Friday 25 January 2013

Specialist Business Clinic Heads to Innovation Centre

Businesses wanting expert legal advice on commercial contract queries can make an appointment at a monthly Contract Clinic based in the Innovation Centre.

The service is designed to support companies to explore or clarify commercial contract queries which may include understanding a current contract issue or assess a dispute.

Located at Hillingon Park Innovation Centre, 1 Ainslie Road, the Contract Clinic is collaboration between University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and commercial contract specialists, Create Ts and Cs.

Following on from a previously successful project between the UWS and Law Wise, the University Law Clinic, the same team have come together with the Innovation Centre to deliver the clinic for free of charge to small businesses across Renfrewshire.

Dale McFadzean, Academic Director Law Wise Law clinic said: “This innovative collaboration between the University and Create Ts and Cs allows us to continue our quest in addressing the large amount of unmet legal need which exists within the business community across Renfrewshire. The Clinic team are very excited about continuing the relationship with Create Ts and Cs and welcoming a new partner with a similar ethos in Hillington Park Innovation Centre.”

Create Ts and Cs has successfully built a reputation providing small businesses with bespoke commercial contracts.

David Reilly, Director at Create Ts and Cs added: “Our goal is to simply assist businesses avoid unnecessary business disputes. We provide our customers with commercial contracts relevant to their business sector and their business operations while assisting them with integrating the contract into their sales processes. This is a great opportunity for us to continue to work with a progressive University, who shares our view.”

Roz Bird, Head of Business Development, MEPC said: “Hillington Park Innovation Centre prides itself on being one of the leading innovation centres in the country providing a mix of on-site support alongside modern and technologically advanced offices. The introduction of the Contract Clinic demonstrates the Innovation Centre’s commitment to delivering services that meet the needs of local businesses.

“With Business Gateway Renfrewshire moving into the Innovation Centre towards the end of last year Hillington Park is now one of the best locations for small businesses to grow, succeed and belong.”

To book a timeslot between 1pm and 4pm on Friday, 25th January contact contractclinic@createtsandcs.com

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