FREE Workshop: Setting Up the Best Structure for Your Business: Legal Obligations, Contracts, and Employment

Are you a business owner looking to strengthen your legal foundations?

The University of Bedfordshire, in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council is organising a series of practical and interactive workshops delivered by Weightmans LLP, one of the UK’s top 40 law firms. These workshops are designed to guide business owners through critical legal issues, equipping you with the tools to protect and grow your business.

This two-part series kicks off on Tuesday 21 January 2025, with a session focused on commercial legal issues. The second session, on Tuesday 4 February 2025, will tackle staff and employment-related challenges.

First Session: Commercial Legal Issues

📅 Date: Tuesday 21 January 2025
Time: 10am – 1pm
🌐 Format: Online

Topics Covered:

  • Contracts and Trading Arrangements
    Learn how to effectively prepare and review contracts, assess risks, and ensure robust trading arrangements.

    • The formation and types of contracts
    • Terms and conditions, frameworks, and managing risks
    • Identifying trading partners, including customers, suppliers, and subcontractors
    • Addressing goods, services, and IT product contracts
    • Standards, remedies, and dispute resolution
  • Intellectual Property and Data Protection
    Safeguard your business innovations and handle data responsibly to build trust and compliance.
  • Liability, Indemnities, and Termination
    Understand key terms to limit your exposure and protect your business interests.
  • IT Contracts
    Navigate agreements involving software, cloud services, and IT solutions.

Why Attend?

Organised by the University of Bedfordshire in collaboration with West Northamptonshire Council, this workshop series is delivered by Weightmans LLP‘s experienced legal professionals. Attendees will also have access to a network of solicitors and experts who can assist with specific challenges your business may face.

Don’t miss out on this essential workshop series that could save you time, money, and stress in the future.

Register your attendance here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/ukspf-wnc