Plain Language Drafting

The By Lawyers unique writing style and strong commitment to plain language drafting benefit practitioners. By Lawyers deeds and agreements do not start with definitions and do not use capital letters for defined terms. This is to make practice quicker, easier, and more enjoyable for those working within every area of law.

The intentional decision to avoid using lengthy definition clauses and capitalising linking terms when drafting documents, ensures they are clear, direct, and easy for clients to understand. Although many practitioners have been taught that capital letters should be liberally sprinkled throughout legal documents, there is no legal need for them. Capitalisation does little to aid clarity as the context should make the meaning clear.

Referencing between clauses is also avoided, allowing the document to be read easily without flipping backwards and forwards between pages. Not only is that painful for the user, but if new clauses are inserted by practitioners, the automatic renumbering results in incorrect cross-referencing. When terms do need to be defined, this forms part of the clause in which the term is used, close at hand and easy to find. 

This plain language drafting is appreciated by thousands of clients and their practitioners globally for its ready understanding and ease of use. It is a unique writing style that makes By Lawyers documents better, clearer, and easier to read.