Introductory Course
2 DAYS- LAW OF NEGLIGENCE
Negligence is a very commonly used termniology particularly in the oil an gas sector yet many have no legal understanding of negligence. The objective therefore is to teach participants how the vaioriou actors such as companies, contractors, employers, employees, third party consultants can become the subject matter of liability under negilgence.
INTRODUCTION TO LAW OF NEGLIGENCE
- What is law of tort compared with contract law
- Elements of negligence
- Law of compensation for negligence
- Calculation of damages
The Introduction will cover the area of law of tort, types of tortuous obligations and how they are different from contractual obligations. Elements of negligence would be covered in detail including how to calculate damages once liability for negligence is determined.
NEGLIGENCE IN OIL AND GAS SERVICES
- NEGLIGENCE versus gross negligence
- Accidents and loss
- Contract clauses on negligence
- Exclusion of liability for negligence
E& P companies are constantly engaged with companies providing oil and gas services . Through problem based scenarios, participants would be explained how negligence claims arise and can be avoidedGeology Exploration, Drilling,
PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
- Negligent Misstatements
- Negligence by Professionals
- Proof of damage, claims, defences
Through interactive case studies, participants would understand the aspects of professional negligence, analyze the duty of care owed by lawyers, financial advisors etc to their clients and third parties. This is particularly important for managers and executives that engage professional legal services during transactions and other business opportunties
EMPLOYEES
- Employer’snegligence towards employees
- Vicariousliability
- Avoidingnegligence claims
Participants will learn the scenarios in which an employer can be negligence towards employees and vice versa. Once again for mangers, supervisors it is important to know how a company can be held vicariously liable for negligent actions of its employees.
All
individuals that work with service
companies, professional advisors and consultants, Managers, executives,
directors of the company