Commercial & Business Law

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

Understand blockchain, NFTs, and smart contracts with expert legal guidance. Live online training covering technology fundamentals, legal issues, and business applications.

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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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Collecting Societies in Music, Film & TV

In-house & bespoke training

Explore how collecting societies manage copyright and performers' rights across the music, film, and TV industries, including how royalties work.

Typically presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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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 in Music, Film & TV

In-house & bespoke training

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of copyright in the music, film and TV 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 programme to develop your skills to draft clear, concise commercial agreements. This comprehensive 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 9 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 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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Drafting Renewable Energy Contracts: Clearer Terms, Stronger Projects and Better Outcomes

In-house & bespoke training

Transform your renewable energy contracts with clearer terms and stronger risk allocation. Covering drafting, negotiating, dispute resolution and ESG compliance.

Typically presented by Chris Lennon (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 Competition Law Compliance: Protecting your Business from Legal Pitfalls

In-house & bespoke training

Master competition law compliance in both digital and traditional markets to maximise opportunities whilst protecting your business from legal pitfalls, repetitional damage and director disqualification.

Typically presented by Michala Meiselles (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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Music Licensing in Business Premises: A Practical Look

In-house & bespoke training

Master music licensing essentials through real industry documents. Led by expert lawyer Mark Weston, this 90-minute session offers a practical look at music licensing in business premises.

Typically presented by Mark Weston (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

A highly interactive course, especially designed for in-house counsel and private practice lawyers, covering both theory and practical skills to 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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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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Renewable Energy Law and Regulation: Legal foundations for the renewable energy era

In-house & bespoke training

This indepth course covers the key challenges of evolving renewable energy laws and regulations that are impacting both developed and developing countries on the quest for net zero.

Typically presented by Chris Lennon (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 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Navigating US Bribery Laws for International Businesses

In-house & bespoke training

Master FCPA compliance for international business operations. Learn jurisdictional triggers, third-party risks and enforcement strategies to protect against multi-million dollar fines.

Typically presented by Manoj Nair (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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The UK Bribery Act: Essential Compliance and Risk Management for Legal and Business Teams

In-house & bespoke training

Navigate complex UK Bribery Act requirements affecting all UK companies globally. Includes Economic Crime Act 2023 updates and compliance frameworks.

Typically presented by Manoj Nair (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 IT Contracts: Legal Foundations for a Digital Future

In-house & bespoke training

This comprehensive course will equip you with the practical and legal knowledge to draft, analyse and future-proof your IT agreements. Includes a special focus on AI.

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

Master Creative Commons licensing to transform your creative content into strategic business assets, unlock new revenue streams, and build competitive advantages in the digital content economy.

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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