Drafting and Reviewing Commercial Contacts
Presenters : Dwight Snyman
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 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:
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Gain a solid grasp of the legal foundations behind commercial contracts, including essential elements of enforceability, offer and acceptance, capacity, legality, and consideration.
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Learn how to critically evaluate and draft key clauses, including indemnities, limitation of liability, breach and remedies, termination, dispute resolution and boilerplate provisions.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Legal Foundations of Commercial Contracts.
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Interpretation and Construction of Contracts.
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Core Contractual Clauses and Their Functions.
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Contractual Risk Management.
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Drafting and Review Methodology.
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Sector-Specific Considerations.