Class Commercial Contracts

In this curricular unit, the most significant aspects of the legal regime and the theoretical-practical issues raised in relation to each of the special types of contracts taught are taught. It is intended to provide students with in-depth knowledge of issues relating to negotiation, formation, content, effects, transmission, modification and termination of the main commercial contracts.

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1. Internal and international sources; 2. The formation of commercial contracts; 3. Limits to the content of commercial contracts: general contractual clauses and other abusive clauses 4. Renegotiation of contracts; 5. Commercial sales; 6. Cooperation agreements: joint venture; consortium; membership in participation; complementary grouping of companies; European economic interest grouping; 7. Distribution agreement: franchise, mediation and agency agreements.

The course will be teached with a balance between theorical-practical exposition of topics by professor and dialogue with and between students. The course is not meant to be a personal monologue. During classes students are encouraged to ask questions, give their opinion in relevant subjects and participate in case-solving classes. Presenting assignments is also a very important learning tool. Attendance of seminars on a regular, continual basis is highly recommended. That’s really important for a good acquisition of knowledge and good results at the final exam. Students grading may result from the evaluation of two or one of three elements: a written essay and in class participation or a final exam. Students may choose to write an essay on a particular subject. A list of suggestions will be available, but students may choose a different subject. The professor will be available to discuss the subject choice.

- Antunes, J. E., Direito dos Contratos Comerciais, reimp. Almedina, 2020. - Gomes, J.C. (2013), Contratos Comerciais, Almedina. - Andrade, M. G. (2019), Contratos Comerciais – Diversos, Nova Causa. - Monteiro, A.P. (2009), Direito Comercial – Contratos de Distribuição Comercial, Almedina.