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Section 2The Contractor's Main Responsibilities

Clause 28.1

Assignment of Rights

Purpose

Either Party notifies the other Party if they intend to transfer the benefit of the contract or any rights under it. The Client does not transfer a benefit or rights if the party receiving them does not intend to act in a spirit of mutual trust and co-operation.

Practical Application

Assignment requires notification to the other Party. The Client has an additional restriction: it cannot assign to a party that does not commit to the mutual trust and co-operation principle.

Common Pitfalls

The notification requirement is procedural - neither Party can unilaterally veto an assignment by the other. However, the Client's restriction on assigning to non-co-operative parties provides some protection.

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