Anglais juridique des contrats - Legal English for contracts

Introduction

Tour de table : présentation des participants, des besoins, rappels des objectifs et auto positionnement

Achieve precision: master key notions and specific vocabulary of an International contract
Forming enforceable contracts: understanding common law notions pertaining to contract validity and the differences with French law
Understanding the impact of privity of contracts, how it compares Common Law with the French notion of "Effet relatif des contrats" and how it should impact contract drafting in English
Remedies : understanding damages (liquidated, consequential, expectation, general, reliance, restitution and punitive damages) in order to control the risks and consequences of a breach

Increase effectiveness: understand the structure and content of standard commercial contracts
Overview of the structure of standard commercial contracts
Study of standard contract clauses (e.g., consideration, representations and warranties, exclusion/limitation of liability, liquidated damages, confidentiality, and termination)

Lead successful international contract negotiations in English
Oral communication techniques (e.g., giving proper emphasis, using repetition, paraphrasing, making conditional offers, and speaking persuasively)
Understanding the different negotiation styles and how they differ from the French style
Practicing specific negotiation techniques for international contracts (e.g., knowing and expressing your objectives, negotiating expressions, information gathering, bargaining and compromising efficiently)
PRACTICE : negotiating a commercial contract in English

Conclusion