Can the figures of rhetoric  (read more) help you become a better writer? There are two tips from rhetoric … Read More

Over the summer months each newsletter will focus most of its attention on one of my four themes: showstoppers, trust, … Read More

Showstoppers are
A clause or term that could bring negotiations or your contract to a juddering halt
Over the past 9 months, … Read More

I have been reading The Elements of Eloquence by Mark Forsyth (author of the Etymologicon) in which he explains and … Read More

It’s time to come out of the closet – I am not just a contract geek but I have maths … Read More

Now you are convinced of the benefits of readable contracts (read more), this post describes a process for … Read More

In ‘the Art of Readable Writing’ (1949) Rudolph Flesch provides advice that applies to writers of legal documents as well … Read More

After a scorching weekend in the UK thoughts turn to sunnier climes and holidays. My theme for this collection of … Read More

Most consultant appointments allow a licence for your client to use your drawings and designs for the Project for which … Read More