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Contract review before you sign

A contract binds you once you have signed it, even if the terms were hard to understand. We read the contract first and explain in plain language what you are agreeing to.

A man reading a contract in a café on a rainy day

Who it is for

For you if you have been given a contract to sign and want to understand it first. It could be a sublet tenancy agreement, an agreement with a tradesperson, a purchase agreement, an employment contract or a loan agreement with a private individual.

How we help you

You send us the contract and tell us what you want to achieve. We read it and then go through it with you: what you are committing to, what the other party promises, what happens if either of you does not do what it says, and how you can terminate or get out of the contract.

If we find terms that are unclear or unusually harsh for you, we suggest what you can ask to have changed. You decide whether you want to sign.

Good to know about contracts

Contracts are binding.An offer and a reply that accepts it bind both parties. Most contracts do not need to be in writing to be valid.
Unfair terms.A court can adjust or set aside a term that is unfair. This is assessed afterwards, so it is safer to read the contract before you sign.
Non-compete clauses.If you have promised not to compete with the other party, you are only bound to the extent that it is reasonable.

What is included

4 items
  • A read-through of the contract and its appendices
  • An explanation of the terms in plain language
  • Pointing out terms that are unclear or one-sided
  • Suggestions for what you can ask the other party to change

What is not included

2 items
  • Negotiating with the other partyIf you want us to negotiate for you, you get a separate quote.
  • Disputes about a contract you have already signedIf you want help with that, you get a separate quote.

What you need to have ready

4 items
  • The whole contract with its appendices
  • Who the other party is
  • What you want to achieve with the contract
  • Your deadline for replying

Good to know

We review contracts governed by Swedish law. If the contract is written under another country's law, we tell you before we take on the assignment.

How it works

  1. 1Send an enquiry. Tell us what the contract is about and when you need an answer.
  2. 2You get a quote. We normally contact you within one working day and tell you what is included and what it costs.
  3. 3We read the contract. We go through the terms and note what you need to know before you sign.
  4. 4We go through it with you. At the office or online, with suggestions for what you can ask to have changed.

Frequently asked questions

Which contracts can you review?
Most contracts between private individuals, and contracts you receive from a company, for example tenancy agreements, purchase agreements and agreements with tradespeople. If you are unsure, send an enquiry and tell us what the contract is about.
Can you review a contract for my company?
Yes. Write in your enquiry that it concerns the company, and you get a quote for that contract.
Can I change a contract I have already signed?
Only if the other party agrees. A court can adjust an unfair term, but that requires the matter to be tried. If you want help with a contract that already applies, you get a separate quote.
Can you negotiate with the other party for me?
Yes, but it is not included in the review. If you want this, you get a separate quote.
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Send an enquiry

Tell us briefly about your matter and we will normally get back to you within one working day with a quote before we start.

  • The enquiry and quote are free
  • You only pay once you have accepted the quote
  • Meetings at the office or online

About: Contract review

Private or business?

Do not write personal identity numbers, passport numbers or other sensitive details here. If we need such documents, you hand them in at the office or send copies by post.

Sources (1)

  1. Act (1915:218) on Contracts and Other Legal Acts in the Field of Property Law (avtalslagen), sections 1, 36 and 38

The information was checked against the sources on 27 October 2026.