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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Live online, Classroom
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
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            New for 2026
Live online
Explore how collecting societies manage copyright and performers' rights across the music, film, and TV industries, including how royalties work.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online
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.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online
Understand blockchain, NFTs, and smart contracts with expert legal guidance. Live online training covering technology fundamentals, legal issues, and business applications.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online, Classroom
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.
 Presented by  Mr Christopher Freeth
Presented by  Mr Christopher Freeth
                             
                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                 
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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.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online
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.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online, Classroom
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.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            New for 2025
Live online
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.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            New for 2025
Live online
Are you fully up to date with how to protect your company's assets through well-drafted confidentiality clauses and NDAs?
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            New for 2025
Live online
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?
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online
A deep-dive into what exclusion and limitation of liability clauses are, how and why they work and how to put them in place.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            New for 2025
Live online
This intensive half-day programme focuses on CTAs in the life sciences sector where legal, policy and IP considerations underpin this highly regulated area.
 Presented by  Dr Florian Reiling
Presented by  Dr Florian Reiling
                             
                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                 
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                                Live online
This highly practical course has been developed especially for in-house legal teams, solicitors who are litigating or drafting, contract professionals and procurement officers.
 Presented by  Helen Swaffield
Presented by  Helen Swaffield
                            New for 2025
Live online
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
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online
In one intensive day learn how to protect and exploit your intellectual property rights for maximum commercial benefit.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online, Classroom
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.
 Presented by  Arun Singh OBE
Presented by  Arun Singh OBE
                            Live online, Classroom
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.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online
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.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            New for 2026
Live online
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.
 Presented by  Michala Meiselles
Presented by  Michala Meiselles
                            New for 2026
Live online
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.
 Presented by  Chris Lennon
Presented by  Chris Lennon
                            New for 2026
Live online
Navigate complex UK Bribery Act requirements affecting all UK companies globally. Includes Economic Crime Act 2023 updates and compliance frameworks.
 Presented by  Manoj Nair
Presented by  Manoj Nair
                            New for 2026
Live online
Master FCPA compliance for international business operations. Learn jurisdictional triggers, third-party risks and enforcement strategies to protect against multi-million dollar fines.
 Presented by  Manoj Nair
Presented by  Manoj Nair
                            New for 2026
Live online
Transform your renewable energy contracts with clearer terms and stronger risk allocation. Covering drafting, negotiating, dispute resolution and ESG compliance.
 Presented by  Chris Lennon
Presented by  Chris Lennon
                            Live online
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
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online
An intense one-day programme focussing on the knowledge and skills needed to draft and negotiate contracts in the Oil and Gas Industry
 Presented by  Scott Styles
Presented by  Scott Styles
                            New for 2026
Live online, Classroom
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.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online
A one-day practical and interactive seminar focuses on everything you need to know about competition law and the pharmaceutical sector
 Presented by  Lazarinka Naydenova
Presented by  Lazarinka Naydenova
                             
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                                Live online
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.
 Presented by  Richard Brady
Presented by  Richard Brady
                            Live online
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.
 Presented by  Helene Russell
Presented by  Helene Russell
                            Live online, Classroom
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.
 Presented by  Rupert Hawke
Presented by  Rupert Hawke
                             and Helene Russell
and Helene Russell
                                Live online
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.
 Presented by  Arun Singh OBE
Presented by  Arun Singh OBE
                            Live online
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.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online
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?
 Presented by  Roger Levitt
Presented by  Roger Levitt
                            Live online
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!
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online
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*
 Presented by  Michala Meiselles
Presented by  Michala Meiselles
                            Live online
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.
 Presented by  Scott Styles
Presented by  Scott Styles
                            New for 2026
Live online
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.
 Presented by  Alan Simmons
Presented by  Alan Simmons
                            Live online
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.
 Presented by  Helene Russell
Presented by  Helene Russell
                            Live online
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.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online
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.
 Presented by  Arun Singh OBE
Presented by  Arun Singh OBE
                            Live online
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.
 Presented by  Henry Rivero
Presented by  Henry Rivero
                             and Mark Weston
and Mark Weston
                                Live online
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.
 Presented by  Mr Olivier Corticchiato
Presented by  Mr Olivier Corticchiato
                            Live online
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).
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                            Live online
Ensure clear, structured, risk-free collaborative R&D and joint venture agreements for maximum commercial success in one intensive day.
 Presented by  Richard Brady
Presented by  Richard Brady
                            Live online
Drive success in international deals by strategically managing the legal and commercial aspects that matter most in your agreements. *INCLUDES: Practical and interactive exercises*
 Presented by  Michala Meiselles
Presented by  Michala Meiselles
                            Classroom
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.
 Presented by  Mark Weston
Presented by  Mark Weston
                             
                        Publication
This report captures the vital elements of effective legal department management and provides a guide to the busy in-house practitioner, who needs to balance caseload with the pressures of managing a department.
 Mark Prebble
 Mark Prebble
                             
                        Publication
A practical guide to taking part in mediation, for the use of lawyers, accountants, surveyors and other professionals who take in part in mediating disputes, but also of value for individuals who are taking part in mediation.
Bespoke
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.
Bespoke
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.
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