How to craft a perfect contract

MANILA, Philippines - The Center for Global Best Practices (tel. 842-7148 or 59 & website www.cgbp.org), is holding a two-day seminar called “5th Best Practices in Crafting Local and International Commercial Contracts” on Aug. 5 & 6 at The Peninsula Manila, Makati City.

This MCLE-accredited program is about the perfection of a working commercial contract. Seasoned experts and authorities in contract law will discuss topics ranging from the basics of contracts, contract negotiation, boilerplate provisions, special stipulations, controversial clauses and covenants in credit transactions and government contracts both in the local and international context. In this updated program, we will feature new topics such as model templates and special clauses in distributorship and sale contracts.

Resource speakers include Tristan A. Cantindig, (Master of Law, Harvard University ’69), managing partner of Catindig and Ureta Law Office and professorial lecturer in commercial law at U.P.; Jose A. Bernas, managing partner, Bernas Law Offices and professorial lecturer in government contracts at the Ateneo; and Jim V. Lopez, who is the country’s asset protection law expert. He is the author of five law books and a three-time winner of the National Book Awards, annually given by the Manila Critics Circle and the National Book Development Board. He is listed in the 7th Edition of the Who’s Who in American Law.

Pre-registration is required in this limited-seats-only event. Group discounts are also available for three or more attendees registering together.