Commercial Contract Drafting Skills
Short course
In Bournemouth, South Glamorgan, Birmingham and 3 other venues
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Understand the importance and characteristics of good drafting. Be able to draft well structured, practical, clear and concise documents. Be able to comment effectively and sensibly on other lawyers' documents. Approach drafting with increased confidence. Suitable for: Trainee solicitors. Solicitors. In-house lawyers. Business Development Managers. Anyone involved in drafting commercial contracts
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Teachers and trainers (1)
Chris Sweetman
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Course Content
Why you should attend this seminar
The course will help delegates improve their drafting skills and their approach to drafting typical commercial contracts, such as supply
and distribution agreements. It will enable them to draft more effective and robust commercial agreements. The presenter will highlight examples of good and bad practice and outline the techniques for drafting clear and effective contracts. Points will be illustrated through practical exercises and constructive feedback on delegates’ work.
The course will also include some helpful reminders of some of the key legal principles in this field.
Programme includes
- The attributes of good drafting
- Planning and project management issues
- Structuring clauses
- The rules for obligations
- Using concise language
- Warranties, representations, indemnities, undertakings, covenants and conditions
- Damages, liquidated damages and penalty clauses
- Price and payment provisions
- Limitation and exclusion of liability clauses
- Checklists, proofreading and tips for commenting on other lawyers’ drafts
Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for 6 CPD hours.
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Commercial Contract Drafting Skills