| Event Profile | |
| Class/ Online | Online (Zoom) |
| Date | 1 - 2 April 2026 |
| Time | 9.30am to 4.30pm |
| Fee | SGD 990.00 |
| Other Date(s) | 1) 27 - 28 Jul 2026 2) 26 - 27 Oct 2026 |
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| You may reach us via T: 6204 6214 E: info@ccisg.com Alternatively, you may send below details to register Contact Person Company (optional), Name, Job Title, Mailing Address, Tel, Email Participant(s) Name, Job Title, Email | |
Why You Should Attend This Course:
Have you ever wondered what a particular contract clause or term actually means? Why are certain clauses so commonly found in some commercial or business contracts? Being unsure on the meaning and interpretation of a contractual term or provision is too risky for your business and work. Poorly drafted contracts do not provide protection and may lead to contractual disputes and litigation, arbitration or mediation later on. Learn the structure of modern commercial contracts from recitals to commercial provisions and boilerplates (standard protective clauses).
This 2-day course provides participants with a practical guide on the meaning and purpose as well as interpretation of contractual terms and clauses and their possible variations. Participants will be taken through clause by clause found in a commercial contract including employment contracts and tenancy agreements.
This course will not only highlight the pitfalls, but participants will also be given an analysis of sample agreements to address the common issues arising in commercial contracts together with standard form precedents and the interpretation of contract clauses.
What do you know about “Smart Contracts”? Paperless digital code and stored on a revolutionary blockchain technology in a decentralised network of distributed ledger in the metaverse. The terms & conditions of Smart Contract are written in code & automatically self-executed when predetermined conditions are met in a decentralised space. Does Contract law applies to Smart Contract?
At the end of the course, you will understand the meaning of each clause found in a commercial contract. You do not need to have prior legal knowledge to attend this course.
** Prior to attending this course, participants should preferably have completed: Contract Law – Understanding the Concepts of a Contract
** Upon completion of this course, participants may progress to attend:
▪Contract Administration & Management
▪Contract Compliance - Increasing Contract Management Skills, Variations & Dispute Strategies & Effectively Monitoring Contracts throughout its Life-cycle
Have you ever wondered what a particular contract clause or term actually means? Why are certain clauses so commonly found in some commercial or business contracts? Being unsure on the meaning and interpretation of a contractual term or provision is too risky for your business and work. Poorly drafted contracts do not provide protection and may lead to contractual disputes and litigation, arbitration or mediation later on. Learn the structure of modern commercial contracts from recitals to commercial provisions and boilerplates (standard protective clauses).
This 2-day course provides participants with a practical guide on the meaning and purpose as well as interpretation of contractual terms and clauses and their possible variations. Participants will be taken through clause by clause found in a commercial contract including employment contracts and tenancy agreements.
This course will not only highlight the pitfalls, but participants will also be given an analysis of sample agreements to address the common issues arising in commercial contracts together with standard form precedents and the interpretation of contract clauses.
What do you know about “Smart Contracts”? Paperless digital code and stored on a revolutionary blockchain technology in a decentralised network of distributed ledger in the metaverse. The terms & conditions of Smart Contract are written in code & automatically self-executed when predetermined conditions are met in a decentralised space. Does Contract law applies to Smart Contract?
At the end of the course, you will understand the meaning of each clause found in a commercial contract. You do not need to have prior legal knowledge to attend this course.
