Hosted by Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP and organised by the SCL’s IT Disputes and London Group committees.
When: Wednesday 6 March 2024
Time: 1.30 pm – 5:30 pm (Registration from 1 pm) with refreshments and networking to follow
Venue: Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP, 4 More London Riverside, London SE1 2AU. Map. This event will take place in person and will be recorded.
Fees: £150 + VAT (£180) for SCL members and £300 + VAT (£360) for non-members
Bookings: Please make your booking either online or by emailing hello@scl.org and requesting an invoice.
Agenda
This year’s annual SCL Tech Disputes Masterclass includes a traditional case law development update, which will be followed by a number of sessions focusing on issues arising from the use of emerging technologies. There will also be a session from Grant Thornton focussing on crypto.
Chair:
Katie Simmonds, Managing Associate, WBD UK
Speakers:
Terry Bergin KC, Barrister, 4 Pump Court
Rebecca Keating, Barrister, 4 Pump Court
Andrew Jerrard, Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
Fred Buret, Blockchain Forensics Specialist, Grant Thornton
Daniel Khoo, Barrister, 4 Pump Court
Alison Deighton, Director, HelloDPO Law
Simon W Davis, Barrister, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
Stephanie Woods, Senior Associate, CMS
Alex Potts KC, Barrister, 4 Pump Court
Sessions
Key case law development update – Terry Bergin KC
AI and IP: Key unresolved issues, future-proofing and horizon scanning for 2024
Disputes in Crypto – Daniel Khoo and Fred C Buret
Managing communications with your data protection officer during disputes
Current Cyber Risk Landscapes and Trends
Claims against managed service providers (MSPs) following cyber-attacks – Stephanie Woods
Fraud in the Tech Sector – Alex Potts KC
Administration notes:
Fees:
The cost of attendance at this event in person is £150 + VAT (£180) for SCL members and £300 + VAT (£360) for non-members.
How to book:
Bookings can be made online or you can email hello@scl.org and request an invoice. VAT invoices will be issued to all delegates.
Please note:
All invoices for attendance at this meeting must be paid within 30 days of the invoice date or prior to the date of this event whichever is earlier.
Concessionary rates:
For academics, students, the unemployed and those experiencing financial hardship are available upon application. Please contact hello@scl.org for more information.
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Substitute delegates:
If you are unable to attend, a substitute may attend in your place provided that you notify the SCL office in advance (hello@scl.org or 07948 517049) and pay the appropriate registration fee.
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Free membership for trainee lawyers and UK students:
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Event changes:
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