How will the courts interpret your contracts?

Asia Open Seminar - Autumn 2024_5

The session is tailored for in-house counsel and business leaders who seek a deeper understanding of contract interpretation to prevent and navigate disputes. Our cross-border litigation, arbitration and investigations team, with experts from common law (Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, and England) and civil law (mainland China) jurisdictions, will share common pitfalls that may lead to differences in interpretation. We will also provide a comparative review of the core principles of interpretation in different jurisdictions, explaining how adjudicators from common law and civil law backgrounds might read and interpret your contract terms. 

The session will cover:  

  • Principles of interpretation in different jurisdictions
  • What to do if your desired interpretation fails
  • Case studies 
  • Contractual drafting tips

CPD 
1 Law Society of Hong Kong accredited CPD point is being applied for.

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