Course overview
Keeping pace with the latest developments in commercial contract law is essential for anyone responsible for drafting, negotiating, reviewing or managing business agreements. Recent court decisions have provided important guidance on key areas such as contract formation, interpretation, implied terms, good faith, limitation of liability, damages, force majeure and contractual remedies, all of which can have a significant impact on commercial outcomes and risk allocation.
This highly practical and interactive training course examines the most important contract law developments and case law trends affecting commercial contracts today. Through expert analysis and practical examples, delegates will gain a clear understanding of how the courts are approaching common contractual issues and what this means when drafting, negotiating and managing agreements. Particular attention will be given to the lessons that can be learned from recent cases and how these can be applied to strengthen contracts and avoid costly disputes.
The programme covers the full contract lifecycle, from formation and incorporation of terms through to performance, breach, termination and remedies. It will explore current thinking on contract interpretation, implied terms, good faith obligations, guarantees and indemnities, reasonable endeavours, limitation of liability clauses and the effectiveness of boilerplate provisions. The course will also consider emerging issues, including the legal implications of smart contracts and contracting through automated technologies.
Whether you are involved in contracts for goods, services, technology, intellectual property or other commercial arrangements, this course will provide an invaluable update on the latest legal developments and practical drafting considerations. Presented by a leading expert in commercial contract law, it offers a convenient and comprehensive way to stay up to date, reduce contractual risk and ensure your agreements reflect current legal best practice.
CPD Hours: 6
Course Content
- Day 1
- Introduction
- Formation of a contract
- Interpretation and implied terms
- Good faith and discretion
- Guarantees and indemnities
- Obligations and endeavours
- Breach of contract and damages
- Other remedies
- Limitation of liability
- Boilerplates
- Smart contracts
Speakers
Helen Swaffield
Helen Swaffield is a practising Barrister with over 25 years’ experience in Commercial and Public Law including commercial contracts and regulation, EU Law, international outsourcing and procurement, competition, franchising, supply and distribution and IPR. Helen appears in the High Court, Commercial Court and Technology and Construction Court as well as commercial arbitrations and adjudications. Helen has a French Law accreditation and has a diploma in EU Law from the University of Strasbourg. Having worked at both the EU Commission and the EU Court, she speaks French and reads Spanish.
Helen has drafted commercial, public and health sector contracts and has developed precedents and templates for industry use. She is regularly consulted to mitigate business risks and resolve claims and other disputes before litigation. Helen is the editor of and contributor to the Commercial Litigation Journal and the Procurement and Outsourcing Journal.
Who Should Attend
Who should attend?
This training course will be of particular benefit to:
- In-house lawyers
- Private practice lawyers
- Contract managers and professionals
- Paralegals and trainee solicitors
- Business development managers
- Procurement managers
- Purchasing managers
Plus others whose work regularly brings them into contact with commercial contracts.
