Are you reviewing supplier agreements, authorising project contracts, or managing procurement in your business or organisation? Understanding contract law fundamentals is crucial to avoid costly errors and legal pitfalls, but you don’t need to be a lawyer to manage contracts effectively.
Delivered by iTrain & Consult, this practical masterclass, “Contract Law for Non-Lawyers,” is specifically designed for professionals who regularly interact with contracts. It provides essential legal knowledge focused specifically on Australian law, equipping you with hands-on tools and techniques to interpret, draft, and manage contractual agreements with greater confidence and reduced risk.
Learn from a senior legal practitioner with extensive commercial and government experience across Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Gain practical insights into local legal obligations and learn how to apply core contract law principles in real-world scenarios relevant to your role.
Understand fundamental Australian contract law, including how contracts are formed, enforced, and legally binding.
Identify key contractual risks and problematic clauses under Australian law, while learning best practices for drafting clear, enforceable agreements.
Gain confidence interpreting, negotiating, and managing contracts in practical settings like RFPs, tenders, and supply agreements (public and private sectors).
Recognise options for addressing breaches, including available remedies and alternative dispute resolution processes under Australian legislation.
Alan is the founder of iTrain & Consult. He’s a distinguished commercial lawyer with 25+ years of experience across Australia and international jurisdictions. He advises national and multinational companies on complex corporate, commercial, and international business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
Beyond law, Alan is a serial entrepreneur in professional services, real estate, construction building supplies, education, and FMCG industries. He built ALN Legal from a start-up law firm in Sydney to being later acquired by a national law firm, setting a benchmark for growth. He was the director of an Australian lighting company, manufacturing in China and distributing in the UAE.
As a keynote speaker and corporate trainer, Alan has delivered engaging sessions since 2017. He has developed and facilitated courses on Contract Law for Non-Lawyers, Performance Management, Business Strategy, and Corporate Management, training professionals in leading Australian, international companies and Australian government organisations.
Alan’s passion for education and legal empowerment is evident in his work with The Leadership Institute and other corporate event platforms. His ability to simplify complex legal concepts makes him a sought-after expert in corporate training and professional development.
