Commercial

Translating commercial vision into contractual reality.

Every business advances through the agreements it makes. At Steele Raymond, we craft commercial contracts that protect your interests, reflect your objectives, and can be signed by both parties with confidence. Our focus is on creating genuinely win-win frameworks that safeguard against unnecessary risk while preserving the momentum your business needs to grow.  

We support businesses from high-growth start-ups to established brands, across a wide range of sectors. We work across the full lifecycle of your business, whether you need terms and conditions, a supply agreement, or support with a complex framework or franchise arrangement.

By immersing ourselves in your operations, we gain a thorough understanding of your commercial goals, risk tolerance, and market realities. This insight allows us to convert complex legal considerations into robust, workable agreements that drive progress.  

Our priority is to provide clear, actionable direction. We align every contract with the real commercial outcomes you seek, focusing on what matters most to you. Through this approach, we help clients form agreements that encourage growth, strengthen relationships, and ensure both sides walk away ready to move forward.  

A selection of case studies

Insurance Platform Integration

We supported a leading UK risk consultancy through the complex sale of several trading entities to a national insurance group, part of a global top-20 broker. With only 12 weeks to complete the deal, we advised on EMI schemes, shareholder arrangements, and transitional structures, ensuring value was protected and future innovation preserved.

Having acted for this client across multiple commercial areas over several years, we’ve become a trusted strategic adviser - translating legal complexity into commercially focused guidance aligned with their growth, operational priorities, and integration into a wider insurance platform.  

Glass Office Building

Strategic Site Deal

Modern Residential Development of Flats

Working alongside Steele Raymond’s Residential Development team, our commercial specialists supported the contract negotiation of a nationally significant £1.5 billion housing development. The deal involved a highly conditional contract, approximately 125 sub-documents, and a tight deadline to exchange. We advised on variations, risk allocation, and commercial terms – working late into the night to keep momentum and meet the timetable. Our ability to integrate seamlessly into the wider legal team helped unlock progress on an ambitious residential project, turning legal complexity into forward movement.  

Full-Fibre Expansion

Office Building in a City

We acted for a high-growth fibre infrastructure provider expanding nationwide access to ultra-fast broadband. As the business secured agreements with household names including Amazon and InPost, we drafted and negotiated landlord contracts, digital signage terms, NDAs and an eight-figure introducer agreement in the energy sector. Our work helped establish a robust legal foundation as the company scaled its operations to over 600,000 UK homes. With fast-moving priorities and multi-stakeholder pressures, our clear, commercially focused advice enabled the client to move at pace while securing long-term value.  

Global Pharma Growth

Solicitor and Client

Since inception, we’ve advised a specialist healthcare communications agency serving global pharma brands on every element of its commercial legal framework. From building its original suite of contracts to developing cross-border arrangements with international clients, we’ve ensured regulatory requirements and commercial objectives are aligned at every stage. We continue to advise on business-critical agreements across global markets – striking the right balance between compliance and client agility, allowing the agency to grow its footprint while maintaining strong relationships with pharmaceutical multinationals and scaling with assurance.  

CRM and Brand Growth

Modern Office Building

We’ve partnered with a specialist CRM and digital agency through key transformation points – from management buyout and head office relocation to securing eight-figure contracts with global consumer brands. Our advice spanned commercial contract negotiation, risk management, employment issues and board advisory. We also supported the agency’s expansion into financial services, including work for major banks and building societies. Through collaboration with colleagues across Commercial Property and Employment, we’ve helped position the agency for confident, values-led growth in a highly competitive and fast-moving sector.  

Insurance Platform Integration

Modern Glass Office Building

We supported a leading UK risk consultancy through the complex sale of several trading entities to a national insurance group, part of a global top-20 broker. With only 12 weeks to complete the deal, we advised on EMI schemes, shareholder arrangements, and transitional structures, ensuring value was protected and future innovation preserved. Having acted for this client across multiple commercial areas over several years, we’ve become a trusted strategic adviser – translating legal complexity into commercially focused guidance aligned with their growth, operational priorities, and integration into a wider insurance platform.  

