Description
This Technology Transactions Masterclass, explores the critical drafting issues at the heart of technology contract negotiations.
The event features 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 recording if you work in-house. To claim this discounted rate, please email hello@scl.org.
Why is this training relevant?
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 contractual dive into the critical clauses that shape technology agreements. Through an interactive format, the speakers explore how these clauses are negotiated from both supplier and customer perspectives, with practical insights into drafting strategies and negotiation tactics.
You 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
Hosted and sponsored by Mayer Brown and organised by the SCL Tech Transactions Group.
Administration notes:
Recording price:
£150 + VAT (£180) for SCL members
£300 + VAT (£360) for non-members.
To enquire about SCL membership and receive the discounted fee, please email hello@scl.org.
Special rate for in-house attendees: Enjoy 25% off the recording of this event if you work in-house. To claim this discounted rate, please email hello@scl.org.
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 £165.00. 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
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