Commercial & Business Law

2-day Drafting International R&D Collaboration and Joint Venture Agreements

In-house & bespoke training

Two intensive days to ensure the drafting of clear, structured, risk-free collaborative R&D and joint venture agreements for maximum commercial success.

Typically presented by Richard Brady (bio)

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3-day Drafting Commercial Contracts

In-house & bespoke training

A practical, interactive three-day programme designed to develop your skills to draft clear and concise commercial agreements. This comprehensive two-part programme focuses on delivering practical and applied training in the key drafting skills.

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Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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3-day Mini MBA for In-house Lawyers

In-house & bespoke training

Business skills are a completely different ball game from the technical role of practicing law, but in-house lawyers must have these skills to succeed in a business setting. This inspirational 3-day programme draws on the latest MBA thinking to focus on real issues confronting todays in-house legal departments.

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Typically presented by Rupert Hawke (bio) , Helene Russell (bio)

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4-day International Commercial Contracts School

In-house & bespoke training

This specially designed four-day seminar has been expressly developed to focus exclusively on the law and regulations governing business and contract law for cross-border contracts.

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Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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5-day International Commercial Contracts School

In-house & bespoke training

This specialist five-day seminar has been expressly developed to focus exclusively on the law and regulations governing business and contract law for cross-border contracts.

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Typically presented by Arun Singh OBE (bio)

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Advanced Understanding and Drafting Oil and Gas Industry Contracts

In-house & bespoke training

This intensive one-day oil and gas industry contracts training course will bring you up to date on current practice and developments in upstream oil and gas contracts.

Typically presented by Scott Styles (bio)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and The Metaverse - an overview and IP perspective

In-house & bespoke training

This high-impact masterclass explains the concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, and it covers the importance of intellectual property issues that arise from using them. It will bring you right up to date with the areas you need to know about to operate in today's world.

Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Metaverse: Intellectual Property (IP) and standards and policies

In-house & bespoke training

This intense one-day event covers the concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, the policies and regulations that cover them, and the importance of intellectual property issues that arise from using them. It will bring you right up to date with the areas you need to know about to operate in today's world.

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Typically presented by Henry Rivero (bio) , Mark Weston (bio)

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Becoming an In-house Lawyer - Navigating your path to corporate success

In-house & bespoke training

Moving from private practice to an in-house lawyer position brings many challenges, aswell as benefits. Attending this course will give you the knowledge to make the leap and set you on your way to success.

Typically presented by Helene Russell (bio)

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Blockchain and Non-Fungible Tokens: Understanding new Technologies and the Relevant Law

In-house & bespoke training

This masterclass for lawyers delves into the area of blockchain and non-fungible tokens and introduces the key legal issues arising from the technology.

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Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Change Management for In-house Lawyers

In-house & bespoke training

Proactively managing change can be challenging and sometimes complicated. This highly focussed course will give you the latest best practice tools and techniques you need to have alongside your legal knowledge and skills in order to succeed.

Typically presented by Helene Russell (bio)

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Clinical Trial Agreements: Key Legal, Regulatory and IP Considerations for the EU and UK Markets

In-house & bespoke training

This intensive half-day programme focuses on CTAs in the life sciences sector where legal, policy and IP considerations underpin this highly regulated area.

Typically presented by Sarah Cowlishaw (bio)
and 4 more leading experts

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Competition Law for the Pharmaceutical Industry

In-house & bespoke training

A one-day practical and interactive seminar focuses on everything you need to know about competition law and the pharmaceutical sector

Typically presented by Niels Ersbøll (bio) , Zeno Frediani (bio) , Lazarinka Naydenova (bio)

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Contract Law Update - the latest case law in practice

In-house & bespoke training

This highly practical course has been developed especially for in-house legal teams, solicitors who are litigating or drafting, contract professionals and procurement officers.

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Typically presented by Helen Swaffield (bio)

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Copyright, Collecting Societies and Contracts: A Practical Look at Music Licensing in Business Premises

In-house & bespoke training

Led by expert lawyer, Mark Weston, attendees will gain an understanding of how music licensing applies in business premises by analysing real-life industry documents.

Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Copyright, Collecting Societies and Contracts: Collecting Societies in Media & Entertainment

In-house & bespoke training

This course explores the role of collecting societies in the TV, film, and music industries, covering copyright, licensing, and rights management.

Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Copyright, Collecting Societies and Contracts: Understanding Different Types of Copyright in Media & Entertainment

In-house & bespoke training

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of copyright in the media and entertainment industries, covering key aspects such as ownership, infringement and international agreements.

Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Drafting and Negotiating International Agency and Distribution Agreements

In-house & bespoke training

Drive success in international deals by strategically managing the legal and commercial aspects that matter most in your agreements.
*INCLUDES: Practical and interactive exercises*

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Typically presented by Michala Meiselles (bio)

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Drafting Commercial Contracts

In-house & bespoke training

A practical and interactive two-day programme designed to develop your skills to draft clear and concise commercial agreements. This comprehensive two-part programme focuses on delivering practical and applied training of the key drafting skills.

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Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry

In-house & bespoke training

A two-day practical and interactive seminar focusing on current contract drafting, negotiating, best practice and related issues within the pharmaceutical, biotech and life sciences sectors.

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Typically presented by James Agnew (bio)
and 10 more leading experts

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Drafting International Commercial Agreements in English

In-house & bespoke training

The complete guide to drafting clear and concise commercial agreements in English for international lawyers. Presented by an expert linguist with extensive experience in commercial law.

