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Contract management for businesses
Steer instead of just filing
Templates are drifting apart, deadlines remain unclear or a digital contract tool is about to launch? We organise contract portfolio, templates, approvals and deadlines so you know which provision applies and where risks lie.
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As of: 23 October 2026
Contract portfolio2 of 5
- Critical contracts flaggedPresent
- Order of precedence of annexesCheck
- Notice periods recordedPresent
- Approval limits definedCheck
- Tool introductionProvider separatelyMissing
Point of review: Which version applies in a dispute?
- 1Send the situationPortfolio and goal
- 2Clarify prioritiesOrganise risks
- 3Set up the lineTemplates and deadlines
Schematic illustration. Simplified example.
We support
- Procurement
- Sales
- Legal departments
- IT departments
- Management
Key points at a glance
- When contracts and templates grow without structure, nobody can see which version applies and where liability, termination, rights or exit become critical.
- ITMR organises contract portfolio, templates, approvals and deadlines by risk.
- You receive a clear line for templates, redlines, responsibilities, deadlines and digital filing.
- The software provider handles the selection and set-up of a contract tool separately.
- Your contact is Jean Paul Bohne and his team. He is a specialist lawyer for IT law and for copyright and media law. Response on working days within 24 hours.
- SaaS
- Software as a Service. Software used over the internet rather than installed.
- SLA
- Service level agreement. It sets out availability, response times and customer service.
- AVV
- Data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR. It governs how a service provider processes data on your behalf.
- TOM
- Technical and organisational measures. Companies use them to protect personal data.
Occasions for a mandate
When does contract management become a risk?
When contracts have to be steered instead of just filed.
Contract management is a question of steering. It connects content, responsibility, process and evidence.
The contract portfolio has no clear priorities. Many documents exist, but nobody can see which contracts are critical and which version applies.
Templates are drifting apart. Quotes, T&Cs, framework agreements and annexes contradict each other on liability, term, termination, rights of use or order of precedence.
Deadlines and renewals become risky. Terminations, automatic renewals, price adjustments and exit paths are not anchored in the process.
A digital contract tool is about to launch. Roles, data fields, approvals, retention, signature and data protection are not yet organised legally.
- For whom
- Companies with a grown contract portfolio
- Core
- Portfolio, templates, deadlines, approvals
- Focus
- Contracts with a digital element
- Tool set-up
- by the software provider
IT, SaaS and data protection annexes interlock. Main contract, SLA, DPA, security annex and pricing rules are looked at individually although they govern the same risk situation.
Sales or procurement need documents ready for approval. Customers, providers or purchasing demand documents that are consistent, negotiable and verifiable.
Our focus is on contract landscapes with a digital element. These include software, SaaS, cloud, platforms, agency services, data protection, trade secret protection and chains of rights.
Our contract radar shows which clauses in SaaS, cloud or agency contracts deserve particular attention.
Describe your contract situation using the form. We will get back to you on working days within 24 hours.
Process
How does the cooperation work?
In three steps from portfolio to a manageable contract situation.
01
Send the situation The contract portfolio, templates, critical contracts, tool context, a list of deadlines or a short description of the problems are enough to get started.
02
Clarify priorities We assess which contracts, clauses, processes or deadlines should be reviewed, updated, negotiated or documented first.
03
Set up the line You receive a clear line for templates, approvals, redlines, responsibilities, deadlines, digital filing and next steps.
Four review questions for your contract portfolio
- 1
Which contracts are critical? What matters is revenue, liability, dependency, term, data access, rights, termination, security relevance and escalation risk.
- 2
Which version takes precedence? Main contract, T&Cs, service description, quote, SLA, DPA, security annex and addenda need a clear order of precedence. Otherwise the contract situation becomes blurred in a dispute.
- 3
Who may deviate? Risks arise from unmanaged deviations. A good system separates standard, approvable deviation and red line.
- 4
Which deadlines must be right? Notice periods, renewals, price changes, audit rights, deletion, return and exit support must remain traceable in the process.
How long does it take? We complete most work steps within a few working days. How quickly it goes depends on the scope and your feedback. Do you have a fixed date, such as a launch? Tell us right away in your enquiry and we will plan for it.
Service
What does our contract management include?
Service package: contract management
Critical contract groups Analyse contract groups and risk drivers.
Sharpen templates Review and adapt contract templates, T&Cs, framework agreements and annexes.
Approval limits Prioritise redlines, negotiating positions and approval limits.
Align annexes Align the main contract, SLA, DPA, security annex and service description.
Digital management Provide legal support for introducing or readjusting a contract tool.
Prepare for review Prepare the contract portfolio for an audit, customer review, due diligence or dispute.
- For whom
- Companies with a grown contract portfolio
- First response
- within 24 hours on working days
- Costs
- We tell you the costs transparently before you instruct us.
- Not included
- Selection, licensing and technical set-up of a contract tool. The software provider handles this separately.
Who delivers what and who decides
- Contract templates and extract from the portfolio
- Critical individual contracts
- Overview of deadlines
- Details of the planned tool
- Risk-based screening
- Sharpening of templates
- Rules on approvals and responsibilities
- Support in negotiations
- You decide on accepted risks
- Your contracting parties decide on addenda
How does the engagement work?
- 1
First assessment You describe your contract situation using the form. We assess which scope fits. The first contact is free of charge.
