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Sarah Fox

Sarah Fox

Author, Speaker

Sarah Fox is an expert contract drafter and reviewer, especially when it comes to simple effective construction contracts. With 25 years’ experience, she creates contracts that are easy to read, understand, and use. She also offers bespoke training through her website, https://500words.co.uk/.

Expertise: Drafting Short Contracts

Location: Wilmslow, England

More Information: https://500words.co.uk/

Posts by Sarah Fox

Contract Teardown

How To Draft Shorter Construction Contracts 

Contracts that take forever to negotiate, are unclear to everyone but lawyers, and generate too many disputes between parties seem to be the status quo, especially in business. A long contract with complex jargon can confuse both parties and lead to a longer sales cycle. Sarah Fox, a construction lawyer and contract brevity expert, has strong sentiments about lawyers who copy/paste thoughtlessly. She explains how contract drafters can make life easier for both the client and the consulting by modifying the language.