A-Z Guide to Boilerplate and Commercial Clauses (Fourth edition)

Need help with contract clauses, but only got a few minutes?An alphabetical, quick-access guide to all you need to know: The purpose and effect of common clauses, explaining the relevance of each, with illustrative examples. Now covers:The meaning of:‘Breach’‘Substantial’ and ‘material’ in clauses for termination‘Beyond reasonable control’ in force majeure casesWhen a priority of terms clause will operateWhether rules applying to penalties also apply to depositsThe legal effectiveness of ‘no amendment’ or ‘no variation’ clausesLegal frameworks and how the courts will view such clauses during a disputeNew legislation such as the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the General Data Protection Regulations 2016 and the Trade Secrets Directive Also includes:A step-by-step commentaryExamples of best practice in different situationsDetailed notes on each type of boilerplate clauseA summary of relevant law, including statutory definitions and case lawPrecedents available as electronic downloadsThis title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Company and Commercial Law online service.