This course offers a clear introduction to managing common legal, financial, and operational risks in commercial contracts.

Participants learn how to identify different categories and timings of risk (pre- vs. post-contractual), while exploring effective strategies such as reviewing clauses, drafting protections, or leveraging third-party options.

Learn to recognise core commercial risks relevant to New Zealand businesses, distinguish between various risk types (legal or financial) and timings, and suggest strategies to minimise exposure and safeguard contractual interests.

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify common legal, financial, and operational risks when negotiating or analysing commercial contracts.
• Differentiate risk types in commercial contracts by category (legal or financial) or timing (pre-contractual or post-contractual).
• Generate strategies to manage identified risks in commercial contracts, including contractual clause review, drafting, and third-party strategies.

At the end of this on-demand course, you may claim 2 CPD hours.

You will have access to this course for six months from the date of purchase.