In today’s competitive business environment, commercial contracts are increasingly becoming the key drivers to successful deals and business continuity. Structuring and signing off on properly crafted contractual documents are critical when doing business within or across jurisdictions. Contracts that are not carefully drafted may increase risks and turn a potentially profitable deal into a loss-maker.  Therefore, developing essential knowledge of contract law; the contract drafting process, risks involved, and the issues surrounding drafting commercial agreements has never been more important.

This course will provide an overview on the critical issues that must be studied when entering into contracts within Singapore or across the region, and will take a practical approach to discussing the key issues involved in drafting commercial contracts.  

This full day workshop will equip non legal professionals with the essential knowledge and tools to effectively manage commercial contracts. With a focus on Singapore and pulling in regional aspects, this workshop will walk you through:

  • The basic principles of Contract Law
  • The intricacies in forming a contract
  • The importance of common contract clauses
  • Managing the risks involved in drafting commercial agreements
  • The significance of dispute resolution clauses and drafting it appropriately
 
 
Broad Overview of Structure of Commercial Contracts
Formation of Contract
Critical Terms in a Contract
Identifying and Mitigating Contractual Risks
Understanding and Drafting Letters of Intent, Memorandum of
Understanding, Heads of Agreements and Non-disclosure Agreements
Effectively Negotiating Commercial Agreements
Managing Breach of Contract
Consequences and Remedies for Termination of Agreement
Resolving Disputes in Commercial Contracts
 
 
KEY BENEFITS :
Understand the legal requirements for a formation of a contract
Gain insight into the steps involved in the negotiation process
Implement strategies to ensure clear and concise drafting of commercial agreements
Explore methods to manage and mitigate risks within a contract
Develop a sound understanding of dispute resolution mechanisms
 
 
 
Finance Directors / CFO
Procurement Managers
Commercial and Business Development Directors and Managers
Contract Managers
 
Project Managers / Engineers / Buyers
Administration Managers
Sales and Marketing Directors and Managers
 
 
Kala Anandarajah
Partne, Rajah & Tann LLP,
 
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