Execution

Executing documents

Private Client lawyers work on a large variety of matters, many of which involve written agreements that will need to be executed by the parties. Many but not all of these agreements need to be executed as deeds. Accordingly it is important to know when a deed is required and to understand the differences in how deeds and simple contracts are executed.

This subtopic summarises the law, guidance and practice relating to simple contracts and deeds, including in particular:

1. •

   the key elements that must be present to create a contract

2. •

   what simple contracts are and how they are executed