Contracts
Articles tagged “Contracts”.
Shareholders' Agreement: What It Is and Why Every Company Should Have One
Understand what a shareholders' agreement is, what it governs (entry and exit, decisions, profits, conflicts), and why it prevents costly disputes between partners.
Read article →Letter of intent (LOI): what it is for
Learn what a letter of intent (LOI) is, what it is used for in business negotiations, and which points usually deserve attention in its drafting.
Read article →Penalty clause: how to set contractual fines
Understand what a penalty clause is, how it works, and what precautions to take when setting contractual fines in a clear and proportionate way.
Read article →Essential clauses of a business contract
Which clauses a business contract cannot do without — subject matter, term, termination, penalty, jurisdiction and confidentiality — to reduce risk and avoid litigation.
Read article →Service agreement: what to include
Learn what to include in a service agreement to define scope, deadlines, and responsibilities and to reduce risks in the commercial relationship.
Read article →Terminating a business contract: how to end it safely
Mutual termination, termination for breach and unilateral notice: understand the ways to end a business contract without creating liabilities and litigation.
Read article →Due Diligence When Buying a Company: What Gets Reviewed
What due diligence is, why it is indispensable before buying a company, and which contingencies (corporate, tax, labor, contractual) are reviewed.
Read article →Earn-out and non-compete: key clauses in M&A
Understand how earn-out and non-compete clauses work in M&A transactions and what precautions are usually necessary.
Read article →The franchise agreement and the Franchise Disclosure Document (COF)
Understand how the franchise agreement works, the role of the Franchise Disclosure Document (COF) and the precautions to take before signing.
Read article →Software and SaaS contracts: what cannot be missing
Licensing, SLA, personal data (LGPD), intellectual property and liability: the key points to watch in software and SaaS contracts.
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