CONTRACT DRAFTING SKILLS CLINIC

 

This training Course is designed to help participants gain comprehensive skills for negotiating and drafting contracts whilst ensuring the protection and acting in the best interest of their clients.

AIM OF THE COURSE

Upon completion of this course, Participants will be able to:

• Identify the key considerations when drafting an agreement
• Gain comprehensive skills in drafting clear, concise and well-structured contracts
• Use specific words and phrases to express obligations, covenants, warranties and representations
• Approach drafting and legal writing with confidence and professionalism
• Express legal concepts clearly and avoid drafting errors which invalidate contracts

The Training course will be taught through interactive drafting activities led by an experienced UK solicitor.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1 – The Essentials of Drafting

Understanding the objective

Knowing your counterparty

Eco-Systems in Contracts

Standard Terms and Conditions

Identifying and Managing Risk

 

Module 2 – Formation of a Contract

Building Block Concept

Scope of Work

Structure of a Contract

Function of various clauses in a contract

Module 3 – Drafting clear and Concise Contracts

Drafting the Introductory and Definitions

Contract Language

Practical Drafting Exercises using a Sales Agreement

Module 4 – Contract Interpretation

Understanding how contracts are interpreted in case of Ambiguity

Importance of priority of Documents

Practical Drafting Exercises using a Purchase Agreement

Module 5 -Best Practices for Drafting – Workshop

Sale of Business Agreement

Memorandum of Understanding

Shareholders Agreements

 

Trainer: Sofia Parastatidou, Practising Solicitor & Special Counsel, Professional Legal Trainer & Coach

Total hours:  20 hours

Where: Online

Thursdays: 9, 16, 23, 30 June & 7 July 2022

Time: 15:00 (CET) – 18:00 (CET) (3 hours per day)

Cost: €980 per person 

Limited places: max 12 people

Further details or to enrol send email to :  info@britishlawacademy.com