Description
Join us for the SCL Contracts Update Online, a focused two-part briefing designed to keep commercial and technology lawyers ahead of the latest developments in contract law. Led by Richard Stephens, Founder of LORS, this annual update distils the most significant recent cases and draws out the practical lessons that directly affect how we draft, negotiate and litigate contracts today.
For 2026, we have delivered this essential update in two concise sessions – designed to make your training experience more manageable and easier to digest, helping you gain maximum benefit without a significant time commitment.
Objectives:
- Gain valuable insights into the key cases that have shaped the commercial legal landscape.
- Explore lessons from contract cases in diverse practice areas that often go unnoticed.
- Benefit from Richard’s unparalleled experience in IT contracts.
One thing is certain: however you work in Tech Law, you will come into frequent contact with contracts, whether drafting them, marking them up or litigating them. Understanding the latest trends in the case-law is crucial to success. These two sessions present a magisterial walk through the latest case-law, ranging from the “contract or not” cases right the way through to termination, and taking in much besides along the way.
Most importantly, Richard draws out the implications of the latest judgments, reflecting on the drafting and practice points. The only criterion for Richard’s discussion of a case, is that it changes what we do in some way – whether by improving our drafting, or advising our clients.
All commercial lawyers, both in-house and in private practice, in the UK and around the world, are encouraged to sign up for this specially focused session that caters to the needs of the SCL audience – and beyond. There is something for everyone as this session draws on developments in general commercial, corporate, construction, engineering, and property while Richard uses his vast experience of IT contracts in particular to relate the content to the work of IT lawyers.
Meet Richard Stephens:
Richard Stephens is the founder of LORS, with over 40 years of expertise as a commercial lawyer specialising in IT. He is a respected mediator and arbitrator in technology disputes, in addition to providing renowned training courses in commercial law. Richard’s pioneering work on Agile and its impact on commercial contracts has made him a leading figure in the industry. Richard is a past Chair of the SCL and an SCL Fellow.
Fees for both sessions:
£250 + VAT (£300) for SCL members
£500 + VAT (£600) for non-members
To enquire about SCL membership and receive the discounted fee, please email hello@scl.org.
Booking terms and conditions:
Please refer to SCL’s full event terms and conditions here.
Non-members wishing to join the Society are entitled to membership of the Society valid for 12 months from the date of payment including full access to the content of the SCL web site www.scl.org, the SCL magazine “Computers & Law” plus reduced fees for training events where a fee is applicable. The cost of an annual SCL membership is £170.00. If you have any queries about SCL membership please contact the SCL office on Tel: 07948517049 or Email: hello@scl.org
Free membership for trainee lawyers and UK students: SCL provides free membership for trainee lawyers until qualification and for UK students in full-time education with a valid ac.uk email address. Student members are eligible to attend SCL events at concessionary rates where a fee is applicable. Trainee members are entitled to attend SCL events at the standard members’ rate (the concessionary rate for UK students in full-time education does not apply). Trainees and UK students in full-time education can apply to join SCL for free by emailing hello@scl.org SCL – Tech Law for Everyone The leading educational charity for the tech law community
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