On this page:
[ 1 ] Results the client will obtain from having us perform the services in this Category
[ 2 ] Value the client will derive from those results, presented in a table of discrete “Benefits” with the “Basis” for each benefit
[ 3 ] Activities we will perform to produce the results
[ 4 ] Outputs we will provide to the client (which are normally contractual deliverables under our agreement)
Category A: TRANSACTIONAL CONTRACT DRAFTING
Disclaimer: Working closely, efficiently, and cost-effectively with attorneys is our specialty, but we are not and do not provide licensed attorney services. The client will need to obtain whatever licensed attorney endorsement or oversight it determines is required with respect to our services.
CLIENT RESULT
DEAL DOCUMENTS THAT ARE:
- Comprehensive, organized, and coherent, addressing all of the necessary details but also painting the big picture
- Both technically and contractually sound
- Readily understandable by staff, managers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers
- Sufficient for legal endorsement if required
- Consistent with policies, processes, and procedures
CLIENT VALUE
BENEFIT |
BASIS |
Quicker negotiations |
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Reduced legal overhead |
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Fewer contractual claims |
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Fewer delayed surprises |
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TYPICAL ACTIVITIES
Negotiated terms & conditions:
- Prepare supplier, contractor, or owner modifications
- Make template adaptations
- Create hybrid solutions
Riders to standard contracts:
- Location-specific terms
- Lender/regulatory items
- Crafted incentives/risk-sharing models and provisions
Amendments & settlements:
- Settle claims and changes
- Renewals and extensions
- Terms & conditions changes
TYPICAL OUTPUTS
OUTLINE |
EXAMPLES |
Complete contracts |
Adapt a boilerplate template for one-time use |
Revised documents |
Incorporate negotiated contractor-requested clause revisions into an owner standard contract form |
Riders or addenda |
Add to the scope of product coverage, change the countries where a product is available, etc. |
Letters of intent |
Memorialize a pricing commitment pending owner funding approval or disbursement |
Memos of understanding |
Set a working basis for future negotiations |
Settlement agreements |
Memorialize resolution of a dispute |