Essentials of Contract Drafting and Negotiation for Construction Professionals

A practical and user-friendly guide for construction professionals.

Essentials of Contract Drafting and Negotiation for Construction Professionals is a practical and user-friendly guide to common practical contractual matters and is intended for construction professionals involved in contract drafting and negotiating. Knowing how to draft an effective contract is crucial in construction, particularly because of the complex and technical nature of construction projects. Divided into six chapters, this guide will enhance and refresh essential knowledge for lawyers and construction professionals who need to understand the principles of drafting and interpreting construction contracts, how to clearly identify and include key elements in these contracts, as well as how to avoid legal traps and pitfalls in contract negotiations and enforcement.
 

Gary Soo is a practicing barrister and chartered engineer and co-founder of the Hong Kong Legal Training Institute.

Peter Cheng is cofounder of the Hong Kong Legal Training Institute.