Worried that vague leakage language will cost you time, money or leverage in a Locked Box deal? This lesson gives you a precise, contract‑ready understanding of what “leakage” is, how it differs from Completion Accounts, and how to draft buyer‑ or seller‑favouring clauses that avoid double‑counting and disputes. You'll get focused explanations, practical clause patterns, negotiation rationale, real examples and short exercises so you can spot pitfalls and produce clear, enforceable wording for SPA markups and live negotiations.
Executive-Ready English for Term-Sheet Briefings: How to Summarize Term Sheet Deltas in English with ImpactStruggling to turn complex term-sheet redlines into a two‑minute briefing that prompts decisive action? By the end of this lesson you’ll be able to craft an executive‑ready one‑page that translates legal deltas into clear business impact, a precise ask, and a timeline for decision. You'll get a tight framework (audience framing, the One‑Page Executive layout, language templates), real examples, and practical exercises to practice and check your work. The tone is boardroom‑calibrated and outcome‑focused—lean, exacting guidance designed for live dealmaking.
Table It Without Conceding: Executive-Grade Phrases to Table an Issue Without Conceding in Redlines and EmailsEver had an email or redline where a single sentence unintentionally surrendered leverage? This lesson teaches you to table issues without conceding: after completing it, you’ll confidently draft concise, executive-grade phrases that preserve rights and control escalation. You’ll get a clear framework, a ready-to-use phrase bank with placement guidance, and practical exercises to practice and self-edit—so your communications stay firm, strategic, and negotiation-ready.
Negotiating Breach Notification Windows: Practical English for 24 vs 72 Hour ClausesWorried a 24‑hour breach clause will force premature, error‑prone disclosures—or that 72 hours will leave you exposed? By the end of this lesson you’ll be able to draft and negotiate pragmatic breach‑notification language that aligns precise incident triggers with realistic operational timelines. You’ll get a concise framework: clear explanations of triggers and clock starts, negotiation strategies (including staged notices), real examples and model phrasing, plus short exercises to test your drafting choices. The tone is practical and authoritative—designed to help you reach enforceable compromises that manage legal risk without crippling operations.