Events

We are delighted to invite you to our new Life Science Fundamentals workshops, 2024. The workshops will take place in-person at our Cannon Place, London office and will be followed by lunch and an opportunity...

Welcome to the 2024 On the Pulse webinar series.  This webinar series brings you updates on the latest legal and commercial developments in the life sciences & healthcare sector from around the world. Over the coming period, we will be hosting two webinars on:Unified Patent Court (UPC) - 23 AprilEU Pharma Package - 18 JuneEach webinar will be one hour in length with a 15-minute Q&A session.

We are delighted to invite you to the second of four conferences we are holding on the lifecycle of an Energy from Waste Project taking place on Thursday 25 April 2024. Over the four sessions, CMS and EfW industry specialists will team up to discuss the challenges facing Energy from Waste Projects in today’s environment and the role they can play in a Net Zero future. We will cover a wide-range of issues as further detailed in the flyer, which can be accessed here.  Conference Two: The Invisible Man  The second of our series “The Invisible Man” is a panel discussion in which the panel will identify commonly encountered construction, engineering, testing and commissioning risks and how they can evolve into costly disputes if not ringfenced and resolved early. The panel includes: Wayne Robertson, General Counsel of Enfinium Ian Crummack, CEO of Cobalt Energy David Falkenstern, Managing Director and Delay Expert, Kroll James Snape, Partner at CMS as Chair Join us for a lively panel discussion, followed by networking drinks. Please register for the event by clicking the button below.

In this session we will share our Top Ten Tips & Tactics to use when negotiating. We will use a relatable but fairly  "all-purpose" scenario to illustrate how to apply the techniques and approaches when negotiating a commercial contract.  You will learn:how to adopt an assertive and collaborative approach to support you  to achieve the best outcomehow to prepare effectively ahead of a negotiation conversationThe facilitators will bring the topic to life using forum theatre - and you the participants will have the opportunity to critique and  improve their performance from the comfort of your desk!In this session we will focus on how to apply negotiation techniques - we won't be covering substantive legal points or tips on specific types of contracts.

Class action claims are a reality and are only growing in number. The risks to food producers and suppliers come in many forms, whether it be employees, consumers or even shareholders. In this session...

 Our popular Media Update Morning returns and we are excited to welcome you in person to discuss a range of topical areas including:The latest changes to the Media Bill and FAST channel regulation - Victoria Gaskell, John Enser and Sam OustayiannisWhy you need to know about ECCTA now! - Kitty St AubynThe busy world of regulation (tax credit changes, online safety and more) - Rebecca PlattPrivilege quiz (how to keep it and lose it) - Tamsin BlowPlease do come early and join us for coffee and breakfast. As ever, the content will be tailored for the media industry, and we invite you to submit any specific questions in advance by emailing us at Events@cms-cmno. com. To RSVP, please click the button below.  

London - 13 March 2024, 17:00 - 18:30 GMT Edinburgh - 16 April 2024, 15:30 - 17:00 BST Glasgow - 18 April 2024, 12:30 - 14:00 BST Aberdeen - 2 May 2024, 08:30 - 10:00 BST

 CMS is bringing together clients from across the industry to hear from industry experts and each other about the next phase of regulation, how the BSA is impacting development and construction and how the Courts are applying the le­gis­la­tion. Please click the button below to register for this event.

Mandatory biodiversity net gain has now come into force for developments in England. This webinar will go through the many steps now required of developers and local planning authorities, how landowners can capitalise on the new regime, and key aspects of the regulations that all stakeholders in the development process need to be fully aware of.

CMS Skills For Future Facing Teams is our programme of leadership and business skills sessions  for in-house legal teams.  Coaching is an essential skill for leaders, regardless of seniority or experience levels.  This session is an introduction to - or perhaps a refresher on - the basics of coaching.  We'll look at:what coaching is - and what it's notthe roles of coach and coacheethe mindset for an effective coachthe skillset for an effective coacha reminder of tthe "GROW" coaching frameworkAs always, we'll provide practical tips, recommend further resources and answer your questions. 

 Join us for a half-day conference where we will consider a wide variety of issues relevant to in-house legal representatives and those in the wider business who are involved in contract drafting and management – including an opportunity to network with your peers and get some CPD hours logged early in the year!   The event will focus on areas to bear in mind when considering contract terms in the offshore industries, to ensure your contracts appropriately address future risks that may impact your project or schedule.  We are confident this will be time well spent for all of those working in the sector, no matter the size or scope of their business.   The event will conclude with a lunch for all attendees, providing an opportunity to net­work.   There is no charge to attend the conference, and spaces are available on a first come first served basis so we encourage early registration.  Can we ask you to register by 26 April 2024 at the latest.  

Our spotlight series brings you a dedicated programme of events, both digital and in-person, around the issues and topics that matter to you. Join us to keep up to date with the latest developments in your area. You can find out more about our events and register below. You can also view our previous webinars on demand.