Speakers:
Claire Keating, Principal, Marks & Clerk
Mark Cruickshank, Managing Legal Counsel, The Royal Bank of Scotland
Thomas Hadden, Vice President – Intellectual Property and Emerging Tech (AI), Barclays 

If you’re interested in this webinar, you may also want to explore the full Future of Finance webinar series, which runs until April 2025. Please note that each session is standalone, so you can enjoy any webinar without committing to the entire series.

About the Future of Finance Webinar Series:

This comprehensive webinar series will explore various facets of the financial services and fintech sectors, providing an exceptional opportunity to delve into the key tech law topics shaping the industry. Whether you’re an in-house counsel at a leading financial institution, a fintech professional, or a private practice lawyer advising clients, these sessions will provide you with the essential insights and knowledge you need to navigate this evolving landscape.

Engage with expert panellists from across the industry as they explore critical developments, share practical takeaways, and lead in-depth discussions on the future of finance.

Designed to focus on the latest technology trends and the legal challenges they bring, this masterclass series is an unmissable opportunity for anyone advising on financial services and fintech projects. Stay informed and ahead of the curve in this fast-paced sector.

SCL members can make a bulk booking of all eight webinars for just £300 + VAT. Individual webinar bookings are £50 + VAT, so if you purchase all eight you will receive two webinars for free! For bulk purchase inquiries, please email hello@scl.org.

Series Programme Chair:
Sue McLean, Partner, Technology & Fintech, Baker McKenzie, SCL Trustee and Vice-chair

Featured Speakers in this Series Include:
Matthew Lavy KC, Barrister, 4 Pump Court; SCL Trustee
Sarah Curran, Director, UBS
Charles Kerrigan, Partner, CMS
Laura Bates, General Counsel, Hidden Road Partners
John Cush, Senior Legal Counsel, Direct Line
John O’Brien, Head of Legal, Data Protection, Revolut
Gareth Oldale, Partner, Tech, IP & Data, TLT LLP
Daisy Godfrey, Head of Legal, Digital and Data Protection, Group Legal, Aviva
Shanthini Satyendra, SCL Fellow, AI Group Committee member
John Salmon, Partner, Hogan Lovells
Julian Cunningham-Day, Partner, Linklaters
Jonathan Emmanuel, Partner, Bird & Bird
Chris James, General Counsel, Zing
Sarah Williams, Senior Associate – Financial Services, Baker McKenzie
Yvonne Dunn, Partner, Pinsent Masons
Ann McManus, Senior Counsel for Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity, FIS
Stacey Quaye, Global Head of Digital Assets, Innovation & Design, UBS
Kate Newbound, Managing Associate General Counsel Tech/Commercial, HSBC
Janet Taylor-Hall, Chief Executive Officer, Cognia Law

Previous webinars in this series:

Webinar 1: State of the Crypto Nation – where are we on digital assets adoption and regulation?

Webinar 2: Data Governance and Ethics in Financial Services

Coming up…

Webinar 4: Getting ready for launch – key issues when advising on the roll-out of new tech products & solutions

Webinar 5: AI in Financial Services Webinar

Webinar 6:  Tech trends 2025: Key regulatory developments affecting technology in financial services

Webinar 7:  Navigating Cyber Risk

Webinar 8:  What’s on the Horizon? How to keep up with legal and regulatory developments given the pace of change

Administration Notes:

SCL Member Offer:
The cost to attend this webinar is £50 + VAT (£60).

SCL members can access all eight webinars for just £300 + VAT (£360), meaning you’ll get two webinars for free when you purchase the full series!

For bulk purchase enquiries, please email hello@scl.org.

Non-SCL Member Offer:
The cost to attend this webinar as a non-SCL member is £100 + VAT (£120).

Non-members: Buy all eight webinars for just £300 + VAT (compared to £50 + VAT each if purchased individually) when you buy them along with a half-price SCL membership for only £85 (previously £170).

For bulk purchase enquiries and to take advantage of this discounted membership rate, please email hello@scl.org.

Booking terms and conditions:
Please refer to SCL’s full event terms and conditions here.

Joining details:
We will send the Zoom link to your email address on the morning of the event.

Recording:
Each webinar will be recorded and the recording will be available to delegates shortly afterward.

Event Booking Form for Your Internal Use
If you require internal sign-off in order to attend events and training, please go to our Internal Booking Form page to download your form. The form contains essential information about the event, including speakers and content, why you should attend and the intended learning outcomes.

Non-members wishing to join the Society are entitled to membership of the Society valid for 12 months from the date of payment including full access to the content of the SCL website www.scl.org, access to all online content of “Computers & Law” plus notification of future SCL events. The cost of an annual SCL membership is £170.00. If you have any queries about SCL membership please contact the SCL office on Tel: 07948 517049 or Email: hello@scl.org

Free membership for trainee lawyers and UK students:
SCL provides free membership for trainee lawyers until qualification and for UK students in full-time education with a valid ac.uk email address. Student members are eligible to attend SCL events at concessionary rates where a fee is applicable. Trainee members are entitled to attend SCL events at the standard members’ rate (the concessionary rate for UK students in full-time education does not apply). Trainees and UK students in full-time education can apply to join SCL for free by emailing hello@scl.org

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Theme 1: Data Act

• What is “cloud switching”? And what is the intent of interoperability?
• Operationally, how can cloud providers deliver customers’ data in a functionally equivalent form within 30 days upon request or at the end of the contract?
• What does “appropriate” support entail when “seamlessly” switching to a competitor provider, and how should metadata be treated? How are cloud businesses ensuring customers can enjoy “functional equivalence”?
• How are price models likely to adapt, and what impact might that have on smaller players/edge computing services? Could new opportunities for standardised data exchange interfaces emerge?
• In practice, what issues are likely to arise concerning “exits” – planned vs. unplanned?

