Scheduled In-house

Commercial & Business Law Training Courses

IPI Academy offers a wide-range of business and commercial law courses for the in-house lawyer that are presented both as public and in-house training courses, in order to fulfil all your (and your department’s) training needs.

Commercial agreements and contracts provide the foundation for businesses to operate and are fundamental to the success of a business. Without carefully constructed agreements, disputes and litigation are more likely. Whether you are looking to improve your legal drafting skills or simply keep abreast of the latest developments in international business law and best-practice.

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Negotiating and Drafting IT Contracts

Understand IT complexities to draft effective agreements and manage risks. This programme covers cloud computing, SaaS, software licensing, and AI contracts. Interactive format with real-world case studies and group exercises.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and The Metaverse - an overview and IP perspective

This high-impact masterclass explains the concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, and it covers the importance of intellectual property issues that arise from using them. It will bring you right up to date with the areas you need to know about to operate in today's world.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Blockchain and Non-Fungible Tokens: Understanding New Technologies and the Relevant Law

Understand blockchain, NFTs, and smart contracts with expert legal guidance. Live online training covering technology fundamentals, legal issues, and business applications.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Drafting Commercial Contracts for the Pharmaceutical Industry

A two-day practical and interactive seminar focusing on current contract drafting, negotiating, best practice and related issues within the pharmaceutical, biotech and life sciences sectors.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mr Christopher Freeth
  • + 11 more

Electronic and Digital Signatures - understanding the law and best practice

In today's world there are increasingly more virtual ways to sign documents - or are there? This webinar will bring you up-to-date on the legal aspects and best practice of using digital signatures.

  • 1.5 CPD hours Bite-size
  • Presented by Mark Weston

GDPR: Compliance, Current Hot Topics and Focus on DSARs

There are many pitfalls to avoid when dealing with data protection compliance and DSARs. This Masterclass will bring you fully up to speed with the latest information in this complex area.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Music Licensing in Business Premises: A Practical Look

Master music licensing essentials through real industry documents. Led by expert lawyer Mark Weston, this 90-minute session offers a practical look at music licensing in business premises.

  • 1.5 CPD hours Bite-size
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Mastering Confidentiality Clauses and NDAs in Commercial Contracts

Are you fully up to date with how to protect your company's assets through well-drafted confidentiality clauses and NDAs?

  • 1.5 CPD hours Bite-size
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Navigating Term and Termination Clauses in Commercial Contracts

If not handled correctly, contract terminations can lead to significant legal exposure. Are you fully up to speed with term and termination clauses and their implications?

  • 1.5 CPD hours Bite-size
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Understanding and Drafting Exclusion and Limitation of Liability Clauses

A deep-dive into what exclusion and limitation of liability clauses are, how and why they work and how to put them in place.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Clinical Trial Agreements: Key Legal, Regulatory and IP Considerations for the EU and UK Markets

This intensive half-day programme focuses on CTAs in the life sciences sector where legal, policy and IP considerations underpin this highly regulated area.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Dr Florian Reiling
  • + 4 more

Contract Law Update - the latest case law in practice

This highly practical course has been developed especially for in-house legal teams, solicitors who are litigating or drafting, contract professionals and procurement officers.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Helen Swaffield

The New UK Data (Use and Access) Act

This comprehensive session unpacks the many implications of the new Act’s key provisions, their impact on legal practice and data management, and what businesses need to do to ensure compliance

  • 1.5 CPD hours Bite-size
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Ownership and Control of Intellectual Property Rights

In one intensive day learn how to protect and exploit your intellectual property rights for maximum commercial benefit.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Liabilities, Damages and other Contentious Issues in International Commercial Agreements

This course will give you an enhanced understanding of the detailed law of damages and liabilities for the purposes of negotiating and drafting international contracts governed by English law.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Arun Singh OBE

3-day Drafting Commercial Contracts

A practical, interactive three-day programme designed to develop your skills to draft clear and concise commercial agreements. This comprehensive two-part programme focuses on delivering practical and applied training in the key drafting skills.

