Boilerplate clauses are an important part of any contract but too often they are merely recycled from one contract to another without a great deal of thought. Given that these clauses may prove to be of vital importance it is essential that they are drafted carefully to minimise risk and to eliminate the pitfalls they may contain. This course examines the key types of boilerplate clause and highlights the issues to be aware of in each case. Delegates will be given a series of clauses to review and will be asked to consider appropriate amendments which will then be discussed with the presenter.

Prices: £199 + VAT for the first delegate. This is a per organisation price, so up to 10 of your colleagues from the same organisation can participate at no extra charge, even if they are viewing it from a different location or at a different time. So for example, if there are 10 of you the cost per delegate would be just £19.90 each.

All those attending will receive a free video recording of the course shortly after it takes place. You can participate in the course live or watch the recorded version whenever or wherever you want.

Topics for discussion will include:

Entire agreement

What is meant by ‘non-reliance’ and what wording is required to ensure that this issue is dealt with correctly?

Force Majeure

What should be included in the definition of ‘force majeure event’?

What should the clauses say about causation, notification, mitigation and termination?

Notice Clauses

What time periods should be used?

What information should the notice contain?

In what format should the notice be provided?

Variation clauses

What is meant by ‘in writing and signed’?

Can an exchange of e-mails constitute a valid variation?

Can a verbal conversation constitute a valid variation?

Waiver clauses

Can waiver be postponed indefinitely?

Assignment and novation

What are the key differences between these two concepts?

Who should be able to assign or novate and in what circumstances?

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999

What are the rules created by this legislation?

How can these rules be expressly included or excluded?

Jurisdiction and applicable law

Exclusive v non-exclusive jurisdiction clauses – which approach should be taken?

Delivered by Keith Markham, a highly experienced presenter, and using a variety of case studies, delegates will leave the session better informed and equipped to deal with this ever-evolving area of practice.

Keith Markham qualified as a Solicitor in 2001 and now works as a freelance consultant. After beginning his career in private practice, in 2004 he moved in-house at the BGL Group, a major insurance intermediary that includes comparethemarket.com among its brands. During his time there Keith advised extensively on all areas of data protection. He also conducted contract negotiations of a complex nature, often with major blue-chip companies. In 2007, Keith joined BPP Professional Education, one of Europe’s leading providers of professional development training. He worked there as both an in-house lawyer dealing with data protection and commercial contracts and also as a presenter of training courses before going freelance in 2009. Drawing on his considerable experience Keith has designed and delivered a wide variety of training for BPP and other providers as well as for his own clients in the commercial law field. In particular, he teaches topics relating to data protection, consumer law and commercial contracts to lawyers and non-lawyers alike. He also provides consultancy services to an increasing number of clients in those fields

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