** Prior to attending this course, participants should preferably have completed: Contract Law – Understanding the Concepts of a Contract
** Upon completion of this course, participants may progress to attend:
▪Contract Administration & Management
▪Contract Compliance - Increasing Contract Management Skills, Variations & Dispute Strategies & Effectively Monitoring Contracts throughout its Life-cycle
Outline
• Know the meaning of words used in contract terms
• How to read a contract with ease
• Interpreting a given set of contract terms
• Which terms comprise the contract
-the terms set out in the contract document
-amendments to standard form agreements
-post-execution amendments
-the parol evidence rule, collateral contracts
-ordinary, dictionary meaning of words
-the legal terms and lawyers' jargon
-technical terms
-special meanings "in the industry" or given by the parties
-interpreting express contract terms
• intention of parties + relevance of past court decisions + industry custom
-special conditions override standard conditions
-the ejusdem generis rule (of the same kind ) rule
-unclear contract wording construed against grantor
-implied terms
-special rules for exemption clauses
– Unfair Contract Terms Act
• Clauses / terms for most commercial contracts – boilerplate provisions
• Structure of business agreements
• Definitions and interpretation
• Commencement and termination
• Confidentiality and disclosures
• Force majeure clause – doctrine of frustration
• Assignments
• Third party rights – Contracts (Right of Third Party ) Act and doctrine of privity of contracts
• Intellectual property rights – patents, trademarks and copyrights
• Warranties, liabilities, indemnities and guarantees
• Condition precedent
• Exclusions of liability
• Service of notices
• Entire or whole agreement
• Variation clauses
• Waiver clause
• Time of the essence
• Dispute and conflict of laws
• Law and jurisdiction clauses
• Duration and termination
• Mediation and arbitration
• Cumulative remedies and damages
• Consequential damages
• Golden rules for drafting and interpreting commercial contracts
• How to tailor a standard form agreement or precedents
• Pre-contractual documents
- memorandum of understanding
- letter of intent
- comfort letter - letter of agreement
• Checklist of matters which makes the contract terms unenforceable
- anti-competitive terms (Competition Act)
- penalty clauses and liquidated damages
- frustration
- mistake
- insolvency, bankruptcy and winding up
- breach of conditions and essential terms
- misrepresentations
- expiry of limitation period
• Smart Contracts in the Metaverse
- Paperless digital code
- Block chain protocol in a distributed ledger in decentralised space
- Terms & conditions of Smart Contracts
- Programmed in Code in Law
- Ethereum - Smart Contract blockchain protocol
• How to read a contract with ease
• Interpreting a given set of contract terms
• Which terms comprise the contract
-the terms set out in the contract document
-amendments to standard form agreements
-post-execution amendments
-the parol evidence rule, collateral contracts
-ordinary, dictionary meaning of words
-the legal terms and lawyers' jargon
-technical terms
-special meanings "in the industry" or given by the parties
-interpreting express contract terms
• intention of parties + relevance of past court decisions + industry custom
-special conditions override standard conditions
-the ejusdem generis rule (of the same kind ) rule
-unclear contract wording construed against grantor
-implied terms
-special rules for exemption clauses
– Unfair Contract Terms Act
• Clauses / terms for most commercial contracts – boilerplate provisions
• Structure of business agreements
• Definitions and interpretation
• Commencement and termination
• Confidentiality and disclosures
• Force majeure clause – doctrine of frustration
• Assignments
• Third party rights – Contracts (Right of Third Party ) Act and doctrine of privity of contracts
• Intellectual property rights – patents, trademarks and copyrights
• Warranties, liabilities, indemnities and guarantees
• Condition precedent
• Exclusions of liability
• Service of notices
• Entire or whole agreement
• Variation clauses
• Waiver clause
• Time of the essence
• Dispute and conflict of laws
• Law and jurisdiction clauses
• Duration and termination
• Mediation and arbitration
• Cumulative remedies and damages
• Consequential damages
• Golden rules for drafting and interpreting commercial contracts
• How to tailor a standard form agreement or precedents
• Pre-contractual documents
- memorandum of understanding
- letter of intent
- comfort letter - letter of agreement
• Checklist of matters which makes the contract terms unenforceable
- anti-competitive terms (Competition Act)
- penalty clauses and liquidated damages
- frustration
- mistake
- insolvency, bankruptcy and winding up
- breach of conditions and essential terms
- misrepresentations
- expiry of limitation period
• Smart Contracts in the Metaverse
- Paperless digital code
- Block chain protocol in a distributed ledger in decentralised space
- Terms & conditions of Smart Contracts
- Programmed in Code in Law
- Ethereum - Smart Contract blockchain protocol
Who should attend
This course is useful to various personnel in a company – sales managers, contract managers, project managers, engineers, human resource, finance personnel and anyone who deals with agreements and manages a contract. Suggested model contracts will be examined to enhance learning. You do not need to have prior legal knowledge to attend this course.
