Course description
Overview
This one-day course provides a relevant and current update on issues such as jurisdiction and applicable law, international sale of goods contracts, international agency agreements, international distribution agreements and much more.
Led by an experienced contracts specialist with years of training experience, you will benefit from ample opportunities for discussion.
Who is this for?
This is an invaluable course for those working in the field of international contracts, including:
- Paralegals
- Apprentices
- Trainee solicitors
- Qualified solicitors (1-5 years PQE)
- Legal execs
- Finance managers
- Business development professionals
What will you learn?
By the end of this one-day course, you'll have actionable and current knowledge across a number of key contract areas:
- Jurisdiction and applicable law – what rules now apply post Brexit?
- International sale of goods contracts – to what extent will the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 be applicable to such contracts? How and to what extent can the Incoterms 2010 be used to resolve potential disputes? Does the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods automatically apply?
- International agency agreements – in what circumstances will the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993 apply? What are the key provisions of these regulations?
- International distribution agreements – what impact does competition law have on these agreements?
- International sponsorship agreements – what are the key issues that arise when reviewing these agreements?
- Emphasis throughout is placed on a commercially sound and compliant approach to these topics and the course will involve a series of practical exercises analysing each of the areas covered. Group feedback will be given.
How does this help your career?
You'll have the skillset to speak authoritatively and act with confidence on commercial contracts that concern international considerations. This will open doors to an increasing number of opportunities across all industries. You will develop the following abilities:
- Understand and describe the transitional rules relating to the Brussels Regulation (recast) and also the application of the Hague Choice of Courts Convention and the Lugano Convention
- Comprehend the rules relating to choice of law contained in Rome I as written into English law
- Apply the rules on jurisdiction and applicable law to a series of practical examples
- Review and revise the key provisions of an international sale of goods contract
- Comprehend the key provisions of the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993 and review and revise a commercial agency agreement in the light of these provisions
- Understand the key issues to consider when reviewing and revising an exclusive distribution agreement
- Review and revise the key provisions of a sponsorship agreement
PSC Elective
This course may be taken as a PSC elective, although it may also be attended by non-trainees.
SRA Competencies
B, C
Other related courses
Non-lawyers looking for an overview of contract law may also be interested in Understanding Contracts - An Overview for Non-Lawyers
Commercial Contracts - An Introduction
Commercial Contracts - The Next Step
Contract Law - Effective Boilerplate Clauses
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course follows on from ‘Commercial Contracts - An Introduction’ and is aimed at those who want to know more about this complex area of practice. It will be of particular interest to those who are relatively new to this topic. It will also serve as a useful refresher in respect of recent developments in the topic areas discussed.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
This course provides an examination of some of the most common issues that arise in the review of commercial agreements and will focus on commercial and legal considerations. The knowledge gained will then be applied in a practical way via a number of case studies and drafting exercises. Updates on relevant changes to the law will also be included where appropriate.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Review and revise a non-disclosure agreement and confidentiality provisions in other agreements taking into consideration the commercial and legal issues involved
- Comprehend and analyse the key issues which arise commonly in commercial agreements including good faith, implied terms and ‘endeavours’ clause
- Review and revise Exclusion and Limitation Clauses taking into consideration the provisions of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 and recent case law
- Understand and describe the rules relating to the drafting of Trader to Consumer Agreements as well as the guidance of the Competition and Markets Authority
- Review and revise a Trader to Consumer Agreement taking into consideration the requirements of the Consumer Rights Act 2015
Course delivery details
- Location Name: Online Live
- Learning Mode: Blended