english law for international lawyers
Mirroring the almost universal use of the English language in international trade, the use of English law in international contracts is fast becoming the norm. This presents particular problems for lawyers whose education has been in another legal system, such as: -
- No Code in the background
- Long, complex documentation
- Unfamiliar terminology - what are 'reps & warranties'?
- Unfamiliar concepts - what is 'consideration'?
- Unfamiliar methodology - all those cases!
Rowansbank Associates has for some years been developing and delivering a course specifically designed for lawyers from civil law jurisdictions who have to cope with negotiating, drafting and implementing international transactions under English law and using English legal terminology.