London Tech Week

We hosted two webinars discussing the legal challenges and opportunities that can flow from digital transformation.

Webinar 1

An unlikely hero: Why contract lifecycle management is a key part of your digital transformation journey

Overhaul of an organisation's contracting tools and processes - from transaction inception to negotiation, through to execution and delivery may not sound like the most thrilling ride. However, the business benefits can be wide ranging and significant. Therefore focus on contract lifecycle management is an important part of your digital transformation journey.

In this webinar, our speakers give a brief overview of the focus points of contract lifecycle management transformation projects. They will share their own stories of the key challenges that can arise and the benefits of getting it right. Attendees will gain a clear picture of what efficient contract life cycle management looks like and how to prioritise easy wins versus long term aspirations.

Panel: Chair: Sophia Adams Bhatti (Simmons Wavelength). Speakers: James Cotter (Simmons), Paul Lanzone (DXC), Chris Simkins (Simmons Wavelength), Christina Demetriades (Accenture)

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Webinar 2

New tech, new challenges: Legal risks for the digital age

It's time to embrace digital transformation. The benefits are vast, meaningful and well documented, but what of the risks? New ways of working and the implementation of new technology go hand in hand with new legal challenges. Whether your business is taking its first steps towards digitalisation or is a seasoned traveller on the digital transformation journey, you're likely to face unique legal and ethical risks. Join our panel of experts discussing the key legal risks faced by companies embracing digital transformation and leave with a clearer view of the issues you might face and what steps your board should take to avoid the pitfalls. Areas that will be covered include:

  • Artificial intelligence - can you explain how your solution works?
  • Contract - how do you strengthen your position?
  • Data security - are you making the most of it and is it secure?
  • Intellectual property - you build it, but do you own it?

Panel: Minesh Tanna (Simmons), Robert Allen (Simmons), Erica Albertson (Simmons e-Discovery), Priya Nagpal (Simmons), Malin Strandell-Jansson (McKinsey)

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This document (and any information accessed through links in this document) is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Professional legal advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from any action as a result of the contents of this document.