You are the director tasked with handling a new IT contract for the company. The supplier has given you their contract which says that you can’t rely on any pre-contract discussions. But what if
things go wrong, surely this can’t be right?
Published 31.03.2010
Do your customers expect more of you than you thought you were offering them? Do you find yourself advising on products or supplying services that aren’t part of the deal? As a director, how can you
protect your company’s position?
Published 08.11.2006
The Court of Appeal has overturned an earlier ruling on the enforceability of unsigned contracts and highlighted an important principle of contract law. What has it done and how can the directors be
certain any offers are watertight?
Published 06.07.2010
For years you’ve probably refined your business terms, making sure they’re as watertight as can be. If they’re the last sent, then they’re the ones that count. Not any more! How can you make sure
your contracts don’t leave you high and dry?
Published 18.01.2006
You’ve been told that if your company gets hit by swine ‘flu that it can wriggle out of any contract providing it contains a force majeure clause. Is this right?
Published 03.09.2009
A start-up business has asked if you will contract with them in your personal capacity, rather than through your company. You’re reluctant to turn away business but are there any risks if you agree
to this?
Published 25.04.2013
You’ve been sent a draft commercial contract and underneath the words “accepted by” is a box for your signature. Surely your business will only be bound by the terms and conditions once you’ve signed
on the dotted line?
Published 12.05.2015
You know that most contracts don’t have to be in writing to be legal. But does anyone ever sue over broken verbal agreements? Is it safe to make non-written deals, knowing that you can back out later
without a problem?
Published 12.10.2005
Your company is owed money by a customer who seems “reluctant” to pay. You’re the director responsible for sorting things out - so can you simply walk away from the contract?
Published 23.05.2007
A customer says that you overcharged them for goods sold last year and is now demanding a refund. What’s the legal position and does it differ if they’ve found the same goods cheaper elsewhere?
Published 03.06.2019