Using examples from Singapore jurisprudence to demonstrate how universal principles can be applied in diverse jurisdictional settings, the book examines the cultural and commercial contexts that underpin a multitude of business agreements – such as those relating to the supply of goods, distribution, and franchising – and illustrates how nuances of language are essential in the interpretation and translation of contracts.

Key Features:

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• Critiques common contractual language from both a litigation and transaction standpoint
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• Argues that commercial agreements are the product of ‘language-games’ played between parties
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• Provides practical guidance on the intricacies of drafting and interpreting commercial agreements
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• Outlines a comprehensive framework integrating diverse approaches which can be operationalized in the courtroom and in the boardroom

This book is an essential resource for legal professionals including commercial law advisors, in-house counsel, litigators, and transactional lawyers. The conceptual approach also makes it attractive for scholars and students in commercial law and Asian law.