Consultancy Agreements
Working with consultants or contractors? Make sure the terms are clear.
Consultancy agreements define the relationship between a business and an independent contractor. As flexible working and freelance talent become more common, having clear, comprehensive agreements is essential for avoiding risk and maintaining smooth working relationships.
What should a consultancy agreement cover?
A carefully drafted agreement sets expectations from the outset. It clarifies:
- The scope of services and deliverables
- Timelines and performance requirements
- Fees, invoicing and payment terms
- Termination rights and notice periods
It also deals with crucial protections such as confidentiality, intellectual property ownership and limitations of liability.
Who do we advise?
We work with both consultants and the businesses hiring them. This ensures the agreement is fair, enforceable and reflects the commercial reality of the arrangement and not just a generic template that leaves gaps or risks.
How we safeguard your working relationships
Our advice ensures your consultancy agreements:
- Are bespoke to your business model and expectations
- Address IP ownership and confidentiality properly
- Comply with employment and tax laws to avoid misclassification
- Protect both sides should the relationship change or end
With the rapid growth of freelance and project based work, unclear or poorly drafted consultancy agreements can lead to disputes, tax issues and financial exposure. Getting it right gives you certainty, protects your interests and supports productive working relationships.
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