Commercial's The Art of Contract Drafting: Guide for Indian and Global Agreements – Edition 2026 is a comprehensive and practical guide designed to help lawyers, corporate professionals, in-house counsels, consultants, and law students master the essential skills of modern contract drafting. Fully updated for 2026, this edition reflects the latest developments in commercial law, global contracting practices, digital transactions, cross-border agreements, and contemporary drafting standards. It offers a detailed, step-by-step approach to structuring, negotiating, and drafting legally sound, enforceable, and commercially efficient contracts.

This book simplifies the complexities of contract language by explaining core drafting principles, contemporary clauses, negotiation strategies, and drafting techniques used in both Indian and international commercial transactions. With practical illustrations, sample clauses, drafting checklists, and real-world examples, the book bridges the gap between theoretical understanding and practical legal application.

Covering a wide variety of agreements—ranging from employment and service contracts to NDAs, technology agreements, investment contracts, joint ventures, supply/distribution agreements, franchise agreements, and online/e-commerce contracts—this edition equips readers with the tools needed to draft precise, risk-mitigated, and business-aligned agreements. The 2026 edition places special emphasis on digital-age agreements, electronic signatures, data protection clauses, ESG-compliant clauses, arbitration/ADR provisions, and cross-border contractual obligations.

Key Features:

• Updated for 2026 Commercial Practices: Incorporates the latest trends in contract drafting, industry standards, digital contracting norms, and global commercial requirements.

• Covers Indian & International Agreements: Provides drafting guidance relevant to domestic Indian agreements as well as cross-border and multinational corporate contracts.

• Step-by-Step Drafting Techniques: Explains how to structure contracts, define obligations, limit liability, allocate risks, and draft watertight clauses.

• Extensive Clause Library: Includes sample clauses for indemnity, warranties, representations, termination, force majeure, confidentiality, IP rights, data privacy, dispute resolution, and more.

• Focus on Digital & Technology Contracts: Covers drafting for IT services, SaaS agreements, licensing, digital payments, cybersecurity requirements, and cross-border data transfers.

• Practical Checklists & Templates: Features drafting checklists, negotiation points, red-flag indicators, and template structures for various commercial agreements.

• Judicial Perspective: Highlights recent Indian and international judgments impacting contractual interpretation, enforceability, and drafting standards.

• Clarity on Risk Management: Guides readers on identifying commercial risks, ensuring compliance, and building protective language into agreements.

• Ideal for Professionals & Students: Suitable for lawyers, in-house counsels, law students, business managers, contract administrators, and corporate professionals.

• Authoritative & Reliable: Published by Commercial, known for producing high-quality legal and professional reference material.

Why This Book is Essential:

• Bridges Theory with Practice: Moves beyond legal theory to provide actionable drafting strategies that can be directly applied in professional work.

• Improves Drafting Accuracy: Helps readers avoid common drafting errors, ambiguity, and unintended legal consequences.

• Supports Global Business Needs: Equips readers to handle multinational agreements with confidence and clarity.

• Enhances Negotiation & Contract Management: Enables professionals to draft contracts that balance legal protection with commercial practicality.

• Perfect Learning Resource: A top reference for law schools, corporate training programs, competitive exam aspirants, and new legal practitioners.

• Comprehensive & User-Friendly: Structured in an accessible manner with practical insights, making it easy for both beginners and experienced professionals.

Commercial's The Art of Contract Drafting: Guide for Indian and Global Agreements – Edition 2026 is an essential and insightful guide for anyone involved in drafting, reviewing, or negotiating contracts. With updated insights, practical tools, and globally aligned drafting techniques, this edition serves as an indispensable companion for professionals navigating modern commercial and legal environments.