Drafting International Commercial Agreements in English - Summer School

Course overview

Most international agreements are drafted in the English language irrespective of the nationality of contracting parties. Language errors in the text and unclear and inconcise phrasing cause confusion and can ultimately lead to a dispute if they go unnoticed during the contract drafting stage.

By attending this course you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the common pitfalls, key areas of risk and have a full understanding of the latest drafting techniques in English.

These intensive four days with our expert trainer have been designed to offer a practical solution to your drafting challenges. Throughout the course the expert trainer will use a balanced mix of theory, exercises and discussion alongside sample clauses and case studies to help embed the learning. 

There will be plenty of time during this summer school to ask your questions and get clarity on contract drafting, legal writing technicalities and solutions to specific clauses. By enhancing your skills and knowledge you will ensure you protect your organisation against unnecessary risk and be successful in your role.

 

This training course is part of our Commercial Contracts Training Course collection which has been designed for the in-house lawyer.

Benefits of attending

By attending this highly practical and participative course you will:

• Learn how to recognise drafting inaccuracies to effectively re-draft poorly written clauses
• Draft effective standard clauses that can be used across the organisation to manage exposure to legal risk
• Understand the principles of using plain English within your contract to reduce uncertainty
• Focus on agreement structure, linguistic clarity and accuracy to draft with confidence
• Discover how to avoid over complex sentences and structures to limit the risk of dispute
• Develop more effective legal writing skills that can be used in all your business communications

Who should attend?

This summer school is relevant whether you work in private practice, in-house or for an institution. Attending will enable you to be more effective in oral and written communication and contract drafting, as well as improve your listening and reading skills.

This summer school has been specifically designed for:

• Lawyers working in industry and government
• Lawyers in banks and financial institutions
• Lawyers in private practice
• Lawyers and corporate executives involved in the drafting of contracts in English