Specific features of contract management in the energy sector

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The publication a few weeks ago of a study carried out by the WCC (World Commerce & Contracting) involving almost 200 organisations highlighted the specific features of contracts in the energy sector (more specifically oil & gas and energy or OGE). Over and above the quantitative aspects, this study also identifies key points and areas … Read more

Cyber Resilience Act: impacts on contract management

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The Cyber Resilience Act (or CRA) is a European regulation which forms part of the adoption by the European Union of a legislative framework which takes account of the cyber threat. This framework, already made up of directives (see the NIS 2 and the Critical Entity Resilience (CER) directives) and regulations (see DORA, the AI … Read more

Survey: contract management trends for 2025

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We put out a call in December, and in just three weeks over 200 contract managers from five different countries responded to the survey conducted in partnership with contractmanagement.fr, making this study a benchmark for understanding the major developments in the profession. This broad participation provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges that contract managers … Read more

Contract management in the defense industry: focus on DCMA

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Contract management is a discipline that originated on the other side of the Atlantic (in the US!). It is therefore often interesting to immerse oneself in their practice of the discipline, in particular to draw inspiration from their best practices, given their greater maturity, especially in terms of processes and documentation of the profession. To … Read more

Why train in contract management?

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Contract Management is a fast-growing discipline that plays an essential role in the management of contracts within companies. For experienced lawyers and non-lawyers alike, Contract Management training brings a crucial new perspective to contract management. In this article, we’ll explore why it’s beneficial to train in Contract Management and how to access this essential training. … Read more

Compliance: Is the “Sapin III” law a necessity?

Law 2016-1691 of December 9, 2016 on transparency, the fight against corruption and the modernization of economic life, known as the “Sapin II Law” has brought major changes in the fight against corruption and fraud. 7 years after its implementation, and given the crises we’ve been experiencing over the past few years, is there a … Read more

Top 5 contract management consultancies

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In a world where contracts play an increasingly crucial role in commercial operations and, more generally, in optimizing a company’s top and bottom lines, contract management has become an essential discipline for companies of all sizes and in all sectors. Although the impact of a company’s ability to effectively manage its contracts has long been … Read more

The role and importance of the contract manager

It’s a fact: the business world is becoming increasingly contractual. Whatever the business sector, contracts and legal structures are becoming increasingly complex, requiring the intervention of a contract manager. Their comprehensive understanding of the technical, operational and strategic stakes involved in a contract enables the contract manager to gain a fine-tuned grasp of the legal … Read more

CCAG-TIC: 6 points to watch out for

The CCAG TIC, or Cahier des Clauses Administratives Générales pour les marchés de technologies de l’information et de la communication, is a framework governing the procurement of IT goods and services by the French administration. As a contractor, it’s important to be aware of the points to watch out for when using the ICT GCC … Read more