International Law Journal International Law Journal The Importance Of A NonCircumvention Clause In Commercial Contracts Many business owners including experienced ones might never have heard of a noncircumvention clause however if your commercial lawyers advise you to include one in any contract you create with your clients or customers then we highly recommend that you follow their advice. The reason for that is a noncircumvention clause can help to prevent damage to your business including maintaining revenue levels and subsequently profits especially if you are in a highly competitive market sector or location. As for what a noncircumvention clause is how they are used within the commercial world and their importance then please read on and we will explain all. NonCircumvention Clauses Explained The simplest explanation we can give you of a noncircumvention clause is that it places a restraint on another party which you are doing business with that prevents them from bypassing your business and instead dealing with those companies and other entities which either supply you or provide a service for you.