Contract Law A 2-day Short Course with Rick Bigwood When and where? Monday 22 February 2010:08:30 AM - 05:00 PM Tuesday 23 February 2010:08:30 AM - 05:00 PM   Location - The Business School, Owen G Glenn Building 12 Grafton Road Auckland City Standard price - $1,895.00 excl GST Overview The purpose of this Short Course is to help avoid some of the pitfalls in contracting, and to provide the sort of background that makes it easier to deal with lawyers and the legal system should the need arise. Attend this Short Course to confidently deal with the contracting process. Topics Covered This Short Course will introduce you to the law of contract, covering everything from: The legal system and how it works The purpose and types of contracts How contracts are made How to read and understand contracts Express and implied contractual terms Mistakes commonly made in forming contracts Misleading conduct and its effects on contracts How consumer protection legislation affects contracts Performance and breach of contract The remedies available for breach of contract, including damages, specific performance, and injunctions Who should attend The Short Course will benefit anyone involved in managing public or private sector business affairs, including: Local Government officials State Owned Enterprise Managers Crown Entity Managers Accountants Office Managers Project Managers Consultants Contractors Subcontractors Sales and Marketing Managers Outcomes At the end of this Short Course, you should: Have a practical understanding of the legal system Understand the various types of contracts and how they are made Be aware of the pitfalls in contracting Foresee problems before they arise Know when to seek legal help Be able to discuss legal issues with a lawyer Understand the remedies available in the event of a dispute What Participants Say "I found the course to be interesting and provided me with an understanding of the basic concepts and terminology of contract law as well as the idiosyncrasies to look out for when creating or reviewing contracts. It was good to have some of my ideas confirmed and others challenged. It has made me more confident in approaching contract negotiations." Stuart Ryan - General Manager @ Centre for Clinical Research & Effective Practice "I was expecting a fairly dry rendition of contract law facts. However, I was really thrilled to find myself participating in an active discussion over contract issues with other like managers with a wide & varied context. Rick's pleasant & easy going style made the two days a thoroughly enjoyable & learning experience. The skills learned are applicable in my everyday work." Pete Theron - National Projects Manager @ ASEA Brown Boveri Ltd "Excellent course that allowed me to use my practical knowledge to understand better the theory of contract law, and discover some areas for improvement in my business. Rick Bigwood is extremely knowledgeable, great to bounce ideas and run real life situations past him in a small class environment." Dean Fox - Finance Manager @ The Laminex Group Presenter Rick Bigwood LLB (Hons) (Auckland), PhD (ANU) Rick Bigwood LLB (Hons) (Auckland), PhD (ANU) is a Barrister and Solicitor of the New Zealand High Court. He teaches Contract, Advanced Contract and Personal Property seminars in Australia and New Zealand. In 1995, Rick became a Professor at The University of Auckland Faculty of Law. In 1998, he received a Teaching Excellence Award. In 2005, he received a Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award. In 2006, he received the National Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award at the Parliament. Finally, Rick has been teaching the Contract Law Short Course very successfully since 2000.

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All notification of withdrawals, transfers, and substitutions must be sent in writing via email to The University of Auckland Business School Executive Development Team at shortcourses@auckland.ac.nz. Full refunds can be obtained up to 30 days before the program start date. Due to the costs incurred for program preparation and administration, any cancellations or requests for transfers or deferrals received 14 days or less from the program start are subject to penalty fees as described below.

• More than 14 days notice: 0% Cancellation
• 7 to 14 days notice: 50% Cancellation
• Less than 7 days notice: 100%

If you do not attend the course and have not advised us in writing or by email before the start date the full fee will apply.

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1. The registrant or substitute does not enrol in another program within one year of the original start date, and/or
2. The registrant or substitute defers or transfers more than two times.

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ENROLMENT FORM - Contract Law

Standard price: $1,895.00 +GST ($2,179.25 incl. GST)

Monday 22 February 2010:08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday 23 February 2010:08:30 AM - 05:00 PM