For A Better Vietnam CONTRACT DRAFTING TRAINING COURSE 1. General Information The Contract Drafting Training Course is a 2 day workshop for practicing lawyers and law students. It will enable them to improve their knowledge of Contract law and learn the necessary skills of writing clear, concise contracts. The speakers are all highly experienced Vietnamese lawyer linguists. Participants will gain experience and understanding of the essential skills of drafting clear contracts, including basic contracts, assignments and other contract types and terms. The seminar includes essential legal concepts in contract law, its rights, remedies and enforceability. This seminar will be delivered by experienced lawyer/linguists used to the multicultural, international flavour of modern business. The practical knowledge needed by lawyers working in international commerce and instruction on the best practices for contract drafting will be covered and practiced in exercises during numerous breakout sessions in teams led by the speakers. All of this is intended to require full input from the participants to ensure they gain a solid working understanding of the principles and basics of writing clear, concise, contracts covering the benefits and obligations agreed. 2. How to Register Client is advised to register the correct name, position ofthe attendee by filling in the information missing in Registration Form enclosed, and email CNC Vietnam via contact@consultantcnc.com or CNC Vietnam office at Level 8, Vietnam Business Building, 57-59 Ho Tung Mau St., Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 5 days prior to the seminar. Contract Drafting Training Course 1
3. Participants will learn how to Recognise the essential ingredients of binding contracts Avoid basic errors which invalidate contracts or cause confusion later Understand the importance and characteristics of good drafting Be able to draft well structured, practical, clear and concise documents Be able to comment effectively and sensibly on other lawyers documents Approach drafting with increased confidence Use clear specific words and phrases to set out obligations and benefits Network and interact with speakers and attendees to share experiences and learn about opportunities 4. When Tentatively Two Day Training Course Date: On Thursday and Friday (25 th and 26 th August 2016) Program: 8.30 17.30 5. Where The Training Course shall be conducted at CNC s office which is located at: CNC VIETNAM CONSULTANT CO., LTD. Level 8, Vietnam Business Center Bldg., 57-59 Ho Tung Mau St., Ben Nghe Ward, Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Contract Drafting Training Course 2
6. Fee Fee is of VND3,000,000.00/participant, OR VND2,500,000/student. 15% discounted for group of 3 participants. This fee is exclusive of: Laws Travel Meal, lunch Hotel 10% VAT. 7. Language Bilingual (English and Vietnamese languages, the English language is referred, but subject Participant requirements on case to case basis) 8. Payment terms 100% of the fee shall be paid by Client to CNC no later than 2 days upon confirmation date to below information: Beneficiary: CNC Vietnam Consultant Co. Ltd. Bank Account No.: VND 171416979 USD 171417139 Bank Name: Swift Code: Asia Joint Stock Commercial Bank (ACB) Ho Chi Minh City Branch ASCBVNVX Contract Drafting Training Course 3
9. Cancellations Cancellations by delegates must be made in writing and received two weeks before the seminars. It is regretted that no refunds will be made or invoices canceled after this date and the full Registration fee will be payable. Substitutions may be made at any time. 10. Cancellation by organizers We reserve the right to cancel the event for any reason. In the event of cancellation we will endeavor to give client 1 week notice and the fee will be refunded in full. We cannot be held liable for any pre-booked travel or accommodation costs. 11. Hotel Accommodation Participations will be responsible for organising their own hotel accommodation and payment thereof. 12. Who should attend Legal directors and corporate counsel; Practicing lawyers; Legal practitioners advising international trading companies; Business Development Managers Business people involved in international trade. 13. Program includes The basics of good drafting Planning the contract Structuring clauses Basic contract law relating to obligations and liabilities Negotiating terms and conditions Contract Drafting Training Course 4
Being exact and concise in contracts Using warranties, guarantees, indemnities, undertakings, covenants, representations and Conditions Penalties and remedies for breach and infringement Damages, liquidated damages and penalty clauses Clauses excluding liability 14. The Agenda 1 st Day Why is Contract Drafting necessary? What is the goal of contract drafting Contractual precision Why lawyers should draft contract himself? What makes contractual language special/different? Doublets & triplets Deeming Here, there, and where words Other troublesome, old fashioned language Obligations, authorizations, and conditions The literal approach Nine Principles of Contract Interpretation Title Introductory Paragraph Contract Drafting Training Course 5
Preamble/Recitals Definitions Signature Block. Representations and Warranties Covenants Conditions Precedent Remedy Provisions Softening Contract Provisions Arbitrations Choice of Law Counterparts Headings Severability Amendments Integration No Implied Waivers Assignment Cost and expenses Further assurance 2 nd Day Detailed clauses drafting Contract Drafting Training Course 6