A-Z Guide to Boilerplate and Commercial Clauses

‘The work’s strength lies in two main features. First…it provides guidance by reference to numerous cases (some of which might well have been overlooked) for the purposes of assisting someone to draft a contract effectively. Secondly, it provides “worked examples”…it is very useful and I hope that it will reach a wider audience.’HH Humphrey Lloyd KC, former judge of the Technology and Construction CourtInternational Construction Law Review (Review of a previous edition)Do you need help with drafting standard contract clauses, but only have a few minutes? This book is an alphabetical, quick-access guide. It provides up-to-date, practical drafting advice on the purpose and effect of a wide range of the clauses in common use. The Fifth Edition covers major developments and includes new sections covering: - ‘Good governance’, eg compliance with health and safety, bribery and slavery laws- Revised and expanded sections dealing with: - Entire agreement clauses - Exemption clauses - Indemnities - Warranties This book includes:- A step-by-step commentary- Examples of best practice in different situations- Detailed notes on each type of boilerplate clause- A summary of relevant law, including statutory definitions and case law- Precedents supplied as an accompanying electronic downloadComprehensive and organised for ease of use, this title guides the user through each clause, explaining its purpose, considering its relevance, and providing illustrative examples. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Company and Commercial Law online service.