Testimonial
1. Keep Professor Tay - she's a fantastic teacher!
2. Professor Tay is an exceptional teacher - her practical approach makes the course invaluable.
3. The trainer's experience and expertise made a huge difference in my learning experience.
4. I was impressed by Professor Tay's teaching style, which combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights. She's a brilliant educator
5. Prof. Catherine's experience and ability to simplify contract reading and drafting were invaluable. Her presentation was lively and engaging - I was never bored!
6. The interactive approach kept me engaged and motivated throughout the course.
7. The discussions were invaluable - they really helped me grasp the concepts better.
8. I appreciated the clear breakdown of contract structures - it was really helpful.
9. I will apply the new skills directly to my current job responsibilities, enhancing my knowledge and work performance.
10. This course has improved my contract comprehension, allowing me to work more efficiently.
2. Professor Tay is an exceptional teacher - her practical approach makes the course invaluable.
3. The trainer's experience and expertise made a huge difference in my learning experience.
4. I was impressed by Professor Tay's teaching style, which combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights. She's a brilliant educator
5. Prof. Catherine's experience and ability to simplify contract reading and drafting were invaluable. Her presentation was lively and engaging - I was never bored!
6. The interactive approach kept me engaged and motivated throughout the course.
7. The discussions were invaluable - they really helped me grasp the concepts better.
8. I appreciated the clear breakdown of contract structures - it was really helpful.
9. I will apply the new skills directly to my current job responsibilities, enhancing my knowledge and work performance.
10. This course has improved my contract comprehension, allowing me to work more efficiently.
Catherine Tay's Profile
Catherine Tay has over 35 years of lecturing experience as an Associate Professor lecturing business law at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Department of Strategy and Policy, NUS Business School. She is an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore. She is also a barrister-at-law (of Lincoln’s Inn, United Kingdom). She is an author of more than 8 law books, including her best-seller book title called "Contract Law - A layman Guide".
She studied law at Queen Mary College, University of London and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and with a Master of Laws, in which she specialised in Company, Shipping, Insurance and Marine Insurance Laws.
She has facilitated seminars and in-house training courses for many business law topics such as tenancy agreements, contract administration management, procurement contracts, legal and practical aspects of tender management, Service Level Agreements and Outsourcing contracts, oil and gas contract management, insurance contracts, Intellectual Property Laws and PDPA data privacy laws. She is an examiner on law subjects for a number of professional bodies and universities in Singapore and overseas. She has lectured at the NUS Extension in professional and business management law courses.
She was an adjunct lecturer at NUS Institute of System Science, in IT outsourcing contracts for over 20 years. She is the Honourable Legal Advisor for Singapore Optometric Association, as well as for the Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists.
She studied law at Queen Mary College, University of London and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and with a Master of Laws, in which she specialised in Company, Shipping, Insurance and Marine Insurance Laws.
She has facilitated seminars and in-house training courses for many business law topics such as tenancy agreements, contract administration management, procurement contracts, legal and practical aspects of tender management, Service Level Agreements and Outsourcing contracts, oil and gas contract management, insurance contracts, Intellectual Property Laws and PDPA data privacy laws. She is an examiner on law subjects for a number of professional bodies and universities in Singapore and overseas. She has lectured at the NUS Extension in professional and business management law courses.
She was an adjunct lecturer at NUS Institute of System Science, in IT outsourcing contracts for over 20 years. She is the Honourable Legal Advisor for Singapore Optometric Association, as well as for the Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists.
