Patricia Haywood

Should I sign this contract?

No. of episodes

9

Latest episode

2024-03-19

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You are about to sign something important. An investment term sheet. A partnership agreement. A board appointment. An employment contract.

But do you actually know what you're agreeing to?

Most contracts aren't just legal documents, their risk transfers. The people with the most to lose are often the ones who don't realise what they've signed until it's too late.

In this podcast, Patricia Haywood Esq breaks down the hidden clauses, the personal liability and the governance traps that most people miss. With over 20 years managing risk on billion-pound projects, like Croassrail and the Northern Line Extension, Patricia has seen what happens when leaders don't understand the terms they've agreed to.

Each episode tackles a specific contract situation: partnership agreements with no exit clause, board positions with unclear liability, payment terms that kill cash flow, investment deals that strip control and scope definitions that cost millions.

This isn't legal theory.

For founders, CEOs and senior leaders who need to make the right call, before they sign.

Hosted by Patricia Haywood Esq | Fractional General Counsel | 20+ years in commercial law, contracts, procurement and major project delivery.