The document templates on our site are based on the forms most frequently requested in practice. They save considerable time, but every template is only a starting point.
What a template gives you
- Structure — it shows which sections the document should contain.
- Language — it offers familiar, well-understood legal wording.
- Speed — instead of drafting from scratch, you are editing.
Five points to check when adapting a template
1. Party details
Check names, registration details and the basis of representation carefully. The document should state clearly where the signatory's authority comes from — the charter, a power of attorney or an internal order.
2. Precision of the subject matter
Templates describe the subject matter in general terms. Make it specific to your situation, stating quantity, quality, timing and scope. A large share of disputes in practice arises precisely from a vaguely drafted subject matter.
3. Deadlines and payment terms
Every deadline should be named: when it starts, how it is calculated and what follows from a delay. The phrase "in good time" means nothing.
4. Liability and dispute resolution
Limits of liability, the level of contractual penalties and the court or arbitral forum for disputes are left open in a template. Choose them deliberately.
5. Check the current version of the law
Legislation changes. Before relying on a template, check the version of the relevant provisions currently in force.
A ready-made form does not replace legal analysis. It is only a way of recording the result of that analysis.
When to involve a lawyer
Do not rely on a template alone if:
- the value of the transaction is significant for you;
- the other side is proposing its own form;
- the relationship is long-term or cross-border;
- the document concerns a licence, a pledge, a shareholding or intellectual property.
You can reach the templates from the Documents page. To have a document adapted to your situation, get in touch with us.
This material is general information only and does not constitute legal advice.