You have reached an agreement in principle with the other side to settle a dispute. Now what do you do? A settlement is only as good as the settlement agreement. How do you make sure the settlement agreement is effective in protecting your interest? It is important to understand the essential provisions of a settlement agreement on payment mechanism, scope of release, manner of conclusion of legal proceedings etc., so careful thought should be given on drafting them. In this webinar, we will give you a practical guide to drafting effective settlement agreements:

1. Why do we need settlement agreements
2. Key provisions of a settlement agreement
3. Ways to bring an end to legal proceedings
4. Ancillary matters such as settlement offers made in accordance with the Court’s Rules

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