Contract Law

With more and more businesses choosing to hire agents, the careful drafting of contracts has never been more vital. When entering into negotiations with an agent, at what point do your negotiations become a binding agreement? Alan Ma finds the answer to this question with reference to a High Court case.

Breach of contract is a common issue experienced by those involved in international trade. Where a party fails to perform his obligations under a contract, what action can be taken by the injured party to secure fair compensation and how are these damages calculated? Alan Ma finds the answer to these questions with reference to two recent High Court cases.