Civil Law & Contracts: 20-Point Guide
Each item below is a practical step or decision point relevant to your matter.
- Sales & Service AgreementsClarity on scope, price, and delivery.Acceptance criteria and change control.Governing law and jurisdiction fit.
- NDAs / ConfidentialityMutual vs one-way NDAs explained.Duration, carve-outs, and remedies.Practical protection beyond signatures.
- IP LicensingField, territory, and exclusivity logic.Royalties, audits, and improvements.Termination triggers and survival.
- Employment ContractsProbation, duties, and non-competition.Leave, IP assignment, confidentiality.Termination and severance clauses.
- Service Level AgreementsUptime, response, and credits math.Reporting, audits, and penalties.Dispute resolution path designed.
- Data Processing AgreementsRoles under PDPA and cross-border.Sub-processors and incident notice.Data subject requests handling.
- Agency/DistributionAuthority, territory, and targets.Stock, returns, and grey market risk.Competition and IP protection.
- Joint VenturesCapital, governance, and reserved matters.Exit: puts, calls, and deadlock tools.IP and non-compete boundaries.
- Real Estate ContractsDeposit, completion, and defects.Risk transfer and insurance coverage.Remedies and specific performance.
- Loan AgreementsCovenants, security, and events of default.Interest calculations and fees clarity.Enforcement and intercreditor issues.
- Settlement AgreementsScope of release and confidentiality.No admission and non-disparagement.Enforcement and breach consequences.
- Arbitration ClausesInstitution, seat, and language picked.Interim measures and emergency relief.Award enforcement strategy planned.
- Mediation FirstWhen mediation saves time and cost.Mediator selection and format options.Pre-mediation briefs and outcomes.
- Notarization & LegalizationEN/TH notarization and certification.MOFA & embassy legalization steps.Courier chain and tracking handled.
- Debt RecoveryDemand letters and negotiation tracks.Payment plans and security obtained.Filing timeline and costs forecast.
- Court FilingsPleadings, evidence, and witness prep.Timetables and adjournment tactics.Budgeting and expectations aligned.
- Compliance PlaybooksTemplates, checklists, and training.Version control and responsibility map.Audits and continuous improvement.
- Risk ReviewsIdentify contract and process risks.Prioritize fixes and assign owners.Monitor KPIs and report monthly.
- Certified TranslationsAccurate EN/TH legal translations.Formatting preserved for filing.Turnaround options incl. urgent.
- On-call CounselFractional GC for SMEs and startups.Weekly office hours and rapid advice.Business-first, litigation-ready.