In this session we explored topical issues impacting how we draft and negotiate commercial contracts and horizon spot for emerging business risks.

This session included a look at:

  • Liability for illegal working breaches for third parties' employees and workers: when does it apply and how do we protect the business against liability?
  • AI in commercial contracts – key considerations when drafting and negotiating AI clauses;
  • cyber security: are you suppliers your weakest link? – managing cyber risk across the supply chain;
  • Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act – an update on the implementation of the DMCCA, including the subscription contracts regime, new enforcement dates and recent CMA investigations into misleading pricing practices; and
  • recent cases: a look at some recent cases and examining their business impact.

Contributors

Alison Bryce

Partner

Martin Sloan

Partner

Robert Ross

Partner

Andy Nolan

Partner

Catriona Salton

Senior Solicitor

Ally Burr

Senior Associate