Contract extension letter

by Practical Law Commercial

Maintained | England, Wales

A standard document for use as a short-form letter agreement to extend the term of an existing contract. This standard document provides a framework for parties wishing to vary a contract, focusing on extending its term while also accommodating other potential amendments resulting from the extension. The integrated drafting notes provide essential guidance on legal issues that arise during contract variation including implications for guarantors and third party beneficiaries under the underlying contract.

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