The Women in Energy (Pakistan) Islamabad Chapter and Energy Resource Management are conducting a workshop for capacity building in law for women in the energy sector. The speaker Barrister Sarah Kazmi would be training the participants in a 5 hour session over two days.
Day 1
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
5:00 pm – Registration, Introductions
5:15 pm-7:15 pm Session 1: Contract Formation & Mechanics
Basic Principles of Contract Law
- Ingredients of a Contract
- Verbal and written contracts
10 minute break
- Difference between Agreements, Contracts and MOU’s
- Breach, Termination, Damages
Contract Mechanics
- Execution, Termination, Amendment, Novation Assignment, Renewal
7:15-7:30 Conclusion
Day 2 5:00pm- 7:30 pm
5:00 pm- Registration, Introduction
5:15 pm -6:15 pm Session 2: How to read and interpret Contract clauses
Contract Structure
- Title, Recitals, Main Provisions, Signature, Execution.
Common Clauses
- Payment Clauses, Force Majeure
- Termination, Governing Law, Applicable law
- Dispute Resolution, Arbitration rules
6:15pm 7:15 pm Session 3: Contract Claims
- Ingredients of a contract claim
- Knowing when to contact a lawyer
- Common mistakes made by contract managers
7:30 Conclusion and Certificates