How to manage the risks in your contracts

20 Oct 2026

Thursday 20 October | 9:30am - 12pm | Weightmans, 1 Saint James Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AD

This seminar will guide you through some of the key points that you should be thinking about to get your contracts right first time. Whether you engage under standard set of terms and conditions, or bespoke agreements, there are always potential risks when you are engaging your customers or your suppliers.

We know that considering risks in contracts can be intimidating, and there is a temptation to sign whatever is put in front of us or to not read the small print before clicking “accept”.

However, we have designed this seminar to be practical, giving you the know how on what to look out for, to be able to confidential negotiate, and manage your contracts with confidence.

Why attend?

Delivered by experts from our Commercial and Dispute Resolution teams at Weightmans, the seminar will cover the basics of contracting as well as highlighting some of the more complex issues, including termination and disputes. Our experts will provide you with the practical tips to help identify risks and common pitfalls, as well as highlighting where you might be able to identify potential opportunities, so that you can achieve your commercial objectives.

Who should attend?

Suitable for those who are new to contracting and procurement, as well as those who may want to refresh or deepen their understanding of some of the more complex contractual issues.