Drafting Contracts: Advanced Principles by Ajar Rab – 1st Edition 2024

Description

Table of Contents

Table of Cases
Introduction

Part I – MEETING OF THE MINDS

1. Memorandum of Understanding or Letter of Intent
2. Term Sheet
3. Recitals
4. Interpretation Clause

Part II – DRAFTING TO ALLOCATE RISK

1. Qualifiers
2. Trumping Provisions
3. Accounting Terms
4. Representations
5. Warranties
6. Time of the Essence

Part III – GETTING READY FOR BUSINESS

1. Definitions
2. Term Clause
3. Condition Precedent
4. Closing

Part IV – PERFORMANCE

1. Condition Subsequent
2. Consideration and Payments
3. Positive Covenants
4. Exit Clauses

Part V – RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

1. Non-Compete Clauses
2. Confidentiality Clauses
3. Other Restrictive Covenants

Part VI – EXEMPTION CLAUSES

1. Force Majeure and Hardship

Part VII – REMEDIES

1. Indemnity Clauses
2. Cure
3. Self-Help Remedies
4. Liquidated Damages
5. Termination

Part VIII – DISPUTE MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION

1. Dispute Management
2. Choice of Law
3. Choice of Forum
4. Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses
5. Arbitration Clauses

Part IX – BOILERPLATES

1. Boilerplates
2. Assignment Clauses
3. Sub-contracting
4. Modification or Amendment Clause
5. Entire Agreement Clauses
6. Limitation of Liability
7. Survival Clauses
8. Waiver or Acquiescence Clause
9. Severability or Savings Clause
10. Notices Clause
11. Relationship of the Parties
12. Counterparts
13. Miscellaneous Clauses

Conclusion
Subject Index