Commercial Agreements: Principles and Practice

Author: Jeremy Leong
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781786432964
Published In: July 2024
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Presenting a unique conceptual framework for interpreting and improving commercial agreements, this book marries a sound theoretical foundation with practical strategies for negotiating, drafting, advising on, and litigating such agreements.

Using examples from Singapore jurisprudence to demonstrate how universal principles can be applied in diverse jurisdictional settings, the book examines the cultural and commercial contexts that underpin a multitude of business agreements – such as those relating to the supply of goods, distribution, and franchising – and illustrates how nuances of language are essential in the interpretation and translation of contracts.

Key Features:

Critiques common contractual language from both a litigation and transaction standpoint
Argues that commercial agreements are the product of ‘language-games’ played between parties
Provides practical guidance on the intricacies of drafting and interpreting commercial agreements
Outlines a comprehensive framework integrating diverse approaches which can be operationalized in the courtroom and in the boardroom

This book is an essential resource for legal professionals including commercial law advisors, in-house counsel, litigators, and transactional lawyers. The conceptual approach also makes it attractive for scholars and students in commercial law and Asian law.

Preface

Commercial Agreements: An introduction

Commercial agreements as language

Interpretation and its uses

Formalities and boilerplate clauses

The basics of supply of goods

Distribution agreements

Licensing, franchising and commercializing innovation

Service agreements

Financing

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Why commercial agreements matter in corporate transactions