Civil Law Contracts of Sale

Course Overview

With the increasing globalisation of markets, cross border sales contracts governed by Civil law are becoming common practice in international business.
Understanding Civil law contracts of sale has not only therefore become essential for Common law lawyers, but also for business people, to whom the basic notions of Civil contract law, and particularly those concerning cross-border contracts, are largely unknown.
This course will focus in depth on the principles and key questions that arise in international contracts of sale governed by Civil law.

By attending, participants will gain an understanding of how best to negotiate and conclude such contracts, as well as how to avoid the most common mistakes.

The course will also explore:

• Cross border sale agreements and international contracts governed by Civil law
• Fundamental principles of Civil contract law
• Structure and key-clauses of Civil law contracts
• Remedies for breach of contract, and limitation of liability
• Contract enforcement and dispute resolution

Who should attend:

• Lawyers in financial institutions and corporations
• Lawyers in private practice with clients involved in Civil law transactions
• Business people dealing with international transactions
• Bankers involved in cross-border trade

FEATURING – Interactive Workshop Session

12 CPD Hours Law Society Accredited