The Negotiating, Making and Management of Contracts

 Available on a company basis only.

We can adapt this course to suit your requirements.

Duration: 1 day

Introduction:

Negotiating a contract needs a basic knowledge of contract law. Without that knowledge substantial financial losses could be incurred.

Course objectives/key benefits:

On completion, delegates will be able to negotiate and understand a contract with confidence.

Who the course is aimed at:

All those involved in the making of business contracts.

Course content:

• Distinction between an agreement and contract
• Legal importance of knowing the status of parties to a contract
• Rules of offer and acceptance
• Exclusion clauses and disclaimers
• The battle of the forms – resolving conflicting standard terms and conditions
• Important clauses in standard terms and conditions and their legal implications • Breach of contract and remedies
• Effects of the new Contracts (Third Party Rights) Act 1999
• Have you a system to manage contracts?

Course tutor:

Prettys

Training method:

Seminar with the use of short assignments during the course to enable delegates to apply their knowledge to practical contract dilemmas.

Course outcome/qualification:

PTC Certificate of Attendance.

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:

None.

Recommended follow-up courses:

• Advanced one-day course on Contracts – available on an in-company basis only
• Directors’ Duties, Liabilities and Responsibilities.