Introduction

Understanding and drafting contracts for Non Lawyers is a One-Day program that provides managers with a better understanding of the different parts of a contract and help them in clarifying areas of ambiguity. Irrespective of your background and the industry you belong to, this program will give you the basic knowledge to read, understand, analyze, identify and draft the correct contract framework and clauses.
 
From this seminar you will understand a contract structure, type, role and value. You will also understand the meaning and significance of common and essential contract clauses, terms & conditions.
 
Objectives

By the end of the training delegates will have a better understanding of:

• The role and value of a Contract
• The structure of a Contract
• The different types of Contracts
• The meaning and significance of contract clauses

Duration

1 Full Day

Course Outline

SECTION I
- WHAT IS A CONTRACT
1- Classification of Contracts
2- The Binding Rule
3- Lebanese Law essentials

- WHO CAN SIGN A CONTRACT
Competent Parties

- APPLICABLE LAW

SECTION II: CONSTRUCTING A CONTRACT/ UNDERSTANDING THE FORM
1- Verbal or in Writing
2- Language
3- Notarization
4- Stamp Duties
5- Use of Boilerplate
6- When do you have a Contract?
7- What makes a good Contract?
8- How do you sign a Contract?

SECTION III:  STRUCTURING A CONTRACT / UNDERSTANDING THE CONTENT
- Minimum provisions
- Other provisions
- Standard provisions

Who Should Attend?

This training is designed for managers who need to understand and negotiate contracts, terms and conditions with suppliers. This will include delegates from Purchasing, Sales and Marketing departments. This course is also for people who have little experience in negotiating contracts and would like to enhance their knowledge in that area.