Overview  

Effective contract drafting goes beyond merely recording an agreement, it allocates risk, ensures enforceability and minimises ambiguity. By understanding the intention behind each clause and drafting with legal and commercial foresight, legal professionals can transform contracts into strategic tools for protecting business interests and avoiding costly disputes. 

Join Adv. Dwight Snyman on the 27th of August 2025 from 13h00 to 14h30 as he unpacks the essential components of drafting contracts and provides the frameworks and confidence needed to enhance contract quality and legal protection. 

Learning objectives  

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Gain a solid grasp of the legal foundations behind commercial contracts, including essential elements of enforceability, offer and acceptance, capacity, legality, and consideration. 

• Learn how to critically evaluate and draft key clauses, including indemnities, limitation of liability, breach and remedies, termination, dispute resolution and boilerplate provisions.  

•  Develop the ability to spot common red flags, ambiguities and overly broad or one-sided terms that may expose your client or business to future disputes or litigation. 

• Understand how to align legal language with the real-world commercial intentions of the parties, ensuring that contracts are not only technically sound but also commercially practical and enforceable. 

• Acquire a structured approach to reviewing contracts and increased confidence in drafting, whether from scratch or when negotiating and amending third-party agreements. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Legal Foundations of Commercial Contracts. 

• Interpretation and Construction of Contracts. 

• Core Contractual Clauses and Their Functions. 

• Contractual Risk Management. 

• Drafting and Review Methodology. 

• Sector-Specific Considerations.  

About the presenter 

Adv. Dwight Snyman 

Adv. Dwight Snyman is an admitted member of the Johannesburg Society of Advocates and is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Council as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. Adv. Snyman completed articles of clerkship, and attorney’s competency exams under the auspices of the Wits Law Clinic. He completed his Advocacy pupillage under the tutelage of the esteemed Adv. Louis Du Bruyn. 

Adv. Snyman has had opportunity and success in litigation, in the High and Magistrates’ Courts of the republic, the CCMA, Disciplinary Hearings and assorted other venues and forums, and has become possessed of practical litigation experience beyond what would normally be expected from a practitioner of his age and seniority. He is the holder of a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) from the University of Cape Town, and postgraduate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of the Witwatersrand, for which he was accorded the honour of being on the Dean’s list for his academic performance. 

Who should attend?  

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar:  

• Corporate legal professionals. 

• Advocates.  

• Attorneys.  

• Candidate attorneys.  

• Law students.  

• Paralegals.  

Price               

• R 400.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

• Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)   

• Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)   

• Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users)  

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Additional material  

By attending this webinar you will be provided with:  

• A summarised slide presentation.  

• Reference documents and/ or course material where available.  

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar.  

About SA Legal Academy  

Welcome to SA Legal Academy (SALA), a provider of courses to help you succeed in your chosen career. We are committed to providing our students with the highest quality training and support, to ensure that your skills and knowledge are up to date and ready to face the challenges of the modern workplace. Our courses are designed to ensure that you reach your professional goals and enhance your career prospects. With our experienced training staff and comprehensive resources, you can be confident that you will receive the highest quality of training from SA Legal Academy.  

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Drawing inspiration from modern training methodologies, our corporate solutions are interactive, adaptable, and focused on real-world applications. We prioritize hands-on learning, ensuring your team can immediately apply their newfound knowledge in practical scenarios.  

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