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Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 1
GSA-MSPA  GTA
The Contracting Process
[For Non Engineer]
Sampe L. Purba
Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 2
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
Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 3
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
Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 4
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
Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 5
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
Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 6
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
Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 7
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.
Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 10
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 
/sampepurba/presentations
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  • 1. Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 1 GSA-MSPA GTA The Contracting Process [For Non Engineer] Sampe L. Purba
  • 2. Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 2 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
  • 3. Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 3 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
  • 4. Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 4 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
  • 5. Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 5 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
  • 6. Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 6 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
  • 7. Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 7 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
  • 8. Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 8 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
  • 9. Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 9 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.
  • 10. Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 10 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 /sampepurba/presentations
  • 11. Sampe Purba - GSA MSPA GTA The Contracting Process 11