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Commercial & Civil Contracts
Agreements that protect your interests and hold up under pressure
What is it?
Every business relationship and personal transaction of consequence should rest on a well-drafted contract. A contract that is vague, unbalanced, or missing key clauses can expose you to financial loss, lengthy disputes, or obligations you never intended to accept. At GCT1 we draft, review, and negotiate contracts that say exactly what you mean and protect you when things do not go as planned.
Our practice covers the full range of commercial agreements — supply contracts, distribution and agency agreements, service contracts, confidentiality and non-compete clauses, franchise agreements, and technology or licensing deals. We also handle the civil side: property purchase agreements, lease contracts for homes and commercial premises, loan agreements between private parties, and family arrangements with legal weight.
Whether you are starting a new commercial relationship, inheriting a draft from the other side, or renegotiating terms in a changed market, our lawyers read every clause critically and explain the real-world consequences in plain language before you sign.
Who is it for?
- Businesses entering supplier, distributor, or agency relationships
- Companies licensing technology, brands, or intellectual property
- Landlords and tenants signing commercial or residential lease agreements
- Individuals buying or selling property through private contracts
- SMEs reviewing contracts presented by larger counterparties
What's included in our service
- Drafting of bespoke commercial and civil contracts from scratch
- Critical review and mark-up of contracts received from third parties
- Negotiation support and representation in contract discussions
- Confidentiality agreements, non-compete, and exclusivity clauses
- Lease agreements for commercial premises and residential properties in the Elche and Alicante area
- Contract amendments, addenda, and formal termination agreements
- Advice on breach of contract and remedies available under Spanish law
Documentation you will need to provide
- Identity documents of all contracting parties
- Existing draft or heads of terms if already in negotiation
- Relevant background documents (prior correspondence, specifications, quotations)
- Company registration extract (Nota simple) if one party is a legal entity
- Property registration details for real-estate related contracts
Key deadlines
- Limitation period for contract claims: generally 5 years under the Spanish Civil Code
- Commercial lease pre-emption rights must be exercised within statutory deadlines
- Notice periods for contract termination depend on the specific agreement — always verify before acting
Why GCT1
- Bilingual drafting capability in Spanish and English — essential for international commercial relationships in the Alicante region
- Deep knowledge of local market practice and how Alicante courts interpret common contract clauses
- Coordinated legal and tax review so fiscal implications of each agreement are addressed upfront
- Responsive turnaround: commercial deals move fast and we match that pace without cutting corners
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