Registration: Drafting Notices of Default and Other Documents During Contract Trouble

Drafting Notices of Default and Other Documents During Contract Trouble
Free Live Webinar With CLE (Pending)*
February 17, 2026 @ 12 pm ET

When a contract starts to unravel, the way you communicate can matter as much as the underlying legal rights. Notices of default and other formal communications often become exhibits in later disputes, yet they are frequently drafted too quickly, too aggressively, or without a clear strategic objective. Small wording choices can escalate conflict, waive rights, or unintentionally lock parties into positions that are hard to unwind later.

In this webinar, Laura Frederic, Maria Amelia Calaf, and Joanna Valencia will walk through how to draft notices of default and related documents when a deal is under stress. The discussion will focus on using notices as strategic tools rather than just procedural checkboxes, balancing legal protection with business realities, and preserving flexibility when the future of the relationship is uncertain.

Key topics will include:

How to determine when a notice of default is required versus when alternatives may be more effective
Drafting notices that preserve rights without unnecessarily escalating the dispute
Common mistakes that weaken enforcement positions or create unintended admissions
Using related communications to support negotiation, remediation, or exit strategies

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