Overview
Every commercial contract needs a balance between protecting the company's interest and maintaining enough flexibility to work with the other party, since an overly protective contract can hinder the very commercial relationship it's meant to protect.
Contracts need periodic review as company activity evolves, since a contract drafted in a company's early stage may no longer reflect its current operating scale or the risks it faces today.
Regulatory Basis
Commercial contracts fall under general contract provisions in Saudi law, alongside any specific provisions applicable based on contract type, such as the Commercial Agencies Law for distribution and agency contracts.
Disputes arising from these contracts are heard before the commercial court, unless the contract specifies arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
How We Review Contracts
We look at the full contract text, not just the visible core terms, since obligations hidden in secondary clauses are often the actual source of disputes later, not the main terms.
We propose specific amendments to terms carrying unbalanced risk, explaining the reason for each change in language the client understands without needing a legal background.
Who Needs This Service
A company negotiating a new supply or services contract that needs it reviewed before signing, whether the company drafted it or the other party.
A company reviewing its existing contracts periodically to confirm they still reflect its current scale of operations and risks.
Force majeure clauses deserve special attention in modern contracts, as these clauses have evolved following global events that affected supply chains, and it has become important to define covered scenarios with greater precision rather than a general clause that might not cover a circumstance a party actually faces later.
Additional Considerations
When the contract involves a local distributor acting as a registered commercial agent, this connects with our commercial agency and distribution service.
If a dispute over contract execution arises that requires escalation, we coordinate directly with our litigation and advocacy team.
Common Questions
Do you review contracts drafted by another party?
Yes, we review any contract presented to you for signature, not just contracts we draft directly.
How long does reviewing a typical commercial contract take?
This depends on the contract's length and complexity, and we give a clear timeline once we've reviewed the contract in question.
Do you negotiate directly with the other party on our behalf?
Yes, if you'd like, we handle direct negotiation of terms on the company's behalf.