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Training courses & Webinars:
Commercial Contracts

Good business, leadership and management skills are essential for every lawyer, whether in-house or in private practice. Having the right skill-set is the basis for success in any role and our training courses have been designed to give lawyers the necessary skills and techniques in order to make a strategic and commercial difference to their business, ensuring that they are able to have a positive influence with clients and colleagues.

 

3-day Drafting Commercial Contracts Training Course

3-day Drafting Commercial Contracts

15-17 Jun 2021 - Online webinar

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.

Presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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4-day International Commercial Contracts School, Dubai Training Course

4-day International Commercial Contracts School, Dubai

15-18 Mar 2021 - Online webinar

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

Presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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5-day International Commercial Contracts School, Dubai Training Course

5-day International Commercial Contracts School, Dubai

20-24 Sep 2020 - Online webinar
Also on: 3 Oct 2021

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

Presented by Arun Singh OBE (bio)

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Avoiding Pitfalls in Patent/Know-How Licences and R&D Collaborations Training Course

Avoiding Pitfalls in Patent/Know-How Licences and R&D Collaborations

22 Sep 2020 - Online webinar
Also on: 22 Sep 2021

Analyse and discuss the key aspects of patent/know-how licences and R&D collaborations, assessing the areas where things can and do go wrong.

Presented by Rayyan Mughal (bio)
Simon Portman (bio)

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Drafting and Negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements Training Course

Drafting and Negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements

3 Nov 2020 - London & Online webinar
Also on: 10 Jun 2021

This intensive and interactive one-day programme focuses on CTAs in the pharmaceutical industry where legal, policy and ethical considerations underpin how these agreements are drafted

Presented by Sally Annereau (bio)
Katie Chandler (bio)
Tasmina Goraya (bio)

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Drafting and Negotiating International Agency and Distribution Agreements Training Course

Drafting and Negotiating International Agency and Distribution Agreements

12-13 Nov 2020 - London & Online webinar
Also on: 10 Jun 2021

Proactively manage the legal and commercial considerations essential for securing a successful international agreement.
*INCLUDES: Practical and interactive exercises*

Presented by Michala Meiselles (bio)

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Drafting Commercial Contracts Training Course

Drafting Commercial Contracts

28-29 Oct 2020 - London & Online webinar
Also on: 22 Feb 2021

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.

Presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry Training Course

Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry

18-20 Nov 2020 - London
Also on: 9 Jun 2021

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

Presented by James Agnew (bio)
and 15 more leading experts

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Drafting International Commercial Agreements in English Training Course

Drafting International Commercial Agreements in English

11-13 Nov 2020 - London & Online webinar
Also on: 24 Mar 2021

The complete guide to drafting and negotiating clear and concise commercial agreements in English. Presented by expert linguists with extensive experience in commercial law.

Presented by Alan Simmons (bio)

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Drafting International R&D Collaboration and Joint Venture Agreements Training Course

Drafting International R&D Collaboration and Joint Venture Agreements

15 Sep 2020 - Online webinar
Also on: 3 Mar 2021

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

Presented by Rebecca Attree (bio)

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Liabilities, Damages and other Contentious Issues in International Commercial Agreements Training Course

Liabilities, Damages and other Contentious Issues in International Commercial Agreements

14-15 Sep 2020 - London & Online webinar
Also on: 11 Mar 2021

Understanding the detailed law of damages and liabilities for the purposes of negotiating and drafting international contracts governed by English law.

Presented by Arun Singh OBE (bio)

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Negotiating and Drafting IT (Information Technology) Contracts Training Course

Negotiating and Drafting IT Contracts

8-9 Sep 2020 - London & Online webinar
Also on: 9 Mar 2021

A two-day seminar designed to explain what IT contracts are, how and why they work and how to put them in place.

Presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Ownership and Control of Intellectual Property Rights Training Course

Ownership and Control of Intellectual Property Rights

10 Nov 2020 - London & Online webinar
Also on: 4 Mar 2021

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

Presented by Mark Weston (bio)

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Reviewing and Negotiating Technology Transfer and Licensing Agreements Training Course

Reviewing and Negotiating Technology Transfer and Licensing Agreements

10-11 Nov 2020 - London & Online webinar
Also on: 8 Jun 2021

Providing key legal and commercial skills essential to secure a successful agreement.

*FULLY UPDATED PROGRAMME*

Presented by Michala Meiselles (bio)

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In-house training

We can provide any of our courses on an in-house basis - at your location or online, with a programme and presenters tailored to your exact requirements. If you require training for multiple staff members, contact us to see how we can work with you.

Previous attendees said...

“The speaker brought a good energy to the course. He was able to keep the attention of the audience and involve the audience during the presentation. I particularly liked his drafting tips and tricks.”

Issam Moustaine, Legal Counsel, TomTom

“It was a very beneficial and interesting course and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Mark and his presentation skills were exemplary.”

Elaine Kennerk, Senior Paralegal, Aspen Pharma Ireland

“This course was brilliant and covered all the key points. The speakers were highly knowledgeable and had practical insights and fresh perspectives on drafting issues and implications. Having multiple speakers allowed for a fresh and dynamic course, and increased the amount of information absorbed.”

James Langston, Contracts Manager, AstraZeneca

“The speaker was very professional and I particularly liked the usage of plain English for drafting commercial contracts.”

Xaypaseuth Phomsoupha, Chief Contractual Consultant, Sivath & Associates Sole Co., Ltd

“Mark was extremely knowledgeable and presented the content in a clear and comprehensive manner. It was also helpful that he was happy to answer any questions.”

Caitlin Stewart, Legal Administrator, Costello Medical Consulting Limited

“I was hoping to learn more about IP and its practical use and I believe I accomplished my goals. The course was excellent and I liked the fact that it was very interactive. The speaker was excellent and really tried to resolve our issues and answer all of our questions.”

Janja Milicevic, Legal Adviser, CROATIAN RADIO TELEVISION

“Good overview of content, great organisation.”

Amish Unka, Legal Counsel, Morningside Healthcare Limited

“The course provides a clear and relevant overview of the most important lessons for drafting contracts and I received many practical and useful tips. Alan is very clear in his communications and is able to explain everything very well and keep the course interesting for the whole three days. The course definitely enables you to put the lessons learned into practice right away. ”

Raph Dijkstra, Junior Legal Counsel, Royal HaskoningDHV UK Lts

“Michala Meiselles is an experienced presenter with strong knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. Her presentation was effective, easy-going and enjoyable. The course provided a very good overview that covered a broad spectrum of issues.”

Victor Khvesenya, Chief Legal Officer, Sollers PJSC

“Good refresher on IPR. Mark Weston has good knowledge and a good teaching style. I particularly liked the size of the group and the takeaway materials.”

Rae Gibbons-Fraser, Lawyer, Quintessential Counsel Limited