Contract
The term contract is an agreement of two or more persons, upon a sufficient consideration or cause, to do, or to abstain from doing, some act; an agreement in which a party undertakes to do, or not to do, a particular thing; a formal bargain; a compact; an interchange of legal rights. In simple words contract is dealing between two persons to do or not to do some kind of act for the purpose of consideration or for something else.
Contract is formal writing which contains the agreement of parties, with the terms and conditions, and which serves as a proof of the obligation. However, Astrea legal provides legal representation in the areas of Government Contract Law and Commercial Contract Law.
Government contract and law
We have extensive training and experience in Government Contract Law and have represented a variety of interests in this arena. Our clients range from high-profile corporations.
The Astrea concentrates on the legal issues facing companies doing business with the state or local governments, or their prime contractors. Specifically, the firm concentrates in the following areas:
• Bid Protests
• Biodefense
• Commercial Products and Services
• Contract Claims Disputes and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Cooperative Agreements
• Cooperative Research and Development Agreements
• Cost and Pricing issues
• Criminal Defense / White Collar Crime
• Department of Homeland Security Contracts
• Ethics and Compliance Programs
• False Claims Act
• Government Finance and Privatization
• Government Information Law, including Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
• Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (including GSA Schedule Contracts)Grants and Other Transactions
• Information Technology Procurements (including GSA Schedule)
• Intellectual Property Issues
• International Sales / Government Contracts
• Investigations
• Joint Ventures and Teaming Agreements
• Other transactions
• Prime-subcontracting relationships
• Procurement Fraud
• SAFETY Act
• Security Clearances
• Small Business Matters
• Suspension and Debarment
• Termination for Convenience
• Termination for Default
• Terms and Conditions
• Voluntary Disclosure
Subcontracts can be incredibly complex, especially for small to medium sized businesses involved in government procurement. These agreements are a blend of government contract regulatory rules and commercial contracting principles. Of special importance are the relationships subcontractors, at any tier in government procurement, have with the government, the prime contractor, and all other subcontractors. These relationships offer many unique and challenging problems that can affect whether or not a contract is profitable for the company. The terms and conditions agreed to during contract formation, along with effective contract administration, will determine whether the contract arrangement will be successful and contribute towards the company’s bottom line. While we currently concentrate our representation on small and medium-sized corporations.
Clients of the Astrea are provided a unique experience: an attorney with an extensive legal background in representing high-profile clients, and the personalized attention commonly found only at smaller firms. The strategic alliances we have established with other firms allow us to engage a team of experts in various areas of the law in order to find the right solution for all of your Government Contract issues. We believe we can be a real asset to small and medium sized businesses.
Our goal is to provide personalized service to our clients in order to help them leverage their resources to meet and exceed their business objectives. In order to help our clients meet their goals.
We prefer to develop and utilize creative approaches to doing business in order to prevent disputes. However, we recognize that issues sometimes arise and we are fully committed to exploring innovative solutions to them. In addition, our relationships with other firms allow us to draw upon the resources of many in order to find the right solution to any given problem.
The focus of the Astrea is on providing our clients with the most efficient representation possible. We see our firm as an alternative to large firm representation; a place where clients are given more personalized attention so that they can meet their business objectives in a timely manner. The Astrea legal believes businesses should be proactive, planning ahead to increase their chances of success in the marketplace.
COMMERCIEAL COTRACT
Commercial contracts are the tool used to create legally binding agreements between one or more parties involved in a business transaction or partnership. Our experienced attorneys can assist businesses with creating these important agreements. We believe that drafting and executing these contracts in advance can prevent important professional relationships from unexpectedly becoming strained or hostile, thus taking up precious company time and resources.
We work one-on-one with our clients to draft commercial contracts to ensure that they are well-constructed and easily understood. We also have experience in reviewing contracts, identifying potential problems, and clarifying anything in the contract that may be ambiguous. The ASTREA LEGAL offers our clients legal advice and assistance with a variety of business and commercial contract needs, including:
• Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediation Services
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Representation
• Breach of Contract
• Construction Contracts
• Intellectual Property Licensing
• Joint Venture and Teaming Agreement Law
• Licensing Agreements
• Partnership Agreements
• Prime Contracts
• Sales and Purchase Contracts
• Subcontracts
Our senior partners are experienced and well-educated in all phases of contract negotiation and contract administration and can help you understand the full scope of your contractual obligations and liabilities. At the Astrea we have the sophistication to understand the complexities of your industry, but also work to draft clear and concise contracts to meet your business needs.