General Contract Clauses: Subcontracting
A Standard Clause addressing the parties' rights to subcontract their contractual duties. This resource distinguishes subcontracting from novation and delegation and details common circumstances in which subcontracting is permitted, including on receipt of prior written consent, delivery of notice, and entry into a back-to-back subcontract. This Standard Clause has integrated drafting notes with important explanations and drafting and negotiating tips.
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