The Complete A-Z of Contract Clauses: Pack

The Complete A-Z of Contract Clauses Pack contains the following 2 volumes:-

• Contract and Copyright Drafting Skills: An A-Z Guide to Working with Clauses and
• The A-Z of Contract Clauses, 6th ed + CD-ROM.

Designed to develop and create greater flexibility in drafting skills Contract and Copyright Drafting Skills: An A-Z Guide to Working with Clauses enhances the ability to draft, negotiate, analyse and review contracts and explains and gives guidance on how to write clauses.

• Helps to appreciate the elements that can be edited in a clause thereby widening, decreasing or improving liability, risk, costs, revenue and control of rights. It also explains the process of the expansion, reduction and adaptation of clauses to meet the needs of the circumstances of the parties. As a result readers have the confidence to make that assessment and to focus on the aim of achieving the best agreement in the circumstances.
• Gives guidance on the variety of techniques that can be used including the significance of the purpose of the agreement and the focus of the outcome. In addition it covers definitions which are an important aspect of contract drafting, especially as the differences in the words used can be significant, as well as covering general background factors that can be considered, eg research of business of parties; pre-existing contracts; trade practices; government and corporate policies, codes and guidance; the benefits derived from looking at real life business scenarios and companies already operating in that field and new innovations for the future.

In this high speed world, the ability to turn an agreement around quickly is a necessity for most busy lawyers.

The A-Z of Contract Clauses, 6th edition is a master toolkit of contract clauses drafted by experts in copyright and contract.

• Thousands of clauses ready for you to use and adapt - Save time and effort when creating a new licence, option, assignment or agreement for services for a contributor; drafting heads of agreements; amending a contract a third party has sent you; or updating and amending your existing in house contracts.
• Organised clearly by subject area, each main clause heading is further broken down across types of use such as film and television, general business and commercial, internet, websites, merchandising, publishing, services, and educational. Clauses are drafted from different angles and also some are more innovative.

  The A-Z of Contract Clauses also includes a legal, commercial and business directory, which can be used to further develop your knowledge of the subject and find new contacts.