Practical Guide to Drafting Commercial Contracts

It is with great pleasure and gratitude that I present to you the third edition of the Practical Guide to Drafting Commercial Contracts. This edition would not have been possible without the invaluable response and feedback from our esteemed fraternity on the first two editions. Your thoughtful insights, suggestions, and encouragement have played a pivotal role in shaping this revised edition. We are thrilled to introduce several new chapters in this edition, carefully curated to address the evolving landscape of commercial contracts.

To provide a comprehensive and up-to-date resource, these latest additions delve into crucial aspects such as digital contracts, data protection, and e-commerce. We believe that these new chapters will equip legal practitioners with the necessary tools to navigate the modern complexities facing the commercial world. In addition to the expanded content, we are indebted to the contributions of our esteemed guest contributors who have shared their expertise and insights through their articles. The diverse perspectives and vast experience they bring to this edition broaden the scope of our guide, ensuring its relevance and applicability across industries and jurisdictions. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all our contributors, both guest authors and reviewers, whose collective efforts and expertise have undoubtedly enhanced the quality and practicality of this guide. Your dedication to the field of commercial contract drafting is commendable, and we are honoured to have had the opportunity to collaborate with such accomplished professionals.

As always, we remain committed to providing our readers with practical guidance and clear explanations in the increasingly complex world of commercial contracts. We hope that this third edition will continue to serve as an indispensable companion to legal practitioners, contract drafters, and business professionals alike. The Publishers, OakBridge, deserve huge applause for the effective presentation and distribution of this book widely across the world in print and e-formats. The entire editorial team is very persuasive, but not pushy about the quality of content. This book is a labour of love and passion.

Thank you once again for your unwavering support, valuable feedback, and ongoing engagement. We hope this edition proves to be an essential resource in your quest for excellence in commercial contract drafting.

Bhumesh Verma

Author: Bhumesh Verma

Bhumesh Verma is the Managing Partner of Corp Comm Legal, an independent Indian law firm headquartered in New Delhi. With close to 3 decades of experience, he is one of the leading international corporate practitioners from India and among the most followed Indian lawyers on LinkedIn. In addition to his legal practice, he is an avid reader, a sought-after speaker, a guest faculty, a corporate trainer, and a prolific writer. He has contributed to the in-house journals of many international law firms on Indian laws and global books and published more than 500 articles so far.