The Managers Guide to Understanding Commercial Contract Negotiation »

Frank Adoranti has over sixteen years experience in commercial law, having worked in both private practice as an in-house counsel for a number of multinational corporations.

As an international corporate lawyer and consultant, Frank has managed legal compliance affairs for companies in over twenty countries. He has acted in and negotiated significant transactions and has managed hundreds of millions of dollars of litigation.

In addition to his qualification as a lawyer, he has an MBA and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries. He is also a Notary public.

Frank has worked with companies in industries as diverse as motorcycle manufacturing, grand prix racing, contract cleaning, facilities management, engineering, technical & assets services, urban and remote area catering, IT distribution, and consumer products.

* Examples are given from "real-life" business situations
* Practical information and "Golden Rules" on what to do and what not to do
* Plain English explanations of legal terms

You've been involved in weeks, or sometimes even months, of hard-fought negotiations. However, the deal is not done until it is written up—not until the final form of contract is agreed upon and executed. You have to have a basic understanding of commercial contracts and all their ramifications every step of the way.

This series explains the basics of commercial contract law, highlights how to spot potential issues before they become a problem and then how to work with a lawyer more effectively if things go wrong. It is a practical series definitely intended for corporate managers rather than lawyers.