  • 18 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Copyright in Music, Film & TV

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of copyright in the music, film and TV industries, covering key aspects such as ownership, infringement and international agreements.

  • 1.5 CPD hours Bite-size
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Managing Competition Law Compliance: Protecting your Business from Legal Pitfalls

Master competition law compliance in both digital and traditional markets to maximise opportunities whilst protecting your business from legal pitfalls, repetitional damage and director disqualification.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Michala Meiselles

Renewable Energy Law and Regulation: Legal foundations for the renewable energy era

This indepth course covers the key challenges of evolving renewable energy laws and regulations that are impacting both developed and developing countries on the quest for net zero.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Chris Lennon

The UK Bribery Act: Essential Compliance and Risk Management for Legal and Business Teams

Navigate complex UK Bribery Act requirements affecting all UK companies globally. Includes Economic Crime Act 2023 updates and compliance frameworks.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Manoj Nair

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Navigating US Bribery Laws for International Businesses

Master FCPA compliance for international business operations. Learn jurisdictional triggers, third-party risks and enforcement strategies to protect against multi-million dollar fines.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Manoj Nair

Drafting Commercial Contracts

A practical and interactive programme to develop your skills to draft clear, concise commercial agreements. This comprehensive programme focuses on delivering practical and applied training of the key drafting skills

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Drafting Renewable Energy Contracts: Clearer Terms, Stronger Projects and Better Outcomes

Transform your renewable energy contracts with clearer terms and stronger risk allocation. Covering drafting, negotiating, dispute resolution and ESG compliance.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Chris Lennon

Mastering Negotiations for International Lawyers: Strategy, Psychology and International Context

A highly interactive course, especially designed for in-house counsel and private practice lawyers, covering both theory and practical skills to develop negotiating knowledge and techniques to achieve the best outcomes

  • 9 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Understanding and Drafting Oil and Gas Industry Contracts

An intense one-day programme focussing on the knowledge and skills needed to draft and negotiate contracts in the Oil and Gas Industry

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Scott Styles

Understanding and Drafting IT Contracts: Legal Foundations for a Digital Future

This comprehensive course will equip you with the practical and legal knowledge to draft, analyse and future-proof your IT agreements. Includes a special focus on AI.

  • 18 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Competition Law for the Pharmaceutical Industry

A one-day practical and interactive seminar focuses on everything you need to know about competition law and the pharmaceutical sector

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Lazarinka Naydenova
  • + 2 more

Avoiding Pitfalls in Patent/Know-How Licences and R&D Collaborations

An in-depth look at the key aspects of patent/know-how licences and R&D collaborations, assessing the potential pitfalls and areas where things can and do go wrong.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Richard Brady

Essential Skills of the High Achieving In-House Lawyer

This in-house lawyer training course is a highly focussed one-day event that has been specially designed to give in-house lawyers the essential skills they need to succeed as a valuable and integral part of their organisation.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Helene Russell

3-day Mini MBA for In-house Lawyers

Business skills are a completely different ball game from the technical role of practicing law, but in-house lawyers must have these skills to succeed in a business setting. This inspirational 3-day programme draws on the latest MBA thinking to focus on real issues confronting todays in-house legal departments.

  • 18 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Rupert Hawke
  • and Helene Russell

Influence, Lead, Persuade and Negotiate: A Workshop for Driving Results in Legal Practice

Boost your impact and influence with expert-led training in leadership, negotiation and influence. Gain practical tools for immediate application with personalised coaching to identify your strengths and overcome challenges.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Arun Singh OBE

Protecting IP on the Internet

This webinar covers the key issues you need to be aware of to adequately protect your intellectual property rights on the internet whilst, at the same time, complying with data protection laws.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Mediation and Dispute Resolution for In-house Lawyers

Mediation has a high degree of success - if the process is handled correctly. Are you up to speed and able to avoid going to court or arbitration?

