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Deed Of Novation And Variation
"I need a Deed of Novation and Variation for a software services agreement where my company is taking over from the current service provider effective March 1, 2025, and we need to update the service levels and payment terms in the original agreement."
1. Parties: Identifies all parties involved: the continuing party, the outgoing party, and the incoming party
2. Background: Recitals explaining the original agreement, the reason for novation, and any variations required
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms including the Original Agreement, Effective Date, and any terms specific to the variations
4. Novation: Core provision effecting the transfer of rights and obligations from outgoing to incoming party
5. Variations to Original Agreement: Details of specific amendments being made to the Original Agreement
6. Release and Discharge: Formal release of the outgoing party from their obligations under the Original Agreement
7. Assumption of Obligations: Incoming party's formal assumption of the outgoing party's rights and obligations
8. Continuing Party's Consent: Explicit consent to both the novation and variations
9. Effective Date: Specifies when the novation and variations take effect
10. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, entire agreement, and counterparts
1. Conditions Precedent: Include when the novation and variations are subject to specific conditions being met
2. Security Arrangements: Required when existing security arrangements need to be addressed or new ones established
3. Costs and Expenses: Include when there's a need to specify who bears the costs of the novation and variation process
4. Transitional Provisions: Needed when there's a transition period or specific arrangements for handling matters in progress
5. Representations and Warranties: Include when specific assurances from the incoming party are required
6. Indemnities: Add when specific indemnities are required from any party
7. Confidentiality: Include when handling of confidential information needs specific attention in the context of the novation
1. Schedule 1 - Original Agreement: Copy or details of the agreement being novated and varied
2. Schedule 2 - Variations: Detailed list of all variations being made to the Original Agreement
3. Schedule 3 - Conditions Precedent: If applicable, list of conditions that must be satisfied
4. Schedule 4 - Required Consents: List of any third-party consents required for the novation
5. Schedule 5 - Transition Plan: If applicable, detailed plan for implementing the novation and variations
6. Appendix A - Execution Formalities: Specific execution requirements for each party based on their entity type
Authors
Business Day
Conditions Precedent
Continuing Party
Effective Date
Existing Agreement
Implementation Date
Incoming Party
Novation
Original Agreement
Outgoing Party
Parties
Related Companies
Relevant Rights
Required Consents
Security Interests
Transition Period
Variation Date
Variations
Working Day
Definitions
Novation
Release and Discharge
Assumption of Rights and Obligations
Variations to Original Agreement
Conditions Precedent
Representations and Warranties
Continuing Party's Consent
Security Interests
Costs and Expenses
Confidentiality
Notices
Assignment
Further Assurance
Severability
Entire Agreement
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Force Majeure
Counterparts
Amendment
Waiver
Time of the Essence
GST and Taxes
Third Party Rights
Transitional Arrangements
Indemnities
Construction
Financial Services
Information Technology
Professional Services
Manufacturing
Real Estate
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Energy
Telecommunications
Legal
Commercial
Finance
Procurement
Risk and Compliance
Operations
Corporate Secretariat
Business Development
Contract Administration
Project Management
Legal Counsel
Contract Manager
Commercial Director
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Project Manager
Procurement Manager
Risk Manager
Compliance Officer
Business Development Manager
Operations Director
Company Secretary
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