The left-right principle revisited
Those who follow this blog regularly, know that I am most fascinated by the left-right principle: a very powerful drafting principle that helps making your
Intentionally left blank
As if the reader of a contract has his or her eyes shut: the phrase intentionally left blank or intentionally omitted is a funny phrase
In order to… and other superfluous justifications
Sometimes, a contract clause explains why a certain action is required or an obligation is included. Don’t. This weblog explains why. Do not use wording
Use Plain English in contracts
Each contract drafter should write a contract with only a few main drafting principles in mind. Furthermore, a contract drafter who works in a multinational
Third parties… and who else?
A fairly clear and regularly used term is “third party” or “third parties”. In US style contracts, the ‘concept’ is sometimes enlarged by referring to
Ever seen to the minimum extent permitted by law?
The phrase to the maximum extent permitted by law is sometimes used in prohibitive or restricting clauses. The drafter likely attempts to convince some abstract
The European DCFR on Conditions
In a series of weblogs, I would like to discuss best practice rules on drafting conditions. Before doing so, I believe it is helpful to
Considerations regarding the main outline of a contract
After the words of agreement, the actual agreement is included. This blog addresses a few simple thoughts about the contract outline. The part that follows
Setting up a contract: main actions
In this weblog, I will discuss the main actions to be taken setting up a contract and deciding upon the main components in the contract
