Common Law Commercial Contracts, A Guide for Understanding and Drafting

Common Law Commercial Contracts, A Guide for Understanding and DraftingComposed of eleven chapters, each divided into two sections: dealing with contract law and contract drafting. The purpose of the book is to explain how: - common law contracts are formed;- the role of negotiating documents, such as letters of intent; - the importance of the different terms used in contracts; - when and how liability can be excluded in accordance with the contract; - defects in consent; - the notion of hardship / frustration and force majeure etc. The book also describes the various clauses contained in contracts, provides advice on the use of certain clauses such as: - the notion of best efforts; - legal jargon; - the role of master key clauses; - the scope of reasonableness and substantive clauses, etc. The book is intended for use by students (master's or doctorate level) or practicing lawyers. Written in English in a clear and accessible style, offering the reader an equivalent in terms of vocabulary and contractual clauses in their own language, this book is an invaluable tool for any lawyer or student working or hoping to work in the field of contract law. i