Commercial Law for Managers
Managers commit their organisations legally through ordinary decisions and correspondence. This course covers the commercial law that governs those commitments, so that managers recognise when they are creating an obligation and when they need advice.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01How contracts are formed, often accidentally
- 02Authority: who can bind the organisation and how
- 03Terms, representations and the risk in sales talk
- 04Correspondence, email and creating obligations by conduct
- 05Breach, damages and the remedies actually available
- 06Agency, distribution and partnership arrangements
- 07Recognising the point at which you need a lawyer
What you will gain
- Recognise when a binding agreement has been created
- Understand how authority to bind the organisation works
- Identify the legal risks in everyday commercial correspondence
- Explain the main remedies available when things go wrong
- Manage relationships with agents, distributors and partners
- Know which matters must be referred to legal advisers
Who should attend
- Line and commercial managers
- Sales and business development staff
- Procurement and operations managers
- Business owners without legal support
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 24 to 26 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 8 to 10 Feb 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 20 to 22 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 22 to 24 Jun 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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