Drafting and Reviewing Contracts and Legal Documents

Why is it necessary to draft and review professional contracts?

Contracts are the "backbone" of every business transaction. A properly drafted contract not only protects the interests of the business but also helps prevent legal risks and disputes in the future. Many businesses only sign contracts based on available templates or verbal exchanges, leading to unfavorable terms, high litigation costs, and even loss of all rights in the event of a dispute.

Therefore, using contract drafting and review services from an experienced lawyer is the optimal solution to:

• Ensure contracts comply with current laws.
• Maximum protection of customer interests.
• Minimize the risk of disputes, save costs and troubleshooting time.

Contract drafting service at DEDICA

DEDICA supports drafting all types of commercial and civil contracts, suitable for each field of business activity, including:

• Goods purchase and sale contracts, service contracts.
• Employment contracts, confidentiality agreements (NDAs), non-compete agreements.
• Franchise, distribution and agency contracts.
• Business cooperation contract (BCC), joint venture contract, capital contribution contract.
• Construction contract, EPC, land lease contract, factory lease contract.
• Other types of contracts arise at the request of customers.

Contract and legal document review services

In addition to drafting, DEDICA provides contract review and risk assessment services before signing. Lawyers will:

• Check the legality and validity of the terms.
• Detect unfavorable, contradictory or inconsistent terms.
• Proposing editing and negotiating plans to optimize benefits.
• Provide warnings about tax, labor, and compensation risks.

In addition to contracts, we also support the review of legal documents such as: company charter, resolutions, meeting minutes, internal documents, helping businesses operate legally.

Process of Drafting and Reviewing Contracts and Legal Documents at DEDICA

Step 1. Receive information & requests from customers

In the first stage, DEDICA receives basic information and related documents from customers, including:

• Purpose, transaction context and type of contract/document to be drafted or reviewed;
• Available data, drafts, or terms (if any);
• Desired deadline for completion;
• Required language (Vietnamese, English, Chinese, etc.).

After receiving, the department in charge will conduct a preliminary review to determine the scope and legal objectives of the request.

Step 2. Analyze, evaluate and quote legal services

The lawyer in charge conducts a detailed analysis of the transaction objectives, assesses legal risks, compares current legal regulations and determines:

• The complexity of the contract or document;
• Key legal issues that need attention (risks of obligations, responsibilities, penalties for violations, confidentiality, dispute resolution...);
• Appropriate treatment or adjustment plan.

On that basis, DEDICA sends customers the attached legal service quotation:

• Specific scope of work;
• Estimated time of implementation;
• Service fees.

Only when the customer agrees with the content and cost will DEDICA proceed to the next step.

Step 3. Draft/Review contract details and legal documents

After confirming the service, DEDICA's lawyers and legal experts will directly proceed with:

• Drafting contracts or legal documents in accordance with the customer's goals, complying with legal regulations and international trade practices (if there are foreign elements);
• Or review contracts/documents provided by customers or partners, analyze each clause, point out disadvantages, potential risks, and propose specific amendments.

Each draft/review is checked internally by the associate attorney and managing attorney to ensure accuracy, clarity, and maximization of benefits to the client.

Step 4. Hand over results & support negotiations

DEDICA hands over the completed contract or legal document to the customer in the form of a soft copy (electronic file) and/or a hard copy with a service confirmation stamp (if required).

Besides, DEDICA also:

• Explain in detail the meaning and legal impact of each term, helping customers easily understand and use in actual transactions;
• Support negotiations and contract negotiations with partners (in person or via mail/email) when customers request, to ensure maximum protection of interests and minimize future disputes.

Benefits when using DEDICA's services

• Consulted by a team of specialized lawyers.
• Receive documents drafted that are clear, easy to apply, and meet legal standards.
• Save time for the internal legal department, reduce risk costs.
• Continuous support throughout the contract negotiation and implementation process.