Can I stop an agent from competing against me after the agreement has ended?
Generally, you would only be able to prevent an agent [...]
Can my agreement be only for a fixed-term?
Yes – commercial agency agreements can be specified as being [...]
What do I do if my principal wants to reduce my territory?
It is highly likely that if your principal wishes to [...]
What do I do if my principal wants to take my clients away from me?
When agents service large or repeat order customers, it is [...]
What should I look out for when negotiating an agency agreement?
As set out above, you may wish to seriously consider [...]
What are the common issues with written agreements?
There are a number of common areas for disagreement when [...]
What if the agent/principal is in breach of the agreement?
If you are a principal and your commercial agent is [...]
Can I change a written agreement once it has been signed?
This depends on the wording of the agreement and whether [...]
Can a written agreement exclude or contract out of the Regulations?
No, a written agreement cannot exclude or contract out of [...]
Can I make an agent sign up to a written agreement?
At the outset of an agency, the agency and principal [...]
