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Investment Advisory Agreement

An Investment Advisory Agreement outlines the relationship between an advisor and client, specifying fiduciary duties and compensation. This playbook emphasizes regulatory compliance, performance reporting, and termination triggers.

Covenants & Undertakings

Why This Matters: Vague or burdensome covenants can hamper business operations and trigger disputes. Well-drafted covenants balance control with flexibility to mitigate operational and compliance risks.

Negotiation strategy

If you're the Company:

Ensure covenants are clear and time-limited, allowing for operational flexibility. Negotiate for consent rights and waiver procedures to manage compliance efficiently.

If you're the Contractor:

Focus on obtaining commercially reasonable obligations that do not impose undue burdens. Advocate for clear waiver procedures to maintain operational flexibility.

Essential elements

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Compliance Obligations

Adherence to laws and regulations.
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Consent Rights

Mechanisms for obtaining approvals.
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Waiver Procedures

Conditions for waiving obligations.

Action framework

ACCEPT

Propose edits when obligations are unclear or overly burdensome.

EDIT

Reject clauses that impose unreasonable restrictions without flexibility.

ADD

Add language for consent rights and waiver procedures if missing.

PRO TIP

Always ensure covenants include flexibility mechanisms to adapt to changing circumstances.

Real-world examples

FAVORABLE

Preferred Clause

"The parties shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations, subject to consent rights and waiver procedures as outlined herein."
NEUTRAL

Fallback Clause

"The parties agree to adhere to the specified conduct requirements, with the possibility of waivers upon mutual consent."
UNFAVORABLE

Overly Restrictive Clause

"The parties must adhere to all conduct requirements without any possibility of waiver or consent."

Alternative scenarios & positions

High-Risk Projects

In high-risk projects, covenants should include detailed compliance checks and robust waiver procedures to manage potential liabilities.

Cross-Border Transactions

For cross-border deals, ensure covenants account for jurisdictional differences and include adaptability clauses for regulatory changes.

Start-Up Ventures

In start-up contexts, covenants should be flexible to accommodate rapid growth and evolving business models.

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WEEK 1
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WEEK 2
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WEEK 3
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Your team builds initial playbooks, reviews existing clause libraries, and trains the DocJuris agent to align with your internal standards and negotiation positions.
WEEK 4
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