Contracts are commonly used to govern relationships between businesses, customers, suppliers and service providers. Due to the complexities of business, it is crucial for both parties to establish a clear and concise contract defining the roles and responsibilities to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings leading to major disputes and litigation. It is vital for executives to have the knowledge in order to minimize the risks for their business in addition to protect liabilities for all parties involved in the contract. 

marcus evans ‘Effective Contract Drafting & Management’ will discuss the important issues such as the practical ways to settle disputes and misunderstanding which arises from the complication of technical terms, legal jargons and conflict of laws in different countries. It is also designed for professionals in leading positions to discover the practical ways to manage risk in contracts whilst also getting the important tips in reading contracts. Managers must equip themselves with skills to avoid the traps and pitfalls of misleading clauses.

This interactive and practical training course has been structured very specifically, to equip you with the skills knowledge necessary for an effective contract drafting and management. Your course trainer will provide a step-by-step guideline on how to draft a range of contracts relevant to their business and to develop more skills in contract administration function, together with the tools and techniques required to do the job effectively, efficiently and profitably – ensuring that you achieve the highest possible standards of excellence. Kindly contact Ms Catherine Foo for event details and event brochure.

Some testimonials of past marcus evans' contracts conferences and trainings:

“Good course content with lots of real life examples in order for fresh participants like me to understand clearly and know how to practice in real working environment”

Shell Brunei

“marcus evans has proved their expertise in organizing an excellent productive training event”

Ceylon Tobacco

“Good. It has broadened our perspective about contract.”

Bank Rakyat Indonesia

“Knowledge, experience well shared with the participating delegates.”

Sime Darby engineering Sdn Bhd

“Very useful tips and techniques given during this training. Highly recommended for those aiming to” achieve a world-class contract.”

Petronas Penapisan Sdn Bhd

“I would recommend future courses to be attended by my managers and my fellow engineers.”

Papua New Guinea Waterboard

“Very informative, fruitful, excellent. Highly recommended”

International Power Global Development Ltd

Marcus events past event with similar target market and job title has attracted number of delegates below:

• Effective Contract Drafting & Development

Feb 2009 Kuala Lumpur

39 Delegates

• Advanced SLA’s

Apr 2009 Kuala Lumpur

13 Delegates

• Oil & Gas Legal contract Excellence

Jul 2009 Kuala Lumpur

36 Delegates

• Contract Excellence for non Legal Professionals

21 Jan 2009 Dubai

36 Delegates

• Advanced SLA’s

18 May 2009 Singapore

16 Delegates

• Contract Management for Oil & Gas

25 Feb 2009 Jakarta

42 Delegates

• Legal Contract Excellence

13 Aug 2009 – Mumbai

72 Delegates

Why should you attend?

• Developing the skills of the delegates, and enable them to have a better understanding of how contracts are created, structured and drafted
• Enhancing management skills that will improve the efficiency of contract administration and management.
• Improving the skills in dispute avoidance and resolution in all aspects of the organisation, both in relation to external contracts, but also internal relationships
• Identifying drafting issues that arise on common clauses, and how to negotiate these terms
• Benchmarking best practices and tools of contract drafting and Management

Key Topics

• Produce clear and unambiguous contractual clauses to suit different situations.
• Distinguish between necessary complexity and mere legal jargon
• Effective negotiation strategies to secure favourable terms when contract negotiations & Interpersonal skills of negotiating
• Understanding E- contracting and implementing it
• Regulations involved when terminating or cancelling contracts
• Identification and management of contract/commercial risks and issues
• Implementation of specific contract management processes

Who should attend:

C-Level Executives, Directors, VP's, General Managers, Head of Departments, Senior Managers, Regional Managers, Project Managers, Managers, Executives of:

• Legal Professionals
• Business Development
• Contracts         
• Purchasing / Procurement
• Project 
• Finance
• Construction and Engineering
• Supply & Logistics
• Sales / Marketing

Companies that the trainer has provided consulting services for:

• American Express
• Bank of America
• Baxter . Bovus
• Delphi Automotive
• Dupont
• FedEx
• General Motors
• Hewlett Packard
• Johnson & Johnson
• Kohler
• Merck
• Merrill Lynch
• IBM
• Microsoft

Asian Clients:

• Kementerian Tenaga, Air dan Komunikasi
• UHDE India Limited
• Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd
• BERNAMA
• Town & Country Planning Department
• Bank Pembangunan
• Boustead Holdings
• BP Asia Pacific (Malaysia)
• Eon Bank
• IBM Malaysia
• IJM Corp
• Larsen & Toubro Limited
• Johor Corporation
• Petronas Methanol (L)
• Sime Engineering
• Talisman Malaysia
• Indian Oil Corporation Limited
• General Motors India
• Shriram Vinyl & Chemical Industries
• Tenaga Nasional
• Hindalco Industries Limited
• Bharat Aluminium Co. Ltd
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
• Rallis India Limited
• Elecon Engineering Co. Ltd
• Mukand Ltd