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Commercial Contract Law Conference 2024 On-demand

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Location: Online, Zoom
Date: Event is on-demand
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CPD Hours: 6
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6 hours verifiable CPD 

Our Commercial Contract Law Conference brings together experts in the field to explore the latest insights shaping the landscape of commercial contracts.  

This year’s conference puts the spotlight on some of the most salient issues in commercial contract law. We will discuss key legislative and case law updates, drafting issues such as limitation of liability, alongside key topics such as contract management, jurisdictional issues and dispute. Our speakers will support you to stay up to date with current developments and share insights on more specialised practice points throughout the conference.   

Learning Outcomes: 

  • Gain insight into case law and legislative updates affecting commercial contracts 
  • Refresh your knowledge on and practical skills in drafting contracts 
  • Understand key issues in contract management  
  • Explore your options in breach of contract situations, such as jurisdiction-specific remedies, cross-border enforcement and arbitration. 

Speakers

Naomi Pryde
Chair
Naomi Pryde
Global Co-chair, Space Exploration and Innovation & Head of Litigation and Regulatory, Scotland
DLA Piper
Gerry Moynihan KC
Gerry Moynihan KC
Advocate
Axiom Advocates
Catriona Melton
Catriona Melton
Senior Associate
DLA Piper
Jamie O'Neill
Jamie O'Neill
Senior Associate
DLA Piper
Ruth Weir
Ruth Weir
Director
MBM Commercial
Hermione Hague
Hermione Hague
Consultant, AndCo Law and Educator
University of Edinburgh
Vicky  Marr
Vicky Marr
Senior Legal Counsel
NatWest Group
Scott Kerr
Scott Kerr
Partner
Harper Macleod LLP
Fiona  Chute
Fiona Chute
Senior Associate
Brodies LLP
Kirsty  Olson
Kirsty Olson
Partner
Dentons
Will Cole
Will Cole
Partner
BTO Solicitors LLP

Session One: Case Law and Legislative Updates

Welcome and introduction, Chair
Naomi Pryde
Naomi Pryde
Global Co-chair, Space Exploration and Innovation & Head of Litigation and Regulatory, Scotland, DLA Piper
Case Law Update
Gerry Moynihan KC
Gerry Moynihan KC
Advocate , Axiom Advocates
Limitation of Liability: Drafting Workshop
Catriona Melton
Catriona Melton
Senior Associate, DLA Piper
Jamie O'Neill
Jamie O'Neill
Senior Associate, DLA Piper
2 Speakers
Questions and Discussion

Session Two: Contract Drafting

Welcome back, Chair
Naomi Pryde
Naomi Pryde
Global Co-chair, Space Exploration and Innovation & Head of Litigation and Regulatory, Scotland, DLA Piper
Protection of Intellectual Property: The key role of contracts
Ruth Weir
Ruth Weir
Director, MBM Commercial
Legal Technology in Contract Drafting
Hermione Hague
Hermione Hague
Consultant, AndCo Law and Educator, University of Edinburgh
End of Day One

Session Three: Contract Management and Breach of Contract

Welcome and introduction, Chair
Naomi Pryde
Naomi Pryde
Global Co-chair, Space Exploration and Innovation & Head of Litigation and Regulatory, Scotland, DLA Piper
Contract Management Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session 1: Procurement and Compliance monitoring
Vicky  Marr
Vicky Marr
Senior Legal Counsel, NatWest Group
Breakout Session 2: When Crisis Hits: Risk and Crisis Management
Scott Kerr
Scott Kerr
Partner , Harper Macleod LLP
Breach of Contract: Jurisdictional issues and their impact on remedies
Fiona  Chute
Fiona Chute
Senior Associate , Brodies LLP

Session Four: Dispute Resolution

Arbitration: The choice between ad-hoc and institutional process
Kirsty  Olson
Kirsty Olson
Partner , Dentons
Interpretation of Alternative Dispute Resolution Clauses: What is required before litigation?
Will Cole
Will Cole
Partner , BTO Solicitors LLP
Questions and Discussion
End of Conference
Prices (prices exclude VAT)
Member:
£253.05
New member:
£215.09
Non-member:
£291.01
Unemployed member:
free

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