Project, Contract

Training Course: Drafting Legal Memorandum and Correspondence


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PC4100

24 - 28 Mar 2025

London (UK)

Hotel : Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

Cost : 5250 € Euro

Introduction

The critical importance of effective and appropriate contract drafting catered to the specific needs of the particular business and the situation cannot be emphasized enough. Robust contracts identify and minimize risk for the organization and ensure that projects and procurement are carried out efficiently and without costly disputes.

All too frequently contract wording used is not properly understood which ultimately detrimentally affects the performance of the project and even possibly leads to contract failure.

Procurement and tendering have become increasingly sophisticated but all individuals need to be aware of the current and best practices adopted by some of the major international corporations in order to increase the effectiveness of their own procedures.

This course will assist all individuals in dealing with such contract wording and procedures in order to maximize the benefits to the organization and reduce risks.

Course highlights include:

  • Examine the legal effectiveness and formation of contracts

  • Assessing the appropriate contract type and tender process

  • Key contract clauses focusing on risk, remedies, and insurance

  • Securing the performance of a party’s obligations

  • Appropriate dispute resolution and dispute avoidance

Course Objectives 

  • Provide an understanding of contract structures, and why contracts are drafted in a particular manner
  • Explain the commercial impact of key contractual provisions

  • Develop an understanding of the interaction between contractual provisions and the need for consistency.

  • Identify where things can go wrong, and learn how to avoid problems, or mitigate their effects through well-drafted contracts and good management.

  • Understand how to avoid disputes but learn how to deal with them if they arise.

Course Benefits 

Attending this seminar will help you to learn how to:

  • Use appropriate contract structures for different projects,

  • Use appropriate contract structures for different projects,

  • Examine the commercial impact of particular terms and conditions

  • Use contract provisions to reduce the risk of disputes or contract failure.

 Core Competencies

  • Allocation of contractual risk
  • Selection of appropriate form of contract/tender

  • Contract management and administration skills

  • Understanding contract wording

  • Drafting

  • Negotiating

Course Outlines of Drafting Legal Memorandum and Correspondence

Day 1

The Importance of Contracts

  • The Importance of Contracts

  • Controlling the contract process

    • Understanding the deal

    • Controlling the negotiation

    • Tips for effective negotiation

  • Contract Formation

  • Offer and Acceptance

  • Battle of the forms

  • Consideration and Intention

  • Oral or written?

  • Electronic contracts

  • The value of due diligence and financial stability

Day 2

Tender Process & Different Contract Types

  • Auctions and Bids

  • Tender Process

    • Invitations to tender

    • Request for Proposal

    • Request for Quotation

    • Pre-qualification

    • Compliance

    • Letters of Award

  • Heads of Terms and Letters of Comfort

  • Which contract type to select?

    • Advantages and disadvantages of the main contract types

    • The problem with fixed fees?

    • Modern methodology

  • Economic Price Adjustment clauses

  • Bonds and Guarantees

  • Compliance with law/change of law

Day 3

Main Contract Clauses

  • Obligation to deliver/perform

    • Controlling subcontractors

    • Monitoring and Milestones

  • Securing Payment

  • Ensuring prompt payment

  • Non-payment remedies

  • The use of Letters of Credit

  • Parent Company Guarantees

  • Time and place of delivery

  • Transfer of title and risk - ICC Incoterms

  • What is the retention of title clauses?

  • Why is "time of the essence" important?

  • Delivery, Ownership, and Risk in Procurement

  • Insurance

  • Indemnities – when we need them

  • Liquidated Damages/Penalties and the dangers

Day 4

Other Key Considerations during the Commissioning Process

Other Key Considerations during the Commissioning Process

  • Variations and changes

  • Liability beyond contract

  • The value of Intellectual property

  • When do contracts end?

  • Limiting liability

  • Warranty

  • Which law to apply to the contract?

  • Final contract review and closeout process

Day 5

Dealing with Disputes

  • Compromise and settlement

  • Dispute Resolution clauses

  • Litigation

  • Arbitration

  • Modern methods of resolving disputes

    • Mediation

    • Conciliation

    • Early Neutral Evaluation

    • Expert Determination

  • Final review and questions

Project, Contract

Training Course: Drafting Legal Memorandum and Correspondence


Register Now
Quick Inquiry
Discount Group Download Brochure (39)

PC4100

24 - 28 Mar 2025

London (UK) - Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

Hotel : Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

Cost: 5250 € Euro


  About London

The UK capital of London is a city that combines the old and the new. It is as equally famous for the latest fashion and innovation as it is for its impressive heritage. London's attractions range from the Royal Palace to the DIY atmosphere of its markets. It is also a picturesque city of parks and of course, the majestic Thames River. The city extends for miles beyond its ancient core and each neighborhood has its own charming atmosphere for visitors to explore. London also wears its status as a world city proudly and the influence of different cultures is plain to see in the food and fashion of the capital.


  Things to do and places to visit in London

With so many attractions in London, anyone can find something to delight them. Art lovers will enjoy the world-renowned museums and galleries, most of which are free. Sports fans are spoilt for choice by the city's array of football clubs. Theatre and music fans have a vast list of venues to visit, whilst shopaholics have Harrods, Oxford Street, Camden and much more to look forward to after arranging flights to London.

Some unmissable London attractions include:

  • Seeing priceless masterpieces in the Tate Britain or the National Gallery.
  • Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
  • Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
  • Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
  • Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
  • Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
  • Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
  • Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
  • Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
  • Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
  • Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
  • Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
  • Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
  • Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.
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