Can Quillio draft side deeds?
Yes. I draft side deeds to sit alongside a principal contract — commonly used in M&A, financing, and commercial transactions to record ancillary agreements, waivers, or amendments. I work from the principal contract so that defined terms, execution requirements, and consequential amendments align.
Common uses
I draft side deeds for specific ancillary purposes — earn-out mechanics separate from the sale agreement, landlord consents for assignments, subordination arrangements between creditors, and amendments to existing agreements where the parties do not want to restate the whole document.
Execution and consideration
Side deeds are executed as deeds (not simple contracts), which avoids the need for fresh consideration. I include the proper execution blocks for corporate parties under section 127 of the Corporations Act 2001, and for individuals with two witnesses where State law requires it.
Consistency with the principal contract
The side deed must not conflict with the principal contract — or if it does, it must say so explicitly. I cross-check defined terms, precedent clauses, and notice mechanics so the two documents read together.
Common issues
- Side deeds that contradict the principal contract create interpretive problems — flag the order of precedence
- Execution blocks need to match the entity type — deeds have specific requirements
- Stamp duty may apply to some side deeds — flag for State review
Try Quillio on a real matter.
The fastest way to know if Quillio fits your practice is to use it on your own work. The free trial requires no credit card and no sales call.
Start your free trial