Representations and warranties in Wales function like the English version, but the drafting and interpretation occur under Welsh law and, where Welsh law has diverged, Welsh statutes and institutions apply (e.g., Senedd Cymru, Welsh Ministers). A Welsh solicitor drafts these clauses, checks disclosures, and aligns warranties with pre‑contract and post‑contract remedies, ensuring factual statements about assets, liabilities, and compliance are accurate and backed by appropriate remedy provisions.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor negotiates representations and warranties about assets, contracts, intellectual property, liabilities, and regulatory compliance, along with disclosure schedules and knowledge qualifiers. They shape liability caps, claims baskets, and remedies for misrepresentation or breach, coordinating with conditions precedent and termination rights to preserve the client’s commercial position under Welsh law.