Most international agreements are drafted in the English language, irrespective of the nationality of the contracting parties. Language errors in the text and unclear and inconcise phrasing cause confusion and can ultimately lead to a dispute if they go unnoticed at the contract drafting stage.
Under the careful guidance of the expert trainer, this course will ensure you gain a comprehensive understanding of the common pitfalls to be aware of. This highly-practical, intensive two-day event will make sure you’re up to date with the key areas of risk and have a full understanding of the latest drafting techniques in English.
This workshop style programme has been designed to offer a practical solution to your drafting challenges. Throughout the course the expert trainer will use a balanced mix of theory, exercises and discussion alongside sample clauses and case studies to help embed the learning.
There will also be plenty of time during the course to ask your questions and get clarity on contract drafting issues, legal writing technicalities and specific clauses. By enhancing your skills and knowledge you will ensure you protect your organisation against unnecessary risk and be successful in your role.
Benefits of attending
By attending this highly practical course you will:
- Learn how to recognise drafting inaccuracies and effectively re-draft poorly written clauses
- Draft effective standard clauses that can be used across the organisation to manage exposure to legal risk
- Understand the principles of using plain English within your contract to reduce uncertainty
- Focus on agreement structure, linguistic clarity and accuracy to draft with confidence
- Discover how to avoid over-complex sentences and structures to limit the risk of dispute
- Develop more effective legal writing skills that can be used in all your legal and business communications
The practical exercises will ensure the learning is embedded.
Certifications:
- CPD: 12 hours for your records
- Certificate of completion
Course Content
Day 1
Course Provider
Mr Alan Simmons,
Solicitor/Lawyer & Trainer ,
Falconbury LtdAlan Simmons LLB (Hons) in Law with French LLM, RSA CETEFLA. Alan is a highly experienced trainer of legal English who has been working with international lawyers across the globe for over 15 years to enhance their skills at drafting concise and watertight clauses in the English language.
He qualified as a solicitor in England and has passed the New York Bar with a view to becoming a US qualified lawyer. He studied law in the UK, Strasbourg and the European University in Florence and then went on to train as a solicitor in an international law firm and practised in commercial law in law firms in London.
He has used this experience to successfully train legal staff from junior counsel to judges in all elements of international commercial law across the world. Alan is a dynamic trainer and applies a highly interactive style to ensure complete understanding and an enjoyable learning experience.
Who Should Attend
This programme is relevant whether you work in private practice, in-house or for an institution. The course will enable you to be more effective in oral and written communication and contract drafting, as well as improve your listening and reading skills.
- Lawyers working in industry and government
- Lawyers in banks and financial institutions
- Lawyers in private practice
- Lawyers and corporate executives involved in the drafting of contracts in English
