A business’ data, including customer lists, supplier and contact lists, as well as internal processes and product information, is often the lifeblood of the business and can have a significant detrimental affect on the business if unlawfully taken by others to compete. This session looks at what rights businesses have to prevent others using its data to compete with them and what other measures can be put in place to provide more robust protection to retain its commercial value.

In today’s world, your intellectual property is your business’ most important asset! This session will highlight three common intellectual property issues and disputes, including dealing with new regulations such as the GDPR, with top tips to equip you with the tools you need to protect this so very important business asset.

When considering the sale and purchase of a company, it might be great having the certainty of a “clean break” and there being a fixed sale price on the day of completion, but it’s always wise to weigh up the relative advantages and disadvantages of a potentially more lucrative earn-out arrangement. This session looks at the “who”, “what”, “why”, “when” and “where” involved in considering whether to “Take the Money and Run”.

Whether you are a seasoned business person or taking the first step in your next business adventure, it is undeniable that taking a property is a big commitment. This session will look at the practical tips that will prove handy for getting the best deal for your business property.

This session will give you a ‘snapshot overview’ of what may be regarded as ‘discrimination’ in the workplace. We will cover disability, sex, age, and race discrimination as well as some lesser known characteristics and learn how to avoid inadvertently discriminating against employees.