Managing Your Contract Risks for Non-Legal Professionals

Crucial Need for Contract Law Understanding in Business

Understanding contract law fundamentals is essential for officers and managers involved in any business transactions. A lack of clarity in contract terms can lead to disputes, potentially escalating into legal actions and arbitration. This course underscores the importance of drafting contracts that clearly outline the rights, duties, and remedies for all parties involved, ensuring that business dealings are legally sound and mutually beneficial.

Minimizing Risks Through Effective Contract Management

This workshop is designed for non-legal professionals to gain a working knowledge of contract law principles. Participants will learn to identify ambiguities, mitigate risks, and structure contracts to avoid disputes. Real-world examples and practical exercises will guide attendees in developing the skills needed to protect organizational interests while fostering strong professional relationships.

This two day course is targeted at non-legal professionals. As it is recognized that principles of law are difficult for non-lawyers to understand, the course has been structured to make it easy to follow and the principles are supplemented with many case studies.

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Recognize terms that may render a contract unenforceable, ambiguous, or insufficiently protective.
• Draft clear and precise contractual clauses to minimize ambiguity and prevent disputes.
• Implement strategies to mitigate contractual risks through key clauses such as limitation of liability, indemnity, insurance, and force majeure.
• Understand how to assess contract scope and manage risks effectively in diverse commercial contexts.
• Develop confidence in identifying and addressing potential contractual pitfalls to safeguard organizational interests.

This course is ideal for non-legal professionals engaged in contractual dealings, including but not limited to:

• Company Directors, Contract Managers, and Project Managers.
• Sales and Marketing Managers, Procurement Managers, and Business Development Managers.
• Project Engineers and other professionals involved in contract drafting, negotiation, or management.

"The trainer is a highly knowledgeable legal professional. As a non-legal professional, I gained valuable insights into managing contract risk."

- Christopher Han, Lead Engineer, HTX (2024)

"Chris has good practical knowledge in contracts management and is able to share relevant cases to help understanding. All aspects of the training were relevant and beneficial."

- Poh Leng Png, Deputy Director (Finance), CSA (2024)

"He is knowledgeable and straight to the point, providing clear insights into LD and PDPA."

- Lua Bee Ling, Lead Engineer, HTX (2024)

"He has a strong practical background, which enabled him to share valuable real-world examples. The summary flowcharts he provided were particularly helpful."

- Lim Li Yee, Contracts Manager, Equalbase Development Pte Ltd (2023)

"He is knowledgeable and able to relate his expertise to real-world examples. His insights on contracts, particularly employment contracts and PDPA, were invaluable."

- Tin Lay Theng, Senior Assistant Director, Ministry of Health (2023)

Mr. Christopher Bridges - Expert in Contract Law and Risk Management

Mr. Christopher Bridges brings over 30 years of experience as a litigator specializing in general litigation, contract law, and corporate legal issues. Accredited on the List of Leading Counsel maintained by the High Court of Singapore, Christopher has represented defendants in high-profile cases, including those facing capital offenses. His extensive legal expertise and practical insights make him a trusted authority in the field.

As a part-time lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic and Murdoch University, Christopher has guided countless professionals in mastering business law principles, including contracts, employment rights, and international trade. He combines his academic acumen with real-world experience, offering a balanced and comprehensive perspective on contract management and legal compliance.

With credentials from the University of London and the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, Christopher is also a Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths. His dynamic teaching style ensures participants gain actionable knowledge, empowering them to handle contracts confidently and effectively.