Contract Drafting & Review
Whether you are preparing a new agreement, have been asked to sign one or need to negotiate better terms, GP Legal Hub helps individuals and businesses understand what they are agreeing to and put it in writing clearly.
Overview
Agreements shape everyday personal and business relationships, from hiring a contractor or accepting a new job to buying a business asset or settling a dispute. When the terms are unclear, incomplete or one-sided, a simple misunderstanding can become a costly problem.
At GP Legal Hub, we help individuals and businesses prepare, review and negotiate agreements. We start by understanding what you want the agreement to accomplish, then explain the key terms and risks in plain language so you can decide how to proceed.
Whether you need an agreement drafted from scratch, want a second look at a contract someone else has prepared, or are working through terms with the other side, we can help.
Who we help
Services
Help at every stage of an agreement, from the first draft and a careful review to negotiation, signing and later changes.
Putting your arrangement into clear, workable terms.
Understanding an agreement before you sign it.
Working toward terms that reflect your objectives.
Setting clear expectations for working relationships.
Documenting commercial and purchase arrangements.
Resolving issues and updating existing agreements.
Clarity and risk management
GP assists individuals and businesses with preparing, reviewing and negotiating agreements, including service agreements, independent contractor agreements, employment agreements, commercial agreements, confidentiality agreements, purchase agreements and settlement agreements.
His focus is on preparing clear agreements that reflect each client’s objectives while identifying and managing potential legal risks.
GP’s legal experience spans over nine years and two jurisdictions, and he was called to the Alberta Bar in 2024. He takes the time to understand what you are trying to achieve, explains the legal issues in plain language and provides practical options so you can move forward efficiently.
Share what you need, whether that is a new agreement, a contract you have been asked to sign or terms you are negotiating with someone else.
We discuss what you want the agreement to achieve, the key terms and any concerns, and identify risks worth addressing before anything is signed.
We confirm the scope of our services and the applicable legal fees before beginning work, so you know what to expect.
We prepare or review the agreement, explain the terms and any suggested changes in plain language, and communicate with the other party or their lawyer where needed.
We prepare the final version for signing and can point out the key dates and ongoing obligations worth keeping track of.
Fees
Contract matters vary widely, from reviewing a short agreement before you sign to drafting and negotiating a detailed commercial contract. Fees depend on factors such as the length and complexity of the agreement, the number of parties involved and how much negotiation is required. We will discuss your matter with you and explain the applicable legal fees before any work begins.
GST and applicable disbursements are additional unless expressly stated otherwise.
We will confirm the scope of our services and the applicable legal fees before beginning work.
FAQs
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It is often worthwhile, particularly where the agreement involves significant money, ongoing obligations, your employment or your business. Once you sign, you may be bound by terms that are difficult or costly to change later.
A review can help you understand what you are agreeing to, identify terms that are unclear or unfavourable, and decide whether to ask for changes.
Yes. We can review an agreement prepared by another party, explain the key terms and risks, point out anything that appears unclear or one-sided, and suggest changes you may want to request before signing.
It can be. An agreement does not always need to be in a formal written document to be legally binding, although some types of agreements have specific formal requirements. Whether a particular arrangement is enforceable depends on its terms and the circumstances.
Putting the key terms in writing can reduce misunderstandings and make it easier to show what the parties agreed to.
A template can be a useful starting point, but it may not reflect your arrangement, your objectives or the law that applies in Alberta. Generic terms can leave important issues unaddressed or include provisions that do not fit your situation.
We can review a template you are considering, or prepare an agreement tailored to your circumstances.
Yes. We assist both individuals and businesses with employment and independent contractor agreements. For individuals, we can review an offer or agreement and explain terms such as compensation, duties, termination and any confidentiality or non-competition provisions. For businesses, we can prepare agreements that set clear expectations for the working relationship.
Whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor depends on the actual relationship, not only on what the agreement calls it, so it is worth considering carefully.
A good first step is to review the agreement itself, including any notice, termination and dispute resolution provisions, and to keep a record of relevant communications and documents. Deadlines and notice requirements can matter, so it is worth getting advice early.
We can review the agreement, explain your options and, where appropriate, help document a resolution through an amendment or settlement agreement.
Often, yes. Agreements can generally be amended if the parties agree, and many contracts set out how changes must be made, such as in writing and signed by both parties. Changes made informally may create uncertainty about which terms apply.
We can review your existing agreement and prepare an amendment, addendum or replacement agreement that reflects the updated terms.
It depends on the length and complexity of the agreement, how quickly the necessary information is available and whether negotiation with the other party is required. If you are working toward a signing date, let us know at the outset so we can discuss timing when we confirm the scope of our services.
Next step
Whether you need an agreement drafted, reviewed before you sign or negotiated with the other side, GP Legal Hub can help you move forward with clarity.
The information provided on this page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
Contract matters depend on the particular facts, the parties involved and the wording of the agreement as a whole. A term that is appropriate or enforceable in one situation may not be in another.
Legal fees vary depending on the nature, scope and complexity of a matter. GST and applicable disbursements are additional unless expressly stated otherwise.
Submitting information through this website or contacting GP Legal Hub does not create a lawyer-client relationship. GP Legal Hub must first agree to act for you, complete any required conflict and identification procedures, and confirm the terms of the engagement.
