The drafting process has certain elements which can sometimes be
seen as routine – governing provisions and the mechanics of
the contract don't get as much attention as other issues in a
negotiation. Although these elements of legal service can be
seen as immaterial and uninteresting, they can create serious
problems when they don't work.
We have prepared Drafting Rules and
Governing Provisions for Oil & Gas Agreements as a quick
reference guide to these issues which is designed to assist counsel
in enhancing drafting quality and streamlining the drafting
process.
This 19 page publication provides model language for 15 common
governing provisions and an explanation of why they should be used,
distilling current law and convention into practical
recommendations. It also provides guidance on the drafting
process and useful substantive and procedural drafting concepts for
document quality control, including:
