Reading, Writing and Negotiating of Contracts

By attending this training course, participants will:

• Learn how to properly structure legally enforceable contracts
• Understand the use and effects of language, words and phrases
• How to use contract provisions to manage risk, rights and responsibilities
• Analyse how best to securitise performance
• Develop new or enhanced skills in negotiating contracts

CONTENT

• Understanding how legally enforceable contracts are created
• Determining the right contract structure and its documentation
• Recognising how risk can be distributed and balanced between parties
• Managing performance and defaults through contractual provisions
• Distinguishing and using warranties, guarantees and indemnities
• How best to protect your rights and limit your liabilities
• Understanding and using language, words and phrases effectively
• How the risks associated with pricing and payment can best be managed
• Preparing for negotiations, building relationships
• Using negotiation as an effective contractual tool

FOR WHOM:

Legal Officers and others who perform related functions

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.