Drafting Settlement Agreements - The Thorny Issues

Introduction

Most claims eventually result in a settlement. In drafting the settlement document, issues not previously thought about often emerge.

The phrase ‘settlement of the claim’ provokes many questions: Which claim? Who benefits and can other parties be protected?

By attending, you will gain the practical insight to draft settlement agreements that are clear, comprehensive and enforceable. Learn how to protect your client, manage potential future claims, and reduce the risk of disputes over interpretation.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The best format for the agreement
• Avoiding ambiguity
• Choosing between releasing present, possible, and future claims
• How to protect non-parties to the current dispute
• Agreements not to sue: are they just 'belt and braces' or unnecessary?
• Can issues around the meaning of settlement agreements be determined summarily outside of a Tomlin order?