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Roger Levitt

Collecting Societies in Music, Film & TV

Explore how collecting societies manage copyright and performers' rights across the music, film, and TV industries, including how royalties work.

  • 1.5 CPD hours Bite-size
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Creative Commons for Business: Mastering Open Content Licensing in the Digital Economy – IP Traps and Opportunities

Master Creative Commons licensing to transform your creative content into strategic business assets, unlock new revenue streams, and build competitive advantages in the digital content economy. Avoid getting sued by accident!

  • 1.5 CPD hours Bite-size
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Reviewing and Negotiating Technology Transfer and Licensing Agreements

Providing key legal and commercial knowledge essential to secure a successful agreement. *INCLUDES a review of the New Block Exemption governing Research & Development Agreements and the New Block Exemption governing Vertical Agreements*

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Michala Meiselles

Advanced Understanding and Drafting Oil and Gas Industry Contracts

This intensive one-day oil and gas industry contracts training course will bring you up to date on current practice and developments in upstream oil and gas contracts.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Scott Styles

Drafting International Commercial Agreements in English

The complete guide to drafting clear and concise commercial agreements in English for international lawyers. Presented by an expert linguist with extensive experience in commercial law.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Alan Simmons

Essential Skills for Writing Successful Business Cases

This masterclass will give you the skills and understanding to write clear, compelling and factual documents to give your business initiatives the best chance of success.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Helene Russell

GDPR: Legally Processing and Sharing Data and Managing Data Breaches

Dealing with data can be a legal minefield in any business. This webinar will bring you right up to date with how you can legally process and share data, and help you understand and manage a data breach.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Mark Weston

5-day International Commercial Contracts School

This specialist five-day seminar has been expressly developed to focus exclusively on the law and regulations governing business and contract law for cross-border contracts.

  • 30 CPD hours Intensive
  • Presented by Arun Singh OBE

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Metaverse: Intellectual Property (IP) and standards and policies

This intense one-day event covers the concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, the policies and regulations that cover them, and the importance of intellectual property issues that arise from using them. It will bring you right up to date with the areas you need to know about to operate in today's world.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Henry Rivero
  • and Mark Weston

Managing Risks as a Corporate In-house Lawyer

This half-day webinar will take you through the essentials of identifying and managing risks within your business. It will give you the knowledge and skills which are essential to your role as an in-house lawyer.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Mr Olivier Corticchiato

International Data Transfers & the Data (Use & Access) Act: ICO Guidance, BCRs, SCCs, and International Data Transfer Agreement

Master the complex rules governing international transfer of personal data and understand the requirements of the EU GDPR and the UK GDPR. Navigate UK/EU compliance (including SCCs v IDTA and TIAs v TRAs).

  • 1.5 CPD hours Bite-size
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Drafting International R&D Collaboration and Joint Venture Agreements

Ensure clear, structured, risk-free collaborative R&D and joint venture agreements for maximum commercial success in one intensive day.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Richard Brady

Drafting and Negotiating International Agency and Distribution Agreements

Drive success in international deals by strategically managing the legal and commercial aspects that matter most in your agreements. *INCLUDES: Practical and interactive exercises*

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Michala Meiselles

4-day International Commercial Contracts School

This specially designed four-day seminar has been expressly developed to focus exclusively on the law and regulations governing business and contract law for cross-border contracts.

  • 24 CPD hours Intensive
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Becoming an In-house Lawyer - Navigating your path to corporate success

Moving from private practice to an in-house lawyer position brings many challenges, aswell as benefits. Attending this course will give you the knowledge to make the leap and set you on your way to success.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass

Change Management for In-house Lawyers

Proactively managing change can be challenging and sometimes complicated. This highly focussed course will give you the latest best practice tools and techniques you need to have alongside your legal knowledge and skills in order to succeed.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused