Service agreements
Set out deliverables, service standards, payment dates and the steps either party can take to end the arrangement.
Discuss service terms
Contract drafting in Ireland
Written for the deal you make.
The terms matter from month one.
A contract should reflect the people doing the work, how payment is made and what happens if plans change. Adapted templates can leave gaps in liability, intellectual property or termination. Róisín's Bespoke Contracts prepares commercial agreements around your actual arrangement.
Written scope before drafting
One revision round included
Plain-English clause commentary
Choose the right document
Agreements we draft
Start with the arrangement you need to put in writing. Each document is scoped around the deal, the parties and the practical risks involved.
Details make the difference.
Supply and purchase contracts
Record specifications, delivery obligations, transfer of risk, inspection periods and how quality concerns are handled.
Discuss supply termsConsultancy and contractor terms
Define the assignment and address status, confidentiality, ownership of work and the boundaries of the engagement.
Discuss consultancy termsNon-disclosure agreements
Set limits on how sensitive information may be used, who may receive it and what happens when discussions end.
Discuss confidentialityPartnership and collaboration agreements
Make contributions, decision-making, shared responsibilities and exit arrangements clear before the work begins.
Discuss a collaborationLicensing and distribution
Specify territory, term, permitted use, royalties and the rules for distribution or sublicensing.
Discuss rights and licencesProject-specific documents
Put the terms of a single transaction, development or commercial project into a document built for that purpose.
Describe your project
A clear working process
From discovery to delivery
You know what is included before drafting begins. Each stage has a defined purpose, so you can make decisions with the commercial picture in view.
No guesswork.
01. Understand the deal
We discuss the parties, commercial terms, performance standards and any dispute history that affects the document.
02. Agree the scope
You receive written confirmation of the work, expected turnaround and revision allowance, together with the fee, before drafting starts.
03. Prepare the draft
The agreement is written around your instructions. Clause commentary explains key choices about rights and risk allocation.
04. Refine the terms
One revision round is included. If the other party proposes changes, negotiation support can be discussed and scoped separately.
05. Deliver for signing
You receive an execution-ready document and a practical summary of obligations, renewal dates and termination notice periods.
Build in the important decisions
Clauses that decide how the relationship ends
Good drafting deals with the difficult moments before they arrive. Open a topic to see the terms that may need attention in your agreement.
Plan for the exit.
Payment terms
Set invoicing dates, payment periods and any agreed interest on late payment. The document can also address set-off rights and when services may be suspended for unpaid invoices.
Liability and insurance
Consider liability caps, excluded losses, indemnities and insurance obligations in light of the work and the risks each party can control.
Term and termination
Specify the contract term, notice periods and any right to end for convenience. Set out what must happen on exit, including outstanding fees and handover duties.
Intellectual property
Distinguish newly created work from background materials. Record who owns deliverables and what continuing licence, if any, each party needs.
Confidentiality
Define protected information, permitted disclosures and how long confidentiality duties last. Include practical steps for returning or destroying information when required.
Dispute resolution
Set out the governing law and jurisdiction, plus any escalation or mediation steps that should take place before formal proceedings.
Commercial agreements by sector
Drafting that fits your sector
The same clause can work differently across industries. The document should reflect how your business sells, delivers work and manages customer expectations.
Context shapes the terms.
Technology and SaaS
Subscriptions, software licences, development and support.
Supply and manufacturing
Production specifications, delivery and distribution terms.
Construction and energy
Appointments, subcontracts and installation work.
Professional and creative services
Bookings, usage rights and cancellation terms.
Start-ups and founders
Founder arrangements and early commercial collaborations.
One-off commercial projects
Documents built around a particular transaction or development.
Know what happens next
Scope, fees and turnaround
The fee and expected timing depend on the document, the parties involved and the information available. You receive an agreed scope before work begins.
Clear before work starts.
What sets the scope
The proposal describes the document and work included, the expected turnaround and the included revision round.
- Parties and commercial arrangement
- Number and complexity of terms
- Any source document to review
Timing depends on the brief
A straightforward agreement usually needs less drafting time than a multi-party or regulated arrangement. A realistic turnaround is agreed after the instructions are understood.
- Send complete terms and relevant documents
- Name the person who can approve decisions
- Flag any date the parties are working towards
What you receive
The agreed work concludes with documents and guidance you can use to manage the agreement.
- Execution-ready document
- Clause commentary with the draft
- Summary of key obligations and dates
If the work changes beyond the agreed scope, the additional work and fee are discussed with you before it proceeds.
Start your drafting instruction
Send the outline of your agreement.
Tell Róisín's Bespoke Contracts who the parties are, what the commercial deal involves and what outcome you need the document to support. You’ll receive a scoped drafting proposal.
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