This popular book clearly and concisely de-constructs the boilerplate clauses commonly used in commercial contracts. No matter how obscure or complicated the clause, this book will enable you to negotiate and comprehend the boilerplate clause, and draft your own. This invaluable guidance and detail is provided in a practical alphabetical format - a unique feature that enables you to locate vital information in seconds. The following invaluable knowledge and information is provided for each and every boilerplate: an explanation of the purpose of the clause; a discussion of the issues and problems you'll encounter drafting the clause; practical samples of commonly used precedents; a summary of the underlying law, including consumer law issues where relevant; an explanation of relevant major cases that have affected the interpretation of the clause.

This title provides up-to-date, practical drafting guidance on the purpose and effect of a wide range of boilerplate clauses in common use. It also covers a selection of other contract clauses frequently encountered in many types of commercial agreement. The book includes: a step-by-step commentary; examples of best practice in different situations; detailed notes on each type of boilerplate clause; relevant precedents in full; statutory definitions. For ease of reference, the clauses are arranged in alphabetical order. For quick application of the drafting principles, a disk containing the full text of all clauses and precedents is included free with the book.

Need help with contract clauses, but only got a few minutes? An alphabetical, quick-access guide to all you need to know: The purpose and effect of common clauses, explaining the relevance of each, with illustrative examples. Now covers: The meaning of: 'Breach' 'Substantial' and 'material' in clauses for termination 'Beyond reasonable control' in force majeure cases When a priority of terms clause will operate Whether rules applying to penalties also apply to deposits The legal effectiveness of 'no amendment' or 'no variation' clauses Legal frameworks and how the courts will view such clauses during a dispute New legislation such as the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the General Data Protection Regulations 2016 and the Trade Secrets Directive Also includes: A step-by-step commentary Examples of best practice in different situations Detailed notes on each type of boilerplate clause A summary of relevant law, including statutory definitions and case law Precedents available as electronic downloads

Need help with contract clauses, but only got a few minutes?An alphabetical, quick-access guide to all you need to know: The purpose and effect of common clauses, explaining the relevance of each, with illustrative examples.Now covers:The meaning of:'Breach''Substantial' and 'material' in clauses for termination'Beyond reasonable control' in force majeure casesWhen a priority of terms clause will operateWhether rules applying to penalties also apply to depositsThe legal effectiveness of 'no amendment' or 'no variation' clausesLegal frameworks and how the courts will view such clauses during a disputeNew legislation such as the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the General Data Protection Regulations 2016 and the Trade Secrets Directive Also includes:A step-by-step commentaryExamples of best practice in different situationsDetailed notes on each type of boilerplate clauseA summary of relevant law, including statutory definitions and case lawPrecedents available as electronic downloads

This book is the 'one-stop-shop' for practical contractual matters, making it essential reading for anyone involved in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts. Answering questions such as 'How do I draft my contract clearly?', 'What will happen if my contract is interpreted by the English court?' and 'Why are liability clauses so full of legal jargon?', the book includes: - A guide to the common legal issues in negotiating and drafting contracts - An explanation of the structure and content of a commercial contract - The meaning and use of commonly-used words, phrases and legal jargon - An explanation of key UK contracts legislation, including the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015 - Steps to take, and what to check for in a contract to eliminate errors - Practical measures to protect documents from unwanted alteration, to remove metadata and sensitive information and to secure documents Fully updated to take account of important court decisions regarding the interpretation of contracts and changes in consumer legislation, the Fifth Edition also includes: - A new chapter on termination of contracts - New material on administering of existing contracts and modern methods of executing documents (eg DocuSign) - New and updated examples of contract drafting techniques - Additional definitions of legal terms used in contracts This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Company and Commercial Law online service.

* Examples are given from "real life" business situations * Practical information and "Golden Rules" on what to do and what not to do * Plain English explanations of legal terms * Helpful resource for corporate managers This book will familiarize the reader with the look and feel of particular contract clauses (often called boilerplate clauses) that are important in commercial contracts. In negotiations, some executives will only scrutinize the commercial or "deal" terms of the contract. The rest is usually left "for the lawyers to sort out." However, the boilerplate clause will usually govern or regulate the other commercial or "deal" clauses. They play a vital part in the contract. It is only through the process of familiarization that you can begin to understand their effects. The important thing is to be able to identify these clauses and to understand what they are trying to achieve by their inclusion in the contract, which will place you well ahead of most other business executives in this area.