Contract Lawyer

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Your contract—just formalities or a real tool to protect yourself in court? The ЮРКОНСАЛТ legal bureau’s lawyers turn any agreement into a reliable shield for your assets. Contact us right now so you don’t lose money because of one careless signature.

When you sign a high-value contract, it is important to be confident that you will not be deceived, and that the money will certainly be returned. Often, a small clause hidden by the counterparty in the text can lead to the loss of property or years of court proceedings. Concepts and types of civil-law contracts set clear rules, ignoring which works against you.

If the agreement is already signed and the partner breaches the terms, that is not a reason to give up. The law is on your side, and the right legal strategy will force the debtor to perform the obligations or fully compensate for the losses caused.

Why it is dangerous to use contract templates from the internet

Many people think that downloading a ready-made template from the web is a quick way to save time and money. But 80% of financial losses in business happen specifically because of such free documents. A template never accounts for the specifics of your understanding and the real commercial risks.

Every agreement has its own unique terms that require thorough legal review. We develop contracts from scratch, taking into account the most up-to-date case law of the Supreme Court. This guarantees that the document will truly work for your protection in case of a dispute.

Outdated legal provisions in templates

Outdated legal provisions make the document legally void and unusable. If the case reaches court, you simply won’t be able to protect your rights by citing repealed articles. We adapt the text to the current legislation and current case law. Your contract will fully comply with the requirements of 2026.

Lack of real mechanisms of liability

Lack of real mechanisms of liability means the counterparty can breach deadlines or refuse to pay with impunity. In typical samples, general phrases are usually written that cannot be applied in practice to recover a debt. We specify clear penalties, interest, and a step-by-step algorithm for enforcing them. This disciplines the partner and protects your finances.

Risk of the agreement being declared invalid in court

The risk of the agreement being declared invalid arises if the text lacks essential terms of a services contract or another transaction. The court will simply recognize it as not concluded, and you will lose the right to demand performance of obligations. We carefully verify the presence of all mandatory conditions. Your document will be deemed valid in any instance.

What legal review of a contract by a lawyer includes

Legal review of a contract is a detailed audit of the text before it is signed. Counterparties often hide unfavorable terms in small print or use overly complex legal structures. If you sign such a document, changing it later will be extremely difficult.

This process requires a deep understanding not only of laws, but also of the hidden motives of the other party. We read every line to find traps that may work against you in a month or five years. Our goal is to make the agreement as safe as possible.

Identifying hidden financial risks

Identifying hidden financial risks makes it possible to find clauses about additional commissions, hidden payments, or penalties for minor breaches. If they are not eliminated before signing, you will overpay significant sums right where you least expect it. We prepare an official protocol of disagreements and require these clauses to be removed. You pay only for what you truly agreed on.

Checking alignment with the client’s interests

Checking alignment with the client’s interests is necessary because the text often protects only the party that drafted it. You end up in a vulnerable position with no say and no ability to influence the process. We rewrite the terms so that the balance of interests is preserved. Your rights will be protected on par with the partner’s rights.

Analysis of termination terms and force majeure

Analysis of termination terms and force majeure shows how easily you will be able to exit unfavorable cooperation. Harsh exit conditions may make you a hostage to the situation for years, forcing you to pay huge compensation. We add safe mechanisms for unilateral termination without penalty sanctions. You will always have a path for a safe withdrawal.

Checking the counterparty before signing the agreement

Even a perfectly drafted document won’t save you if your partner is a fraudster or a bankrupt company. Counterparty verification is a mandatory stage in contract work that cannot be ignored. It will protect you from cooperation with fake firms and from loss of funds.

A legal audit of the partner reveals their real financial condition and the history of court disputes. We compile a complete dossier on the company from all available and closed registers. You get a clear picture of who you are about to work with.

Checking the director’s authority and signatories

Checking the director’s authority ensures that the person has a legal right to sign the document. If the company’s charter limits the manager in agreement amounts, your contract will have no legal force. We study the charter documents and registers in detail to confirm authority. The agreement will be signed legitimately.

Analysis of the presence of debts and court cases

Analysis of the presence of debts and court cases shows the real solvency of your future partner. Cooperation with a company whose accounts are arrested will lead to you not receiving either goods or money. We check all open enforcement proceedings and disputes. This protects you from having to initiate the recovery of UAH 7 million in debt under the agreement in the future.

Verification of digital signatures (EDS)

Verification of digital signatures (EDS) is critically important in 2026, when most agreements are concluded electronically. An incorrectly applied or expired electronic signature makes the file invalid. We check the legitimacy of the EDS and the correctness of electronic document processing. Your electronic contract will have the same force as a paper one.

How to terminate a contract or recover outstanding debt

If the partner systematically breaches arrangements, doesn’t pay money, or doesn’t supply goods, waiting is pointless. You need to act quickly before the debtor transfers its assets to other companies. We help initiate cancellation of the unconscionable terms of the contract in court and forcibly recover the debt.

The recovery process requires strict compliance with procedural deadlines and correct preparation of the demands. We take on all pre-claim and lawsuit work. Your involvement in the conflict is minimized.

Pre-trial settlement of a dispute with the counterparty

Pre-trial settlement of a dispute through a properly drafted notice of claim often resolves the problem without going to court. If you ignore this stage, you will lose the chance to quickly get your money back and settle the conflict peacefully. We prepare a substantiated demand that shows the counterparty the seriousness of your intentions. The debtor understands that it is cheaper to pay now.

Termination of contracts through the courts

Termination of contracts through the courts is necessary when the text prohibits unilateral exit from the agreement. Independent attempts to stop the performance of obligations will lead to huge penalties being assessed against you. We prepare the lawsuit and prove the fact of material breaches by the partner. The court officially releases you from burdensome obligations.

Recovery of debt and penalty sanctions

Recovery of debt and penalty sanctions allows you to obtain not only the principal debt, but also compensation for late payment. Without a lawyer, these amounts are often calculated incorrectly, and the court refuses to grant them. We make an exact calculation of interest (penalty), inflation losses, and 3% per annum. A lawyer for commercial disputes and contracts recovers the maximum possible in your favor.

Cost of a lawyer’s services for contracts

Financial transparency is the foundation of our work with clients. You always clearly know what you are paying for and what specific actions we take to protect your interests. The initial consultation is free—our lawyer will first assess your document or situation and determine the prospects of the case.

We don’t take on hopeless cases to avoid wasting your time and money. If, after the initial review, we see that the agreement contains critical risks, a full consultation is scheduled with a detailed breakdown. Further document development or support during negotiations is paid according to a clearly agreed tariff with no hidden payments.

Initial consultation

Assessing the prospects of the case and analyzing the available documents to determine the next steps.

Comprehensive support

Full drafting of a contract from scratch or in-depth examination of the counterparty’s draft with amendments.

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