• Ed Rimmell

  Partner, VWV

  Ed specialises in commercial contracts and projects, from long term supply and services contracts, to contractual joint ventures, partnering agreements, framework agreements and terms and conditions. As a member of our Brexit Planning team, Ed can provide you with commercial advice relating to the UK's decision to leave the European Union.

  Ed has advised a broad range of clients, from start up companies to large multi nationals, suppliers and customers, and in the energy market from project developers to project sponsors, regulators, acquirers and sub-contractors. This range of experience means that he is able to quickly identify the likely commercial and legal concerns of all parties to a transaction, facilitating a speedy agreement whilst ensuring that he focuses on what really matters to our client.

• Shivaji Shiva

  Partner

  Shivaji has 20 years' experience working in the charity law sector advising staff and board members of charities, and other not-for-profit organisations.

  He has worked with a wide variety of charities and has a particular reputation for advising religious charities on governance changes and the resolution of internal disputes. Other key clients include federated charities and membership charities promoting physical activity, such as Cycling UK.

  Shivaji works with charities of "He is a natural peacemaker and diplomat who is very good at engaging with the Charity Commission."all sizes from local volunteer-led associations to household name charities with complex national or multi-national operations.  He relishes the variety involved in helping organisations deliver public benefit through activities as different as developing novel hair treatments and promoting world peace.

  Shivaji's expertise on the creation of charities, their dissolution, and most of the issues they encounter in between, can help you through the most complicated and difficult situations. His client-focused approach puts the unique needs of your organisation at the heart of his work, tailoring his advice to fit your situation.

10:00	Introduction
10:05	Contracts as a tool for managing risk We will look at some different types of contract, how they are entered into, and how to approach them.  We will discuss how best to focus in on the key risks in any contract, to ensure that your efforts in agreeing the terms are best targeted at managing the particular risks in any agreement.
10:30	The importance of clarity Most contractual disputes don't turn on fine points of law, or on rarely referred to clauses.  Instead, disputes usually revolve around the key commercial features of an agreement.  E.g. who agreed to do what, to what standard, for what fee and for how long.  We will look at how clear drafting, in key commercial provisions, can make all the difference in the success of a contract.
11:00	BREAK
11:15	Easy wins and common questions in contract terms There are a handful of key contractual provisions which, if done right, can help manage most contractual risks.  There are also a handful of common and important clauses which are often poorly understood.  We will help you to navigate some of those important provisions and to understand some of those key clauses.
12:00	BREAK
12:15	Contract management and using your rights Once agreed, your contract is an important tool for managing your relationships with suppliers.  It's not just there for when things go wrong, but used properly it can help you to avoid disputes and to incentivise good performance from suppliers.  We will provide you with some pointers for how best to make use of your contracts once they are in place.
12:45	Conclusions & Q&A
13:00	End

(prices exc VAT)

Governance & Leadership subscriber - £119

Standard charity rate - £159

Corporate Governance & Leadership subscriber - £300

Corporate delegate - £400

For group bookings email [email protected] 

When will I receive course materials and Zoom link to access the course?

After booking you will receive the following correspondence:

1 week before the course – an e-mail with your joining information, this includes the course programme and any other relevant materials.

1 day before the course – an e-mail with your final information, this includes the Zoom link, course programme any other relevant materials.

When will I be invoiced for my booking?

Invoices are manually processed so this will be sent to you by our events team shortly after your booking.

Will presentation slides be provided?

Presentations are provided in advance for the majority of our courses but this can vary and is down to the course leader’s discretion.

Will the sessions be recorded?

We do not record our courses as we feel this gives delegates the opportunity to have more open discussions and freely ask questions around the running of their charities.

Will I get a reminder prior to my course?

Yes, you will get e-mails one week and one day before your course with all of the information you need. You won’t receive a calendar invite so do make sure you put the date in your diary.

What if I can no longer attend the course?

Up to and including 14 days prior to the event, a refund (less a 15% administration fee), a substitution of a colleague, or one complimentary transfer to another training date can be issued. Only one complimentary transfer can be issued, no refund will be issued for a cancelled transfer. Once a transfer has been processed, refund for the original booking will not be issued. Refunds or transfers are not available less than 14 days before the event date. Confirmation of cancellations MUST be in writing and sent to [email protected]

For any other queries, please get in touch at [email protected].

Substitution and cancellation policy: On receipt of your booking form, your place is confirmed. Delegate substitutions are allowed. Up to and including 14 days prior to the event, a refund (less a 15% administration fee), or one complimentary transfer to another training date can be issued. Only one complimentary transfer can be issued, no refund will be issued for a cancelled transfer.  Once a transfer has been processed, refund for the original booking will not be issued. Refunds or transfers are not available less than 14 days before the event date. Confirmation of cancellations MUST be in writing and sent or faxed to Civil Society Media at 15 Prescott Place, London, SW4 6BS 020 7819 1200 (fax: 020 7819 1210).