Governing Documents: Making an Outsourcing Deal's Key Documents Work for You

by Sara Cullen

Governing documents define the legal, commercial, and operating governance for an outsourcing deal and guide the parties for the duration of the agreement. This Executive Update identifies the four key governing documents, discusses them in detail, and offers a logical way to think about them. When used constructively, these documents serve as tools that help guide and achieve a successful deal, rather than confuse or complicate the arrangement.