Strategic Site Deal

Modern Residential Development of Flats

Working alongside Steele Raymond’s Residential Development team, our commercial specialists supported the contract negotiation of a nationally significant £1.5 billion housing development. The deal involved a highly conditional contract, approximately 125 sub-documents, and a tight deadline to exchange. We advised on variations, risk allocation, and commercial terms – working late into the night to keep momentum and meet the timetable. Our ability to integrate seamlessly into the wider legal team helped unlock progress on an ambitious residential project, turning legal complexity into forward movement.  

Full-Fibre Expansion

Office Building in a City

We acted for a high-growth fibre infrastructure provider expanding nationwide access to ultra-fast broadband. As the business secured agreements with household names including Amazon and InPost, we drafted and negotiated landlord contracts, digital signage terms, NDAs and an eight-figure introducer agreement in the energy sector. Our work helped establish a robust legal foundation as the company scaled its operations to over 600,000 UK homes. With fast-moving priorities and multi-stakeholder pressures, our clear, commercially focused advice enabled the client to move at pace while securing long-term value.  

Global Pharma Growth

Solicitor and Client

Since inception, we’ve advised a specialist healthcare communications agency serving global pharma brands on every element of its commercial legal framework. From building its original suite of contracts to developing cross-border arrangements with international clients, we’ve ensured regulatory requirements and commercial objectives are aligned at every stage. We continue to advise on business-critical agreements across global markets – striking the right balance between compliance and client agility, allowing the agency to grow its footprint while maintaining strong relationships with pharmaceutical multinationals and scaling with assurance.  

CRM and Brand Growth

Modern Office Building

We’ve partnered with a specialist CRM and digital agency through key transformation points – from management buyout and head office relocation to securing eight-figure contracts with global consumer brands. Our advice spanned commercial contract negotiation, risk management, employment issues and board advisory. We also supported the agency’s expansion into financial services, including work for major banks and building societies. Through collaboration with colleagues across Commercial Property and Employment, we’ve helped position the agency for confident, values-led growth in a highly competitive and fast-moving sector.  

Insurance Platform Integration

Modern Glass Office Building

We supported a leading UK risk consultancy through the complex sale of several trading entities to a national insurance group, part of a global top-20 broker. With only 12 weeks to complete the deal, we advised on EMI schemes, shareholder arrangements, and transitional structures, ensuring value was protected and future innovation preserved. Having acted for this client across multiple commercial areas over several years, we’ve become a trusted strategic adviser – translating legal complexity into commercially focused guidance aligned with their growth, operational priorities, and integration into a wider insurance platform.  

Experience & Expertise

Our team combines deep legal expertise with commercial insight. We deliver clear advice that protects your interests and supports business growth.  
Commercial Solicitors
"Under the leadership of Paula Eckton and Shaun Guppy, the project was executed with remarkable efficiency..."

Steel Raymond played an instrumental role in facilitating the share sale of RiskSTOP Group to the Ardonagh Group in November 2023.

Under the leadership of Paula Eckton and Shaun Guppy, the project was executed with remarkable efficiency and expertise. Drawing upon their diverse legal specialties including data protection, property, commercial contracts, and HR considerations, Steel Raymond ensured a comprehensive approach to the transaction. 

What truly sets Steel Raymond apart is their unwavering professionalism and dedication to client success. Despite the complexity of the deal, they managed to complete it within a record-breaking 12 weeks. This expedited timeline was crucial in finalising the sale to the Ardonagh Group. 

Danny Lillington, Managing Director of RiskSTOP Group, attests to the exceptional service provided by Steel Raymond. He commends Paula, Shaun, and the entire team for their meticulous attention to detail, timely execution of paperwork, and invaluable support throughout the transaction. Their deep understanding of RiskSTOPs Group's business and longstanding relationship further solidified their role as trusted legal partners. 

In summary, Steel Raymond's outstanding performance in facilitating the share sale underscores their commitment to client satisfaction and excellence in legal services. We are immensely grateful for their hard work and look forward to continuing our partnership in the years to come.

Danny Lillington, Riskstop