Common use of Conduct of Defence Clause in Contracts

Conduct of Defence. The Indemnifying Party's defence lawyers must be reasonably experienced and qualified in the areas of litigation applicable to the defence. The Indemnifying Party has the right to assert any defences, causes of action or counterclaims available given the subject of the Claim and also has the right to settle the Claim, subject always to the Indemnified Party's prior written consent. The Indemnified Party agrees to provide the Indemnifying Party with reasonable assistance, at the Indemnifying Party's expense, as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party in connection with any defence, including, without limitation, providing the Indemnifying Party with information, documents, records and reasonable access to the Indemnified Party as the Indemnifying Party reasonably deems necessary.