- 2
Offer Before we start, we tell you the scope and costs transparently.
- 3
Court steps separately We agree court proceedings and representation separately.
Separate by risk
Which contracts need a deeper review?
We sort by risk rather than by document.
| Risk class | Typical features | Depth of review |
|---|---|---|
| Low risk | Routine contracts, clear exchange of services, low liability, short term, no sensitive data | record in the process |
| Elevated risk | Recurring templates, customer commitments, deviations from T&Cs, personal data, renewal pressure | review clauses |
| Critical risk | Key providers, cloud dependency, rights of use, audit rights, exit, security relevance, due diligence | review in depth and renegotiate |
Typical mistakes
Which mistakes do we see in contract portfolios?
Six patterns from our practice.
Contracts are filed but not assessed by risk.
Templates are copied although business model, service or liability do not fit.
DPA, SLA and main contract contradict each other.
Deviations are negotiated but not documented in an approval rule.
Deadlines trigger technical reminders but are not legally prioritised.
A contract tool is introduced before it is clear which data and decisions it should map.
Alternatives
When is a specialist review a better fit?
If the case comes down to a single contract type, the specialist page is faster.
For cloud software, MSA, order form, SLA, DPA, security and exit.
For scope, change, acceptance, project phases, rights and project steering.
For group use, OEM, audit, metrics, additional licensing and chain of rights.
For error classes, availability, response times and escalation.
For processing on behalf, TOMs, sub-processors, transfers and provider approval.
For ongoing legal support beyond contract management.
Legal framework
Which rules come together in contract management?
Recurring contract templates are general terms and conditions under Section 305(1) BGB. Individually agreed terms take precedence over T&Cs under Section 305b BGB.
Doubts in interpreting T&Cs are resolved against the user under Section 305c(2) BGB. Content review under Section 307 BGB also applies between businesses.
If you use service providers with access to personal data, you need a contract under Art. 28 GDPR.
For electronic signatures, the eIDAS Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 is the European framework. Under Section 126a BGB, only the qualified electronic signature replaces statutory written form.
- Section 305 BGB General terms and conditions.
- Section 305b BGB Precedence of individual agreements.
- Section 305c BGB Ambiguity rule.
- Section 307 BGB Review of content.
- Section 126a BGB Electronic form.
- Art. 28 GDPR Data processing on behalf.
- eIDAS Regulation Electronic signatures.
Limits
What does the package not cover?
Clear limits protect your planning.
- 1
No software We review contract tools legally, not as a software provider.
- 2
No full review of every contract We review on a risk basis. We record routine contracts in the process.
- 3
No promise of outcome Whether a contracting party agrees to an addendum is its own decision.
- 4
The decision remains yours Which risks you accept is your decision.
What you can expect as a result
- An overview of critical contracts and deadlines.
- Aligned templates with a clear order of precedence.
- Approval rules that teams can use day to day.
Your contact
Lawyer and mediator · Partner · Specialist lawyer for IT law · Specialist lawyer for copyright and media law
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What clients say
5,0 von 5 · 71 Bewertungen auf anwalt.dePeriod: October 2018 to date · As of: 28 October 2026
“We have been working with ITMR, and Mr Bohne in particular, for several years. From the start we found the cooperation very professional and pleasant. …” (translated from German)
“Very good advice from Mr Bohne on a contract issue in copyright law, thorough engagement with the subject and the specific case, targeted and practical advice on how to proceed, concise and understandable explanations of the legal position, overall excellent cooperation. …” (translated from German)
“Mr Bohne has provided outstanding legal advice to my company for years. He is honest, friendly and very competent. Questions always receive a fast and remarkably thoughtful answer. …” (translated from German)
FAQ
What do companies ask about contract management?
What does legal contract management include?
The legal structuring of the contract portfolio, templates, clauses, deadlines, approvals, responsibilities and negotiating positions. The goal is contract operations that remain manageable within the company.
When is a review of the contract portfolio worthwhile?
When contracts have grown, templates are used inconsistently, deadlines are unclear or an audit, deal, tool rollout, dispute or due diligence is coming up.
Does every contract have to be reviewed in full?
No. We first sort by importance, term, liability, data relevance, rights and dependency. We then decide with you what is reviewed in depth, updated or only recorded.
Do you build templates and approval processes?
Yes. We structure contract templates, clause rules, redline standards, approval limits, responsibilities and escalation paths for sales, procurement, legal, IT and management.
Do you also review digital contract tools?
We review from a legal perspective which contract data, roles, access rights, deadlines, risk classes and signature types fit and how data protection, retention and approval are documented.
When is a specialist review better?
When a specific contract type determines the case, such as a SaaS contract, software development contract, licence agreement, maintenance contract or a DPA.
Can an ongoing contract be improved after the fact?
We see many ways to do this, but rarely unilaterally. Options include addenda, side letters, new service annexes, documented risk approvals or preparing the next round of negotiations.
Next step
Is your contract portfolio still manageable?
Another template contract will not solve the problem. We clarify with you which contracts are critical, which deadlines count and which process makes the situation controllable.
Helpful for your enquiry
- Contract templates and extract from the portfolio
- Critical individual contracts
- Overview of deadlines
- Details of the planned contract tool
A short description of the approval and negotiation situation is enough to get started.
Have your contract portfolio assessed
For companies with a grown contract portfolio, templates and deadlines.
Briefly describe the contract situation and goal.
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