The Negotiating, Making and Managing of Contracts

Description
Negotiating a contract needs a basic knowledge of contract law. Without that knowledge substantial financial losses could be incurred.

Program

Course objectives/key benefits:
On completion delegates will be able to negotiate and understand a contract with confidence.

Who the course is aimed at:
All those involved in the making of business contracts.

Course content:
· Distinction between an agreement and contract
· Legal importance of knowing the status of parties to a contract
· Rules of offer and acceptance
· Exclusion clauses and disclaimers
· The battle of the forms - resolving conflicting standard terms and conditions
· Important clauses in standard terms and conditions and their legal implications
· Breach of contract and remedies
· Effects of the new Contracts (Third Party Rights) Act 1999
· Have you a system to manage contracts?

Course tutor:
James E Duke LLB, ACIS, ACIArb, FRSA, Barrister (Rtd)

Training method:
Seminar with the use of short assignments during the course to enable delegates to apply their knowledge to practical contract dilemmas.

Course outcome/qualification:
PTC Certificate of Attendance.

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:
None.

Recommended follow-up courses:
· Advanced one-day course on Contracts - available on an in-company basis only.
· Directors' Duties, Liabilities and Responsibilities.