Welcome to our resources page, with insights and links to information about contract drafting, negotiation and legal knowledge. Our curated selection spans from expert blogs on contract drafting tips and negotiation strategies, to in-depth guides on contract law, data privacy, technology in legal services and procurement.
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Contract Drafting
5 BLOGS ON CONTRACTING
Engage with contract experts worldwide through insightful articles:
- Best Practices for Drafting a Statement of Work (SOW) Template
- Four Strategy Sessions Leaders Can Implement to Level-Up Contract Management
Master the skills of contract drafting:
- Contract advice: dos and don’ts when you’re just starting out
- Eight not-so-obvious contract tips for lawyers
#3 On Contracts
Learn important tools about contract drafting, reviewing and negotiation:
- Better contract drafting: A collection of my favorite posts, with tips
- Signing a business contract? An e-book guide for business people
Get tips on how to create better contracts:
Get useful practical insights in contract drafting:
NOTES ON CONTRACT DRAFTING
Notes on Contract Drafting, Getting sensible terms to signature sooner, by D.C. Toedt III: see website
Contract Negotiation
a) 5 BLOGS ON NEGOTIATING
Get the confidence to negotiate better:
- https://www.expertnegotiator.com/tip/work-works/
- https://www.expertnegotiator.com/tip/dealing-with-surprises-in-negotiations/
Acquire tools to improve negotiation skills:
- https://theaccidentalnegotiator.com/closing-the-deal/how-to-negotiate-when-you-are-under-pressure
- https://theaccidentalnegotiator.com/explore/how-can-you-get-to-win-win
#3 Shapiro Negotiations Institute
Learn negotiation planning and be aware of common negotiation mistakes to avoid them:
- https://www.shapironegotiations.com/uncategorized/negotiation-planning/
- https://www.shapironegotiations.com/business/the-most-common-negotiation-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/
Be aware of certain situations and learn some negotiation strategies to handle anger:
- https://negotiations.ninja/blog/slay-rebecca-zungs-formula-for-negotiating-with-narcissists/
- https://negotiations.ninja/blog/5-negotiation-quotes-that-you-can-apply-to-your-next-negotiation/
#5 Black Swan Group: The Negotiation Edge
Learn negotiation tactics for success:
- https://www.blackswanltd.com/the-edge/negotiation-training-the-top-4-no-oriented-questions
- https://www.blackswanltd.com/the-edge/5-ways-tactical-empathy-can-assist-you-in-getting-what-you-want
b) THE PROGRAM ON NEGOTIATION AT HARVARD LAW SCHOOL
Empower your negotiation skills with daily blog insights:
- Negotiation Logistics: Best Practices for Better Deals
- How to Deal with Threats: 4 Negotiation Tips for Managing Conflict at the Bargaining Table
- Emotional Triggers: How Emotions Affect Your Negotiating Ability
c) THE BLACK SWAN GROUP
Resolve business communication challenges using hostage negotiation tactics. Explore:
d) AMERICAN NEGOTIATION INSTITUTE
Get guides for better understanding the needs and contract strategies:
- https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/
- https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/guide-detail-example-2/
e) HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW
Access management insights covering negotiation, leadership, and strategies:
f) KNOWLEDGE AT WHARTON
Get contract negotiation tactics:
g) DE NEDERLANDSE BEROEPSORGANISATIE VOOR ONDERHANDELAARS (NLBVO)
Stay updated with NLBVO News, committed to effective negotiations in the Netherlands.
- NLBVO News (in Dutch)
Contract Law and Knowledge
a) INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT LAW
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) governs cross-border transactions. Explore key resources:
- Cases, materials and legal texts: CISG-online
- CISG scholarly articles, other CISG links: Institute of International Commercial Law (IICL)
#2 Black letter rules
Understanding fundamental legal concepts ensures clarity. Explore black-letter texts in the Opinions of the CISG Advisory Council for uniform application.
#3 Brussels 1
Explore the EU legal framework governing jurisdiction, recognition, and enforcement of judgments within the EU.
#4 Rome 1
Navigate the rules determining applicable laws for contractual obligations in civil and commercial matters.
#4 Rome 2
Discover regulations governing non-contractual obligations (torts) in civil and commercial matters.
b) GUIDES
#1 Ashurst
Learn about contract clause on limitation:
Data Privacy
a) EU LEGISLATION
#1 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Stay compliant with GDPR in respect to personal data processing:
#2 Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications (ePrivacy Directive)
Stay compliant with ePrivacy Directive in respect to electronic communications, such as email, for a marketing campaign:
b) YOUR EUROPE
Understand your basic rights as an individual under EU law:
Legal Websites & Blogs
PLATFORMS
#1 Law.com
Gain insights into the legal industry, e-commerce, and legal technology:
#2 LawSites
Explore legal technology, practice, ethics, and innovation:
#3 SaaStr
Join the SaaS community for articles, podcasts, and events:
#4 LegalDive
Business journalism and in-depth insight into impactful news in-house counsel and legal operations professionals need to know. Link to the website.
Procurement
a) PROCUREMENT LEADERS
Access industry insights, reports, and webinars for procurement professionals:
b) PROCUREMENT BLOG
Discover practical insights for procurement professionals by Tom Mills.
c) EU FACT SHEETS ON PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
Explore insightful facts about public procurement contracts within the EU.