Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Contracts - Hardcover

Anderson, Mark; Warner, Victor

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1847667449 ISBN 13: 9781847667441

Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional, 2012

Synopsis

Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Contracts, Third Edition is the 'one-stop-shop' for practical contractual matters, making it essential reading for commercial lawyers, contract managers and anyone involved in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts. This book includes: A guide to the common legal issues in negotiating and drafting contracts; An explanation of the structure and content of a commercial contract; Good and bad practice in drafting (and in using clear, modern English); The meaning of and use of commonly-used words, phrases and legal jargon; The formalities for creating and signing contracts; Commentary on the use of electronic drafting and electronic signatures; Guidance on the interpretation of contracts. The Third Edition has been fully updated to include expanded commentary and more practical information on contract drafting, such as the use of numbers, formulas, equations, tables and pronouns.There are new chapters on: How to check and what to check for in a contract to eliminate errors (including checklists of what to check for in different situations); Drafting and legal issues that businesses need to take into account when contracting with consumers; Advanced drafting techniques.

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Product Description

Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Contracts, 3rd edition provides expert and hands-on practical advice for commercial lawyers and contract managers on the drafting, negotiating and interpreting of commercial agreements. Starting with the structure and format of contracts, this user-friendly guide covers good and bad practice in drafting, the meaning and use of commonly-used words and phrases, formalities for the execution of contracts, and the interpretation of contracts. Focusing on commercial contracts this title covers contract drafting, boilerplates, contract law, commercial law, interpretation of contracts, commercial contracts, commercial agreements, drafting agreements, standard terms and terms and conditions.

Review

The content reflects the experience of its authors. The standards advocated for contract drafting are high. The advice is practical, helpful and encouraging. This book offers a valuable master class for anyone interested in contract drafting skills. --International Company and Commercial Law Review

This work is an essential tool for contract drafters, negotiators, and indeed anyone who is involved in the preparation of contracts. --The Law Journal UK

...not only essential reading for commercial lawyers and contract managers, but also an excellent address for anyone who wishes to negotiate or draft commercial contracts... this book certainly is the indispensable work of reference for everyone concerned with commercial contracts. --German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1847667449
• ISBN 13: 9781847667441
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 336