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Contracts and Legal Documentation

Professional Drafting, Review, and Verification for Regulated Companies

Well-drafted contracts protect both parties, prevent disputes, and ensure legal enforceability of obligations. Poorly prepared documentation leads to regulatory risks, financial losses, and lengthy litigation.

COREDO provides contract drafting and review services for regulated industries across the EU, as well as legal documentation for licensing, bank account opening, corporate restructuring, and compliance audits. All documents are prepared by specialized lawyers with expertise in financial services, crypto, gambling, and commercial law.

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Our Services: Types of Contracts and Legal Documents

COREDO prepares and reviews documentation in six categories, each tailored to the specific legal and regulatory requirements of the client’s jurisdiction:

Commercial Contracts

We draft and review supply agreements, service agreements, agency agreements, and framework agreements for business relationships. Each contract complies with applicable commercial law. We pay particular attention to payment terms, following the CJEU principle that periods exceeding 60 days must be expressly agreed and must not be grossly unfair to the creditor.

Corporate Documents

We prepare articles of incorporation, founding agreements, board resolutions, and corporate governance documents. For restructuring or expansion into new jurisdictions, we prepare the full set of constitutional documents required by local company registries and regulators. Directive (EU) 2025/25 introduced a standardized EU Company Certificate and EU Power of Attorney, simplifying cross-border corporate documentation.

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

NDAs are typically the first legal document signed in business transactions. They cover M&A discussions, partnership negotiations, and investor due diligence. We prepare NDAs compliant with GDPR data processing requirements. They precisely define the scope of confidential information and include enforceable remedies for breach.

Shareholder Agreements (SHAs)

Shareholder agreements govern ownership structure, voting rights, lock-up conditions, transfer restrictions, and tag-along and drag-along rights. Unlike a company’s constitutional documents, which are filed publicly, shareholder agreements remain private and confidential. We prepare SHAs that reflect applicable corporate law and protect the interests of all parties.

Employment and Contractor Agreements

We prepare contracts for international teams, including employment agreements and independent contractor agreements. We also handle service agreements with remote professionals. We pay particular attention to cross-border employment, tax implications, and compliance with EU worker protection directives.

Licensing and Regulatory Documentation

We prepare complete documentation packages for financial licensing applications. These include business plans (3-to-5-year projections), proof of authorized share capital, client fund safeguarding arrangements, AML/KYC policies, and fit-and-proper declarations for directors and shareholders. Such documentation is required for EMI licences (minimum capital EUR 350,000), PSP licences (EUR 20,000–125,000), and other financial authorizations across all 27 EU member states.

Jurisdictions

COREDO prepares contracts and legal documentation for companies operating under multiple regulatory regimes:

Document Category	Primary Jurisdictions	Regulatory Focus
Commercial Contracts	EU, UK, CIS, Singapore, UAE	National commercial codes, EU trade directives, common law frameworks
Corporate Documents	EU, UK, Czech Republic, Singapore	Corporate law, EU Company Certificate (Dir. 2025/25)
NDAs / Confidentiality	EU, UK, Switzerland, Singapore, UAE	GDPR, national contract law, data protection (PDPA)
Shareholder Agreements	EU, UK, offshore jurisdictions, UAE	Corporate law, shareholder protection
Employment Contracts	EU, UK, CIS, Singapore	Labour law, posted workers directives
Licensing Documentation	EU, UK, Canada, Singapore	EMD2, PSD2, MiCA, MAS requirements, national licensing frameworks

Contract Services Beyond the EU

COREDO extends its contract drafting and review expertise to key non-EU jurisdictions, supporting companies operating across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East:

Singapore. COREDO drafts commercial, corporate, and employment agreements based on Singapore Common Law. We incorporate SIAC arbitration clauses for dispute resolution and ensure full compliance with MAS financial regulations and PDPA data protection standards for cross-border transactions across the Asia-Pacific region.

Dubai and the UAE. We draft contracts under various legal frameworks: DIFC case law, ADGM English law, or UAE Mainland civil law. COREDO provides bilingual agreements (Arabic/English) with equal legal standing and DIAC arbitration clauses. Our documentation addresses the specific tax and regulatory requirements of Free Zone entities.

Comparison: Contracts vs Legal Documentation

Criterion	Contracts	Legal Documentation
Purpose	Govern relationships between parties	Support regulatory and corporate processes
Examples	Supply, NDA, SHA, employment	Licensing application, articles of incorporation, AML policies
Audience	Counterparties, partners, employees	Regulators, banks, company registries
Legal Basis	Contract law (bilateral agreement)	Regulatory law (compliance)
COREDO Approach	Draft, review, negotiate, finalize	Prepare, verify, file, support

How We Work

Intake and Requirements

The client describes the contract or documentation need and provides any existing drafts, templates, or reference materials. COREDO’s legal team defines the scope, identifies the applicable jurisdiction and regulatory framework, and confirms the timeline and cost.

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Jurisdiction and Regulatory Analysis

Our lawyers research applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and relevant case law. For licensing documentation, this includes reviewing specific requirements published by the target regulator (e.g., Bank of Lithuania for EMI, FCA for UK payment services).

