Commercial Law

Protect your business with commercial agreements that make sense for you, add value to your business and future proof your success.

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Key commercial law services
In-House Counsel
The Times “Best Law Firm” 2026 rankings
How we work with you

Get in touch

Key commercial law services

Supply and manufacturing agreements
Terms and conditions for the sale of goods and services, including selling online
Distribution and agency
Services agreements
Outsourcing agreements
Software licensing, hardware procurement and software as a service
Software development agreements
Franchising and licensing
Technology transfer (assignments of trademarks, patents, copyright, designs and confidential information)
Consumer law, competition law, e-commerce regulations and data protection

In-House Counsel

Our team of experienced lawyers is well-equipped to support you in various ways. Whether you require advice on a specific issue, additional resources due to capacity constraints, or a second opinion, we are here to help. Explore our legal counsel page for more information and details on our schedule of seminars, specifically designed for in-house counsel.

The Times “Best Law Firm” 2026 rankings

Paris Smith LLP is proud to announce its inclusion in The Times “Best Law Firm” 2026 rankings, marking the firm’s debut on this prestigious list. The recognition highlights the firm’s outstanding work in corporate and commercial deals, a testament to its commitment to delivering strategic, solution-focused legal services to businesses across the Central South and beyond.

The Times Best Law Firm 2026

How we work with you

Whilst based in the South of England, with offices in Southampton, Winchester and Bournemouth, Paris Smith acts for businesses and families throughout the UK. Technology has enabled us to provide a high level of service to our clients whether they are local to our offices or not. Our advice can be given in many ways:

Over the telephone
Online appointments
In face to face meetings

We will talk through how you would like to be contacted and the best ways for us to meet in our early conversations with you.

Commercial Services

Business & Regulatory Advice

Commercial Contracts

Data Protection & GDPR

Franchising

IT Solutions, Software & Licences

Joint Ventures

How we’ve helped our clients

“Sources say “The team supports us in a way where we reach completion being satisfied we had the right level of protection built into the legal documents and process;” “Paris Smith tailors its work with us in a very effective manner;”Partner-led advice, quick understanding of the issues, adaptable and commercial, and work well across different jurisdictions;” and “Straightforward to deal with and strong on commercial SPA negotiation and due diligence. Technology enabled process.” ”

Legal 500 2026 Edition – Client Testimonials

“Sources say ‘The corporate team at Paris Smith handles a wide range of transactions, including asset and share acquisitions, management buyouts, and employee ownership trusts’; The team provided highly knowledgeable advice in a very timely fashion. They worked through very large numbers of documents to meet tight deadlines’; The team has provided the highest quality of service, demonstrating excellent technical knowledge and the ability to propose and negotiate practical commercial solutions’; They are an extremely well established and respected team capable of supporting clients through even the most complex deals’; and ‘The team has great strength in depth with several partners having built strong reputations across the local M&A advisory market and a loyal following with clients’.”

Legal 500 2025 Edition – Client Testimonials

“Paris Smith have supported us with various commercial contracts and are our trusted advisors when we require legal support. Fantastic leadership team who are heavily active in the Southampton business community. We felt we received a very high standard of consultancy, precision and attention to detail. All future legal work requirements will be with PS. Thank you team for your help on our matters.”

Josh Mitchell, Managing Director

Mitchell & Stones Ltd

“Outstanding…brilliant service, exceeded my already high expectations.”

John Hawkins, Owner

Beach Events & Solutions

“The team at Paris Smith are true experts; thorough and detailed, whilst maintaining balance on risk and commerciality. They approach each assignment holistically and pragmatically in driving towards the optimum result for their client.”

Ed Thomas, Director – Mazars UK

“I have been working with Paris Smith for over a year and as a firm I cannot recommend them enough. I have worked with the Commercial, Employment & Immigration teams. All have been fantastic and enables my business to grow faster. Ryan Mitchell is an extension of our team at CRG Technology Ltd and provided great service from day 1. Always able to assist and understands our needs as a business well.”

Campbell Gregory, Founder

CRG Technology Ltd

“We were kept well informed and all the instructions we received were very clear and timely. Where we were required to provide additional data or to make decisions, Ryan provided meaningful recommendations whilst leaving it for us to decide. Whilst most correspondence was by email it was easy to reach Ryan by phone when needed and he was pro-active in forewarning us if he was going to be away at any time (e.g. leave). Our overall experience was of a high standard of professionalism, of a personalised service, and no surprises or shocks (e.g. on fees)”

Barry Hampton

Southampton Mental Health Network CIO

“Quick to respond, quick to make changes and priced well for the service”

A commercial client

“Always a pleasant interaction with Paris Smith. Quick responses and clear pricing”

A Commercial Client

“Kept in touch and the Brief we were given was comprehensive. It answered our questions and went on to suggest a way forward. ”

Roger Peplow, Vice-Chair of Governors

St George Catholic VA School, Southampton

“One source mentions the great strength in depth across the corporate team;” while another says “The people at Paris Smith have consistently demonstrated a real awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing my business, and a willingness to design and deliver solutions that fit my needs, rather than a narrow focus on “legal work”.” A further source states “‘The real strength of the team at Paris Smith is the willingness to invest time in understanding a client’s needs and the business challenges they face. Another source says “The culture at Paris Smith is to provide a quality, high end service without any attempt to intimidate or be pretentious. Paris Smith very much have their feet on the ground whilst retaining the reliable professionalism that you would expect.” There is “‘Great bandwidth across the various elements of commercial and corporate law and strength in depth.”

Legal 500 2023 – Referee Comments

Legal 500 – 2027 Edition

Paris Smith LLP represents corporate clients, including public and private companies, selling shareholders, and private-equity backed investors and acquirers. Manufacturing, healthcare and distribution are industries in which the practice has an established presence on high-value transactions. With a large dedicated team, Michael Moore and Ryan Mitchell co-lead the firm’s efforts, acting on mergers, sales and exits in addition to data protection compliance, contractual agreements, and employee share schemes. Amanda Brockwell and Jonathon Roy are both highly experienced practitioners in the sector on transactions, and Crispin Dick has a broad corporate and commercial offering.

What our clients says

‘Depth of expertise in M&A and associated legal issues, with a particular focus and network relating to the South East. A strong focus on client relationships and working to add value as well as mitigate risks that may not be readily visible.’

‘The team was very professional as expected, but they had a very personal touch and explained everything in a fast-moving situation extremely well. Attention to detail was also extremely good.’

‘The team worked and communicated very well, and didn’t overcomplicate things. They explained all the legal language extremely well and made us feel like valued customers who they cared for.’

‘Strong corporate department with grounded commercial advice backed by efficient and accurate legal drafting.’

‘Michael Moore is our main contact partner. He provides first-rate commercial advice and oversees a quality team of associates who get the work done efficiently and accurately.’

‘A team that is very reactive and proactive, with agility.’

‘Jonathon Roy is an excellent lawyer.’