Understanding the detailed law of damages and liabilities for the purposes of negotiating and drafting international contracts governed by English Law
Reduce your exposure to risk and liability in your contracts in two essential days
Now is not the time for weaknesses in your commercial contracts when risk and liability have to be kept to a minimum. During the negotiation of international commercial agreements, the exact exposure in relation to damages is often not properly identified, anticipated or understood. Frequently, the parties are:
This specialist two-day seminar has been specifically developed to focus exclusively on this subject. The seminar offers a wide-ranging and detailed understanding of the law of damages under English law with comparisons to Civil Law jurisdictions. Presented by an international specialist in the field, the seminar shall enable participants to effectively draft and negotiate contracts with knowledge and confidence.
Key differences in civil and common law
Pre-contract agreements – background and drafting
Warranties, representations, guarantees and indemnities
Exclusions, limitations and maximum liability
Force majeure, frustration and economic hardship
COMPARATIVE WORKSHOP SESSION: PART 1
Practical workshop where, using a case study as a basis, clauses will be examined that are interpreted differently in different jurisdictions
Direct, indirect damages and consequential loss
Q & A interactive session – identifying types of damages
Liquidated damages and penalties defined – comparative analysis
Choice of law, jurisdiction and arbitration: Part 1 – choice of law and jurisdiction
Choice of law, jurisdiction and arbitration: Part 2 – arbitration and dispute resolution
COMPARATIVE WORKSHOP SESSION: PART 2
Practical workshop where, using a case study as a basis, clauses will be examined that are interpreted differently in different jurisdictions
Arun Singh OBE
Arun Singh (Prof) OBE, FRSA is an international lawyer and consultant to an international law firm. He was formerly a partner and Head of Commercial Law at KPMG Legal and partner at Masons (now Pinsent Masons).
Arun has advised on disputes and collaborations in a wide range of jurisdictions including Europe, countries in West and East Africa, India, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Libya, Jordan, Syria, the US, Caribbean, Russia, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt, Thailand and Singapore. Arun is cited and ranked in the Chambers Guide to the world’s leading lawyers. He concentrates on international investment, joint ventures, licensing of technology, research and development, M&A, energy, outsourcing and corporate governance in developed and emerging markets; he also handles international legal risk management matters. Arun advises a range of international organisations and is a Visiting Professor in International Business, Leadership and Negotiations at Salford University Business School, Senior Associate at Oxford University’s Institute of Legal Practice and teaches international leadership and negotiations at the University of Cambridge. He has facilitated programmes in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the US.
He is a recognised corporate educator and a non-executive director of two international investment companies – one of which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, chairing the Audit Committee and Investment Committee.
He was appointed an OBE by HM the Queen in January 1999 for services to international trade, investment and intercultural management. Arun is an editor and contributor to a number of publications including Business and Contract Law (a Thorogood Special Report), a facilitator for company programmes and an experienced speaker at international corporate conferences.
This course qualifies for the following CPD programmes:
| 19-20 Sep 2019 | |||
| 19-20 Sep 2019 | Rembrandt Hotel, London | GBP 1,299.00 EUR 1,819.00 USD 2,026.00 + VAT @ 20.00% |
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