Introduction

Tour de table : présentation des participants, des besoins, rappels des objectifs et auto positionnement
Essential contract law notions

Contract formation
Notion of misrepresentation
Conditions and warranties
Innominate terms
Contract drafting guidelines - drafting rules

Legal English drafting rules: clarity, accuracy, consistency, completeness, exactness
Identifying and understanding legalese
PRACTICE EXERCISE
Structure of a contract
contract terms definitions
specific clauses - representations and warranties
specific clauses - consideration
specific clauses - limitation of liability - consequential damages waivers
standard clauses - entire agreement clause
standard clauses - force majeure
standard clauses - choice of law
standard clauses - choice of forum
standard clauses - assignment clauses
standard clauses - blue pencil clause
standard clauses - non disclosure agreements
standard clauses - time of the essence clause
standard clauses - service of process clauses
PRACTICE EXERCISE
Conclusion