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Drafting

The contract or document is drafted from scratch or based on the client’s existing template, with all provisions aligned with the applicable legal framework. Each clause is supported by specific legal provisions — not generic or hypothetical wording.

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Review and Negotiation Support

COREDO reviews the draft with the client, incorporates amendments, and provides support during negotiations with counterparties. For licensing documentation, review includes verification against the regulator’s published checklist.

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Finalization and Delivery

The final version is delivered in the required format. For contracts, this includes execution-ready copies. For regulatory documentation, COREDO can assist with filing to the relevant authority.

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Our Experts

Nikita Veremeev

Founder & NED Founder of COREDO since 2016. Nikita oversees the strategic direction of all legal services, including the contract drafting and legal documentation practice, and maintains relationships with regulators and professional partners across multiple jurisdictions.

Pavel Kos

Head of Legal at COREDO since July 2020. Pavel leads the preparation of contracts and legal documentation across all practice areas — from commercial agreements and corporate governance documents to licensing application packages. His team handles contract drafting, review, and regulatory documentation for financial services, crypto, and cross-border transactions.

Why COREDO

Six document categories with dedicated expertise.

COREDO covers the full spectrum — from commercial contracts and NDAs through shareholder agreements to licensing documentation packages. Each category is handled by lawyers with specific knowledge of the applicable regulatory framework, not generalists applying a one-size-fits-all template.

Jurisdiction-specific drafting.

Each contract and document is prepared for a specific jurisdiction with reference to applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. COREDO’s multi-jurisdictional coverage spans the EU, UK, Switzerland, CIS, and offshore jurisdictions.

Structured five-step process.

From intake through jurisdiction analysis, drafting, review, and finalization — each stage produces a defined deliverable, ensuring transparency and predictability for the client.

Contracts and regulatory documentation under one roof.

Companies in regulated industries need both transactional contracts (with counterparties and partners) and regulatory documentation (for licences, bank accounts, and audits). COREDO provides both, ensuring consistency between a company’s commercial agreements and its regulatory filings.

Risk analysis included.

Every contract review includes an assessment of compliance with current legislation, identification of provisions that could adversely affect the client, and recommendations for amendments — as stated in our original service description and reflected in every deliverable.

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Case Studies

Case 01PSP in Germany — EU Market Expansion.

Challenge: A German payment service provider planned expansion into the Czech market and needed a package of client agreements compliant with PSD2 and GDPR requirements.

Solution: COREDO prepared commercial contracts for payment partners, SLAs with correspondent banks, NDAs for contractors, and accompanying data processing policies.

Result: A complete package of 12 documents delivered within 3 weeks, approved by the regulator without comments.

Case 02CASP in Czech Republic — CNB Licensing Documentation.

Challenge: A Czech crypto platform operator needed terms of service and risk disclaimers before filing a CASP licence application with the Czech National Bank.

Solution: COREDO developed platform terms of use, a data protection policy, and Terms & Conditions for cryptocurrency transactions, ensuring compliance with MiCA and Czech legislation.

Result: All documents approved by the CNB without comments on the first submission.

Case 03EMI in the UK — Post-Brexit Cross-Border Agreements.

Challenge: A Lithuanian electronic money issuer entering the UK market needed client agreements adapted to post-Brexit regulatory differences between the EU and the UK.

Solution: COREDO prepared a master agreement under English law and a notarized version for counterparties in EU member states, ensuring FCA compliance.

Result: Both agreement versions completed within 4 weeks; the EMI began serving UK clients without delays.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can COREDO review contracts prepared by another party?

Yes. Contract review is one of our core services. We assess compliance with applicable legislation, identify adverse or high-risk provisions, and provide specific amendment recommendations. Following the review, the client receives a detailed report with a risk assessment of each provision.

How long does it take to draft a contract?

Standard contracts are typically prepared within one to two weeks. Licensing documentation packages may require more time depending on complexity and regulatory requirements. Timelines are confirmed during the intake consultation.

What happens if a regulator requires revisions to submitted documentation?

COREDO accompanies the client through all stages of interaction with the regulator. If comments or revision requests are received, we promptly incorporate changes, prepare additional documents, and ensure resubmission. The scope of revisions is agreed upon when the engagement contract is signed.

Can a contract be prepared in multiple languages simultaneously?

Yes. COREDO prepares contracts in the language of the jurisdiction (English, Czech, German, and other EU languages) with a parallel version in Russian for internal use. For cross-border transactions, we also prepare bilingual versions with a designated priority language for legal interpretation.

How can intellectual property be protected when sharing contracts with counterparties?

Before sharing draft contracts, we recommend signing a preliminary NDA. COREDO includes provisions for the protection of confidential information and intellectual property in every contract, tailored to GDPR requirements and the national legislation of the applicable jurisdiction.

Is notarization required for contracts in the EU?

Requirements vary by jurisdiction. Notarization is mandatory for certain corporate documents in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. For commercial contracts, notarization is generally not required but may be necessary when filing with government registries. COREDO advises on the specific requirements of the client’s jurisdiction.

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Need contracts drafted or legal documentation prepared for your business? Contact COREDO to discuss your requirements and receive a tailored proposal.

Phone: +420 228 886 867 Email: info@coredo.eu Office: K Cervenemu dvoru 3269/25a, Prague, 130 00, Czech Republic