Join SCL’s Technology Transactions Group on 12 November 2025 for a half-day event, exploring the critical drafting issues at the heart of technology contract negotiations.
The event will feature a mix of teach-ins and workshops based on practical examples to show the key contractual positions, negotiation tactics and drafting tips when procuring or providing products or services.
Special rate for in-house attendees: Enjoy 25% off the ticket price if you work in-house. To claim this discounted rate, please email hello@scl.org to reserve your place.
Why attend:
By now, most tech lawyers will have gone through a tough contractual negotiation with their suppliers or customers, with particular sticking points likely including liability, termination, and remedies.
Now is the time to consider the key strategies that shape successful contractual negotiations, especially as the evolving digital landscape continues to influence deal terms and dynamics with both suppliers and customers. Whether you’re navigating Master Service Agreements, cloud and SaaS arrangements, software development contracts, reseller and distribution contracts, outsourcing arrangements, or licensing deals, many negotiations ultimately hinge on critical clauses such as liability, indemnity, and termination.
So how should customers and suppliers think about negotiating the key terms in these contracts? This is the theme of this half-day event.
Key topics and discussion areas:
This masterclass offers a deep contractual dive into the critical clauses that shape technology agreements. Through an interactive format, we’ll explore how these clauses are negotiated from both supplier and customer perspectives, with practical insights into drafting strategies and negotiation tactics.
Participants will gain hands-on guidance on how to approach:
Contracting for AI: Addressing US and UK legal regimes on ownership of AI output and use of data for training.
Richard Assmus, Partner, Mayer Brown
Oliver Yaros, Partner, Mayer Brown
Hannah El-Gazzar, Solicitor (Intellectual Property), Fieldfisher
Liability and Indemnity Clauses – Understanding risk allocation and how to protect your position.
Steve Holmes, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Joel Harrison, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Remedies – Navigating enforcement options and securing meaningful recourse.
Angela Fouracre, Partner, Bristows
Lally Wood, Senior Legal Counsel, Capgemini
Termination and Exit Clauses – Planning for contract endgames and ensuring smooth transitions.
Nathan Evans, Partner, Fladgate LLP
Alison Berryman, Partner, ClearCube Law LLP
We will have a range of private practice and in-house lawyers covering the sessions to ensure a variety of perspectives are covered across the day.
Confirmed speakers (with more to follow):
Richard Assmus, Partner, Mayer Brown
Oliver Yaros, Partner, Mayer Brown
Hannah El-Gazzar, Solicitor (Intellectual Property), Fieldfisher
Steve Holmes, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Joel Harrison, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Angela Fouracre, Partner, Bristows
Lally Wood, Senior Legal Counsel, Capgemini
Nathan Evans, Partner, Fladgate LLP
Alison Berryman, Partner, ClearCube Law LLP
Who should attend
- IT and commercial Lawyers (in private practice and in-house);
- IT Law academics and students;
- Tech sector professionals & managers who need to understand how to negotiate tech contracts with suppliers and customers; and
- Anyone interested in Tech Transactions
Hosted and sponsored by Mayer Brown and organised by the SCL Tech Transactions Group.
Administration notes:
Fees:
£200 + VAT (£240) for SCL members
£400 + VAT (£480) for non-members.
To enquire about SCL membership and receive the discounted fee, please email hello@scl.org.
To secure your place at this event please book online.
Special rate for in-house attendees: Enjoy 25% off the ticket price if you work in-house. To claim this discounted rate, please email hello@scl.org to reserve your place.
Booking terms and conditions:
Please refer to SCL’s full event terms and conditions here.
Registration and attendee arrival:
Registration for this event will begin at 1:00 pm, and the event itself will start at 1:30 pm.
Venue address:
Mayer Brown
201 Bishopsgate
London
EC2M 3AF
Joining details
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