Commercial Contracts
Commercial contracts are the operating system of business relationships. Vectis Law drafts, negotiates, and advises on the full spectrum of commercial agreements that technology companies encounter – from early-stage vendor agreements through complex enterprise deals and strategic partnerships. We approach contracting as a discipline that combines risk allocation with relationship management: contracts should protect your position while enabling commercial velocity. Our technology fluency means we understand the operational realities behind contractual terms – SLAs, data handling obligations, integration responsibilities, and the practical consequences of breach.
Key Services
- Master services agreements (MSAs) and statements of work (SOWs)
- Technology procurement and vendor agreements
- Channel partner, reseller, and distribution agreements
- Joint venture and strategic partnership structuring
- Service level agreements (SLAs) and performance frameworks
- Non-disclosure, non-compete, and confidentiality agreements
- Contract lifecycle management advisory
- Contract dispute analysis and resolution strategy
Regulatory Landscape
Commercial contracting for technology companies in India is governed by the Indian Contract Act 1872, the Sale of Goods Act 1930, the Information Technology Act 2000, and the Consumer Protection Act 2019. The Specific Relief Act 1963 and the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 provide the enforcement and dispute resolution framework. We help clients structure contracts that are commercially pragmatic and legally enforceable within this statutory framework.
Who We Serve
Our commercial contracts practice serves technology companies across all stages, enterprise buyers negotiating technology procurement, platform companies structuring marketplace agreements, companies entering joint ventures or strategic partnerships, and businesses reviewing and rationalising contract portfolios. We work with clients on individual high-stakes agreements as well as ongoing contract management programmes.