What are the basic principles of using the English language in contracts? What are the rules of interpretation? How do we translate "Legal English"? Which terms of legal language require special attention? In this seminar we examine the difficulties in translating from Legal English in a Contract Law situation and in particular dealing with key terms such as "time is of the essence", "material breach", "termination for good cause" and "rescission". The meeting is intended to be a practical workshop with participants being encouraged to be involved in asking questions and seeking solutions.

Seminarinhalte:

• Basic Principles of Contract English
• Rules of Interpretation for Contract and Legal Texts
• Special terminology: Translation into German
• Standard Types of Contract Texts: Boilerplates

Zielgruppe:
Translators and Interpreters using texts in Legal English and contracts in particular with their work.

Methoden:
This workshop is held in English by way of discussions and "mini-workshops".

Über den Referenten

Stuart Bugg was born in Hull, England. He is a Barrister (England and Wales) and a Barrister and Solicitor (New Zealand).
He now practices law in Nuremberg, Germany, with German colleagues and is a member of the Law Society (England & Wales), as well as the Nuremberg Regional Law Society (Rechtsanwaltskammer Nuremberg).
He has given numerous seminars for the BDÜ on translating in Legal English and German.