Victor Woroner

‘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.

Incorrect execution can lead to documents being invalid or unenforceable. Ensure that you are following the correct procedures with Execution of Documents. The new fourth edition of Execution of Documents is a practical guide to: *the execution of documents such as deeds, contracts, powers of attorney, statutory declarations, and documents used in litigation; and *understanding the legal background of different types of legal entity, and associated practice issues concerning the execution of documents by them. This expanded edition features a new chapter, providing practical guidance on signing documents using electronic signatures. The chapter on notaries has been updated to reflect the developments in technology and law since the third edition. Full coverage of this new edition includes: *the law as it applies to electronic signatures *key points from the reports on the Electronic Execution of Documents by the Law Commission (2019) and the Industry Working Group (2022-23) that followed *best practice guidance on the use of electronic signatures in the execution of documents *practical advice on the use of qualified electronic signatures *changes to statutory declarations as a result of COVID-19.