This comprehensive coverage of practical contractual matters acts as a 'one-stop' shop for everyone who wishes to understand, or has to negotiate or draft, a commercial contract. It includes a guide to the common legal issues in negotiating and drafting contracts; an explanation of the structure and contents of a commercial contract; good and bad practice in drafting (and in using clear, modern English); the meaning of and use of commonly-used words, phrases and legal jargon; the formalities for creating and signing contracts; commentary on the use of electronic drafting and electronic...