Learn: Drafting Commercial Contract

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Lecture 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Original sample of contract

Lecture 1: Original Sample of Contract

Chapter 3: Drafting An Agreement

Lecture 1: Cover page

Lecture 2: Title of the agreement

Lecture 3: Draft version of the agreement

Lecture 4: Preamble

Lecture 5: Execution Place

Lecture 6: Execution Date

Lecture 7: Description and authentication of parties

Lecture 8: Number of Parties

Lecture 9: Whereas Clause/ Recitals

Lecture 10: Effective Date

Lecture 11: Nomenclature of Operative Provision

Lecture 12: Proper heading of substantive Provision

Lecture 13: Number of Scheme for Provision

Lecture 14: Definition of terms used in the agreement

Lecture 15: Use capitalised term Judiciously

Lecture 16: Interpretation

Chapter 4: More than 5 clauses on each heading to read and understand drafting completely.

Lecture 1: Clauses

Chapter 5: Operative Clauses

Lecture 1: Mention the Transaction

Lecture 2: Right and obligation of the parties

Lecture 3: Covenants

Lecture 4: Condition Precedent

Lecture 5: Closing deliverables

Lecture 6: Post- Closing Formalities

Lecture 7: Payment under the Agreement

Lecture 8: Lock-in

Lecture 9: Remedial Action If Permitted

Lecture 10: Confidentiallity

Lecture 11: Exclusivity/ Restrictions

Lecture 12: Non-Compete

Lecture 13: Non-Solicitation

Lecture 14: Damage

Lecture 15: Liquidated damage

Lecture 16: Territory

Lecture 17: Costs and Expenses Allocation

Lecture 18: Indemnification and Exoneration

Lecture 19: Reprensentation and Warranties

Lecture 20: Term and Duration of Agreement

Lecture 21: Renewal/Extension of Agreement

Lecture 22: Beware of Automatic Renewal Clause

Lecture 23: Termination of the agreement

Lecture 24: Effect of Expiry or Termination

Lecture 25: Survival of Certain Clauses

Lecture 26: Underlying relationship of the parties

Lecture 27: Force Majeure

Lecture 28: Limitation of liability

Chapter 6: Boilerplate clause

Lecture 1: Boilerplate Clauses

Lecture 2: Further Assurances

Lecture 3: No set off or Counterclaim

Lecture 4: Reliance or No Reliance

Lecture 5: Notices

Lecture 6: Publicity

Lecture 7: Severability of Provision

Lecture 8: Governing law and Jurisdiction

Lecture 9: Waiver

Lecture 10: Assignment or Transfer if Possible

Lecture 11: Dispute Resolution Mechanism

Lecture 12: Completeness

Lecture 13: Supersession Of Earlier Arrangements/ Agreements

Lecture 14: Amendments

Chapter 7: Signing and sealing agreement

Lecture 1: Signature Page

Lecture 2: Minor Change

Lecture 3: Number of copies

Lecture 4: Witnesses

Lecture 5: Schedules and Annexures

Chapter 8: Sample Contract

Lecture 1: Sample of more than 20 contract

Chapter 9: Congratulations

Lecture 1: Bonus lecture