this session discuss about MoU and its variations, lock-in lock-out MoU, GSA and or MSPA Concerns, GTA Concerns, English Law, New York Law and Civil Continental Law
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GSA-MSPA GTA
The Contracting Process
[For Non Engineer]
Sampe L. Purba
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Defined Terms
Normally put in definition and capitalized in the
beginning of Contract
Purposes:
1. Clarity
2. Consistency
3. Scope
4. Efficiency
5. Legal effect
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Memorandum of Understanding
Formal agreements between two or more
Parties
Outlining the terms and details of mutual
understanding or agreement
Various in terms of legal enforceability and
degree of commitment
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Variations of MoU
1. Indicative [non-binding MOU]
Intent, flexibility, Non-enforceability
2. Binding MoU
Legal obligation, specificity, commitment
3. Hybrid MoU
Mixed terms, intentional ambiguity, Clarity required
4. Framework or Umbrella MoU
General agreement, Future actions, Non-binding nature
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Lock-in vs Lock-out MoU
Lock in MOU
both parties committed to the
negotiation or deal-making
process
May involve mutual exclusivity or
a commitment to proceed with
negotiation
Ensures both parties remain fully
committed to pursuing the deal
Lock-out MOU
Lock-out or preventing third
party to discuss on the same
subject matter
Exclusivity for one party,
preventing them from engaging
with third parties
ensures one party is the sole
negotiator, excluding others
during the negotiation process
Commitment Focus, Exclusivity, Use Cases
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GSA and/ or MSPA Concerns
Seller
Frequent payment by
buyer
Manageable deliverability
Limited liability for failure
Buyer
long term and Short term
deliverability
Meaningful liability for failure
Flexibility
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GTA Concerns
Shipper
Capacity and Flexibility
Meaningful Liability for
failure
Equality of Treatment
Transporter
Firm payment obligations
for the shipper
Manageable deliverability
Limited Liability for failure
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English Law vs New York/ US Law
English Law
Literal and Formalistic
approach
Strict rules for FM, penalties
and contract performance
Favoured for its predictability
Often chosen in international
agreements
New York/ US Law
Greater flexibility in contract
interpretation
Considers the commercial context
and allows broader remedies
Preferred for its adaptability
Chosen in agreements where
market conditions may require
more dynamic interpretation
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Continental Law (civil law Systems)
Codified Approach: Relies mainly on written laws and codes, not previous
court decisions.
Detailed Regulation: Contracts have more specific rules and guidelines.
Good Faith: Focuses on honesty and fairness in negotiations and carrying
out the contract.
Rigidity vs. Fairness: Contracts are interpreted strictly but aim for fair
outcomes.
Force Majeure: Clearer rules on what counts as force majeure, with more
situations covered.
Hardship Clauses: More likely to allow contract changes if conditions
become very difficult.
Judicial Intervention: Courts can step in to adjust or interpret contract
terms to make things fairer.
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References
Peter Roberts https://www.amazon.com/Gas-LNG-Sales-Transportatio
n-Agreements/dp/041411129X
Routledge Handbook of Corporate Law, Roman Tomasic 2017
Sampe Purba
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