The Boutique Lawyer Show: The need for clear, easy-to-understand contracts

There has long been, Gemma Nugent says, a “convention of having long contracts”, particularly in sectors like construction. Clients, however, are seeking legal documentation that is more easily digested and that they can better comprehend – and she is on a mission to provide this. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes SoundLegal director Gemma Nugent to discuss her journey from the in-house realm to operating as a sole practitioner in Alfred Cove, Western Australia, why she finds contracts work so uplifting, the issues she sees in the design and implementation of many legal contracts, and the diversity of thought among legal practitioners about the necessity or otherwise of long, convoluted contracts.

Nugent also delves into what she believes constitutes a clear and easy-to-understand contract, why simplification is a win-win for all parties, convincing clients of the need for simplification, how lawyers can adjust their mindsets in creating contracts that are more fit for purpose and not convoluted for the sake of it, and her broader guidance for practitioners in getting their documentation right in order to ensure optimal client service delivery. If you like this episode, show your support by  rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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