Typically presented by Alan Simmons (bio)

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Drafting International Commercial Agreements in English - Summer School

In-house & bespoke training

This course will enable you to draft clauses from international commercial agreements and legal correspondence with confidence. It will also give you a greater understanding of legal vocabulary and aspects of English contract law.

Typically presented by Alan Simmons (bio)

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Drafting International R&D Collaboration and Joint Venture Agreements

In-house & bespoke training

Ensure clear, structured, risk-free collaborative R&D and joint venture agreements for maximum commercial success in one intensive day.

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Typically presented by Richard Brady (bio)

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Electronic and Digital Signatures - understanding the law and best practice

In-house & bespoke training

In today's world there are increasingly more virtual ways to sign documents - or are there? This webinar will bring you up-to-date on the legal aspects and best practice of using digital signatures.

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Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Essential Skills of the High Achieving In-House Lawyer

In-house & bespoke training

This in-house lawyer training course is a highly focussed one-day event that has been specially designed to give in-house lawyers the essential skills they need to succeed as a valuable and integral part of their organisation.

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Typically presented by Helene Russell (bio)

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GDPR: Compliance, Current Hot Topics and Focus on DSARs

In-house & bespoke training

There are many pitfalls to avoid when dealing with data protection compliance and DSARs. This Masterclass will bring you fully up to speed with the latest information in this complex area.

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Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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GDPR: Legally Processing and Sharing Data and Managing Data Breaches

In-house & bespoke training

Dealing with data can be a legal minefield in any business. This webinar will bring you right up to date with how you can legally process and share data, and help you understand and manage a data breach.

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Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Influencing, Persuading and Negotiating Skills for International Lawyers

In-house & bespoke training

A two-day workshop for those who want to achieve results through personal influence.
*BOOK EARLY – limited places available!*

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Typically presented by Arun Singh OBE (bio)

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Liabilities, Damages and other Contentious Issues in International Commercial Agreements

In-house & bespoke training

This course will give you an enhanced understanding of the detailed law of damages and liabilities for the purposes of negotiating and drafting international contracts governed by English law.

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Typically presented by Arun Singh OBE (bio)

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Managing Risks as a Corporate In-house Lawyer

In-house & bespoke training

This half-day webinar will take you through the essentials of identifying and managing risks within your business. It will give you the knowledge and skills which are essential to your role as an in-house lawyer.

Typically presented by Olivier Corticchiato (bio)

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Mastering Confidentiality Clauses and NDAs in Commercial Contracts

In-house & bespoke training

Are you fully up to date with how to protect your company's assets through well-drafted confidentiality clauses and NDAs?

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Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Mediation and Dispute Resolution for In-house Lawyers

In-house & bespoke training

Mediation has a high degree of success - if the process is handled correctly. Are you up to speed and able to avoid going to court or arbitration?

Typically presented by Roger Levitt (bio)

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Navigating Term and Termination Clauses in Commercial Contracts

In-house & bespoke training

If not handled correctly, contract terminations can lead to significant legal exposure. Are you fully up to speed with term and termination clauses and their implications?

Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Negotiating and Drafting IT Contracts

In-house & bespoke training

Understand IT complexities to draft effective agreements and manage risks. This programme covers cloud computing, SaaS, software licensing, and AI contracts. Interactive format with real-world case studies and group exercises.

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Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Negotiation Skills for International Lawyers

In-house & bespoke training

This interactive negotiation skills for lawyers course has been especially designed for in-house counsel and private practice lawyers. It covers both theory and practical skills to help you and your team develop negotiating knowledge and techniques to achieve the best outcomes.

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Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Ownership and Control of Intellectual Property Rights

In-house & bespoke training

In one intensive day learn how to protect and exploit your intellectual property rights for maximum commercial benefit.

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Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Presentation Skills for Lawyers: Maximising your Impact

In-house & bespoke training

A workshop for lawyers who want to enhance their presentation skills to succeed in their role

Typically presented by Andrew White (bio)

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Protecting IP on the Internet

In-house & bespoke training

This webinar covers the key issues you need to be aware of to adequately protect your intellectual property rights on the internet whilst, at the same time, complying with data protection laws.

Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Reviewing and Negotiating Technology Transfer and Licensing Agreements

In-house & bespoke training

Providing key legal and commercial knowledge essential to secure a successful agreement.
*INCLUDES a review of the New Block Exemption governing Research & Development Agreements and the New Block Exemption governing Vertical Agreements*

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Typically presented by Michala Meiselles (bio)

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The New Data (Use and Access) Act

In-house & bespoke training

This comprehensive session will unpack the many implications of the new Act’s key provisions and their impact on legal practice and data management

Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Understanding and Drafting Exclusion and Limitation of Liability Clauses

In-house & bespoke training

A deep-dive into what exclusion and limitation of liability clauses are, how and why they work and how to put them in place.

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Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Understanding and Drafting Oil and Gas Industry Contracts

In-house & bespoke training

An intense one-day programme focussing on the knowledge and skills needed to draft and negotiate contracts in the Oil and Gas Industry

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Typically presented by Scott Styles (bio)

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Understanding Creative Commons Licensing and its Implications for your Business

In-house & bespoke training

This Creative Commons Licensing training course gives an overview of how creative commons works and gives an overview of UGC licensing and other open content licensing schemes.

All businesses should stay ahead of emerging trends and different ways of doing business. Creative commons is an increasing part of business life in many areas; ranging from use of YouTube to other 'freely' available content. This training course explains the how, what, why and when, when it comes to creative commons and open content licensing.

Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Understanding International Data Transfers and the New International Data Transfer Agreement

In-house & bespoke training

Transferring personal data from one jurisdiction to another is often fraught with regulatory danger. This webinar will bring you up to date with the latest law and best practice.

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Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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