Contracts- Reading, Writing and Negotiating

Qatar – Doha 22-26 Dec 2019

·      Course Objective


·      Demonstrate the ability to draft, negotiate and amend contracts
·      Recognise key contracting issues
·      Appreciate how contract clauses can be used to mitigate risk
·      Perform more skilfully in negotiating claims and disputes
·      Use the most effective and commercial ways to resolve disputes

·      Target Audience

·      Contract     Administrators, Contract Managers and Contract Professionals
·      Supply officers, Buyers, Purchasing Professionals and Procurement Officers
·      Project Coordinators, Project Managers and other Project Professionals
·      Claims Personnel, including legal advisers
·      Contract Strategists and Business Audit Officers

·      Course Outline


·      Day One

·      Commercial Use and Structure of Contracts

·      Function, Formation and Validity of Contracts
·      Types of Law, Judicial and Arbitral Systems
·      Choice of Law, Forum and Jurisdiction
·      Different Types of Contract
·      Contract Structure and Format
·      Incorporation and Precedence of Documents
·      Provide an understanding of contract structures
·      Commercial provisions
·      Effectively support team members in order to maximize productivity in the legal tasks and to minimize any associated risks

·      Day Two

·      Contract Drafting as Writing
·      Style and Type of Language
·      Common Words and Phrases
·      General Pitfalls
·      Defined Terms
·      Principal Sections
·      Boilerplate Provisions
·      Enhance and improve legal management strategies and techniques for departmental research and compliance

·      Day Three

·      Main Contract Clauses
·      Delivery, Performance and Acceptance
·      Title and Risk
·      Programming and Completion
·      Variations and Changes
·      Price and Payment Terms
·      Security and Withholding Rights

·      Day Four

·      Other Key Clauses
·      Force Majeure
·      Intellectual Property
·      Indemnities and Insurance
·      Suspension and Termination
·      Bonds, Guarantees, Warranties
·      Damages and Limits/Exclusions of Liability

·      Day Five

·      Negotiation and Resolution of Disputes
·      Negotiation – Tools and Techniques
·      Dispute Resolution clauses
·      Litigation
·      Arbitration
·      Enforcement
·      Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)