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The WFH-parent juggle - having understanding colleagues is key
The WFH-parent juggle - having understanding colleagues is key
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What are effective strategies for addressing contract violations?
You should seek legal advice even if you plan to go down the ADR route - or in any circumstances where the non-breaching party would like to be compensated by the party in breach, and the two can't reach an acceptable compromise by informal discussion. Lawyers can help you understand all the options, and should try to support you in finding an amicable solution wherever possible.
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What are the most effective ways to terminate a contract without burning bridges?
Always allow enough time for the other party to find an alternative solution. The contractual notice provision sets out the minimum period of notice that you need to give. However, if you really want to end things amicably, ask the other party how much time they need to e.g. replace the service you have been providing (if you're a supplier), or redeploy, or make redundant, the personnel who have been providing the services (if you're a customer). You're much more likely to end the contract on good terms if the other party has not suffered a huge loss or inconvenience as a result.
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What are some tips for writing easy-to-understand contract clauses?
The most important point of all, which should have been at the very top of this article, is "know your audience". This is a key factor to consider with any written medium, and contracts are no different. What is easy to understand for a legal counsel at a big corporation, will not always be easy to understand for a consumer. On the flip side, some standard commercial clauses can become very unwieldy when written in consumer-friendly "plain English", and this isn't necessary if your readers will be other lawyers or experienced business people.
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How can you demonstrate your ability to work well with others in Contract Negotiation?
Understanding both the other party's end goal, and the risks that they perceive to be important, is crucial to finding a happy compromise. Pertinent questions tailored to understanding their requirements will be much more likely to achieve results than trying to force your own point of view. Then suggesting ways to help them achieve their goals while minimising their perceived risks will often win you the deal.
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Our family office investor recently confided in me that he was surprised DQ was thriving. In fact, he was impressed we're still operating at…
Our family office investor recently confided in me that he was surprised DQ was thriving. In fact, he was impressed we're still operating at…
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What happens when you combine skills in cloud platforms, digital product development and AI with expertise in experience innovation and commerce?…
What happens when you combine skills in cloud platforms, digital product development and AI with expertise in experience innovation and commerce?…
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March Women is a proud supporter of The M&A Summit 2024, which is taking place in London on Monday 21st October. The last two post-COVID years have…
March Women is a proud supporter of The M&A Summit 2024, which is taking place in London on Monday 21st October. The last two post-COVID years have…
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Co-Chair Women in Tech Law Group
SCL - Society for Computers and Law
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Rebecca Keating and I chair the committee for this group - ensuring that SCL puts on a variety of interesting and insightful sessions (both online and in person) focused on the roles of women lawyers in our sector. The group is open to all.
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Treasurer
Friends of Dunraven
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Friends of Dunraven
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Treasurer
The Hampstead Players
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English
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The Law Society
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