand a draft before signing.

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Negotiating proposed terms

For businesses discussing changes to a contract already on the table.

Read about negotiation

Supply and logistics contracts

Look at ordering, delivery, stock risk and the terms that govern payment.

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Start with the agreement

Talk through your contract with Ian's Covenant

Get drafting, review or negotiation support for your business agreement. Tell us what the contract is for and what you need to decide next.

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