Training Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will:

• Know when a contract is formed
• Understand the basic requirements and elements of contract formation
• Understand the differences of terms and conditions
• Know when a contract may be void of voidable

Training Outline

Contract

• Offer and acceptance
• Intention to create legal relations
• Consideration
• Capacity to enter into contracts
• Form of contract
• Free consent-vitiating factors-voidable contracts
• Void contracts

Doctrine of Privity of Contract

• Part-payment under common law
• Part-payment and the equitable doctrine of promissory estoppel
• Terms and representations
• Classification of contractual terms
• Exclusion clauses in contracts
• Contracts in restraint of trade

Discharge of a Contract

• Remedies for breach of contract

Who Should Attend

The programme is ideal for:

• Corporate administrators
• Paralegals
• Service providers
• Anyone wanting to become familiar with the basics of Contract law in Cyprus

Training Style

The programme is designed to deliver knowledge and enhance participants’ skills via short lectures, case-studies, practical examples, real-life simulations. Participants will be able to engage in discussions surrounding the principles of Contract law and the basic elements of the same. They will also benefit from feedback at the end of the programme and take away the knowledge gained to be transferred at their workplace.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 6 CPD units in Law. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

The course has been approved and verified by the Cyprus Bar Association (CyBAR). The Summary of CyBAR’s Updated CPD Guidelines Based on the Operational Framework of the Cyprus Bar Association (CBA) Academy can be found here.

In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.