Contracting parties seek to protect the extent of their exposure by qualifying the extent of obligations they undertake. Rather than taking on an absolute obligation, a party may contract only to endeavour to achieve an outcome. Shoosmiths provide an introduction to the three types of obligation.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 11 May 2012 | Practice Area: Warranties
The recent Abu Qatada deportation case provides a useful reminder of the ambiguities inherent in many commonly-used expressions of time in legal documents. This briefing from Travers Smith offers 10 tips for avoiding an argument over the drafting of expressions of time in commercial contracts.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 02 May 2012 | Practice Area: Boilerplate
This edition of Nabarro's monthly engineering and construction newsletter provides detailed news and analysis on how to avoid inadvertently entering into binding obligations; good intentions with letters of intent; business common-sense in contractual interpretation; and more.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 30 April 2012 | Practice Area: Construction
When entering into an international commercial contract with a Chinese party, selecting a foreign jurisdiction to resolve disputes may place the foreign party at a disadvantage. King & Wood Mallesons explain why by analysing the intricacies of Chinese law with regards to commercial contracts.
Law Firm: King & Wood Mallesons | Published: 30 April 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
This detailed guide provides step-by-step guidance on how to successfully negotiate a Russian deal from pre-signing steps to the exchange of documents and completion. In doing so, the briefing outlines the principal tactics and approaches used by both by Russian parties and international investors.
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 16 April 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
Companies involved in cross-border transactions are exposed to a variety of legal risks. This article from Eversheds addresses some of the most common pitfalls when contracting internationally, and offers practical tips on how to avoid them and what to do if a dispute does arise.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 10 April 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
In Golden Ocean Group Ltd v Salgaocar Mining Industries Ltd, the Court of Appeal recently held that in certain circumstances, a guarantee need not be contained in a single document but may be found in a series of documents authenticated by the electronic signature of the guarantor's agent.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 27 March 2012 | Practice Area: Litigation
Retailers should be aware that whether they are providing or receiving goods or services, it is best to ensure that when dealing with exclusion and/or limitation of liability clauses the issue of reasonableness is expressly covered in their contracts. Shoosmiths provides a number of drafting tips.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 16 March 2012 | Practice Area: Sale and Supply of Goods and Services
This series of updates from DLA Piper helps identify 'make or break' legal issues in international trade and the steps which can be taken to minimise risks to businesses. This particular briefing looks at the Eurozone crisis and the future of the Euro in global supply chain management.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 13 March 2012 | Practice Area: Sale and Supply of Goods and Services
AstraZeneca UK and IBM recently found themselves involved in a complex dispute on the meaning of the terms contained within their Master Services Agreement. Shoosmiths analyse what caused the disagreement; the view the court took; and what can be learnt for exit strategies and contract negotiations.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 27 February 2012 | Practice Area: Litigation
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