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Astuno & Associates, APC

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Contracts & Commercial Transactions

Contract drafting and negotiation across commercial dealings — clear terms, sound structure, and protected interests.

Overview

Most commercial disputes can be traced to a contract that was unclear, incomplete, or written for a different deal. We draft and negotiate agreements that reflect the transaction the parties are actually doing, with the risks allocated where they belong and the remedies stated plainly enough to be enforced.

Our approach

Plain English first, defined terms second. We resist the temptation to bury risk in boilerplate; if a clause matters, it is written so the business people who signed the document can read it and know what they agreed to. Every contract is drafted by a senior attorney — never templated and handed off.

Who we serve

  • Companies negotiating vendor, customer, and partnership agreements
  • Owners structuring earn-outs, licenses, and joint ventures
  • Service providers building master service and SOW frameworks
  • Buyers and sellers in commercial asset transactions

Representative matters

  • Contract Drafting & Negotiation
  • Cross-Border Transactions
  • Distribution & Supply Agreements
  • Franchise Law
  • Licensing Agreements
  • Non-Disclosure/Non-Compete/Restrictive Covenants
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • SaaS / Technology Contracts
  • Talent Agreements
  • Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) / Secured Transactions
  • Workplace Investigations

Disclaimer.The matters listed above are illustrative of the firm’s experience and are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any future legal matter. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case turns on its own facts and applicable law.

Frequently asked

Common questions

Will you review a contract drafted by the other side?
Yes — review and negotiation of inbound contracts is a core part of the practice. We focus on the handful of provisions that drive economic and risk outcomes.
Can you build a contract template library for our company?
Yes. For recurring agreement types we draft tailored templates with annotated playbooks so your team can negotiate consistently.
Do you handle international agreements?
We handle US-law agreements with international counterparties and coordinate with foreign counsel where local-law issues arise.

Discuss a contracts & commercial transactions matter

Every engagement begins with a direct conversation with a senior attorney.