Theme 2: DORA

• To prevent concentration risk, companies are adopting multi-cloud strategies. But in an increasingly interoperable world, with more technical layers and possibly open-source software leveraged, how can financial services entities practically complete end-to-end testing? Specifically for exit testing, when migration may take months (or even years), and exit support could be as short as 30 days for data migration.
• How can cloud vendors comply with the initial ICT-related incident reporting timeline of four hours if the tech stack becomes more complicated?
• Pooled Threat-Led Penetration Testing facilitated by an external tester is helpful for multi-tenant environments. However, what happens to the costs required for IT resources to scope and understand client infrastructure? Will there be greater dependence on the systems integrator role? Is compliance as a service likely to prevail in this space, as with GDPR – i.e., increased service level commitments for highly regulated workloads?
• Will the solution be more standardised or focus on specific accreditations, such as Europrivacy, linked to vulnerability scans, open-source analyses, and penetration testing?

This event has been organised by the SCL Cloud Group

Administration notes:

Fees:
£35 + VAT (£42) for SCL members
£70 + VAT (£84)  for non-members

To enquire about SCL membership and receive the discounted fee, please email hello@scl.org.

Booking terms and conditions:
Please refer to SCL’s full event terms and conditions here.

Non-members wishing to join the Society are entitled to membership of the Society valid for 12 months from the date of payment including full access to the content of the SCL web site www.scl.org, the SCL magazine “Computers & Law” plus reduced fees for training events where a fee is applicable. The cost of an annual SCL membership is £170.00. If you have any queries about SCL membership please contact the SCL office on Tel: 07948517049 or Email: hello@scl.org

Free membership for trainee lawyers and UK students:
SCL provides free membership for trainee lawyers until qualification and for UK students in full-time education with a valid ac.uk email address. Student members are eligible to attend SCL events at concessionary rates where a fee is applicable. Trainee members are entitled to attend SCL events at the standard members’ rate (the concessionary rate for UK students in full-time education does not apply). Trainees and UK students in full-time education can apply to join SCL for free by emailing hello@scl.org

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This session covers:

• Why data governance and ethics matter in financial services: Understanding the critical role these frameworks play in a highly regulated, data-rich industry.
• Beyond privacy: Exploring use cases like personalised pricing and telematics, where governance and ethics questions extend beyond data protection laws.
• Balancing complex considerations: Navigating challenges such as FCA requirements, the Equality Act, the EU AI Act, and Consumer Duty obligations, while addressing vulnerable customers and advancing DEI proposals.
• Practical frameworks: Insight into governance structures, policies, and processes that help identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Team collaboration: The importance of multidisciplinary teams bridging privacy, governance, and ethics to address emerging challenges effectively.

Speakers:

John O’Brien, Head of Legal, Data Protection, Revolut
Gareth Oldale, Partner, Head of Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity, TLT LLP
Daisy Godfrey, Head of Legal, Digital and Data Protection, Group Legal, Aviva
John Cush, Senior Legal Counsel, Direct Line

If you’re interested in this webinar, you may also want to explore the full Future of Finance webinar series, which runs until April 2025. Please note that each session is standalone, so you can enjoy any webinar without committing to the entire series.

About the Future of Finance Webinar Series:

This comprehensive webinar series will explore various facets of the financial services and fintech sectors, providing an exceptional opportunity to delve into the key tech law topics shaping the industry. Whether you’re an in-house counsel at a leading financial institution, a fintech professional, or a private practice lawyer advising clients, these sessions will provide you with the essential insights and knowledge you need to navigate this evolving landscape.

Engage with expert panellists from across the industry as they explore critical developments, share practical takeaways, and lead in-depth discussions on the future of finance.

Designed to focus on the latest technology trends and the legal challenges they bring, this masterclass series is an unmissable opportunity for anyone advising on financial services and fintech projects. Stay informed and ahead of the curve in this fast-paced sector.

SCL members can make a bulk booking of all eight webinars for just £300 + VAT. Individual webinar bookings are £50 + VAT, so if you purchase all eight you will receive two webinars for free! For bulk purchase inquiries, please email hello@scl.org.

Series Programme Chair:
Sue McLean, Partner, Technology & Fintech, Baker McKenzie, SCL Trustee and Vice-chair

Featured Speakers in this Series Include:
Matthew Lavy KC, Barrister, 4 Pump Court; SCL Trustee
Sarah Curran, Director, UBS
Charles Kerrigan, Partner, CMS
Laura Bates, General Counsel, Hidden Road Partners
Shanthini Satyendra, SCL Fellow, AI Group Committee member
John Salmon, Partner, Hogan Lovells
Julian Cunningham-Day, Partner, Linklaters
Jonathan Emmanuel, Partner, Bird & Bird
Chris James, General Counsel, Zing
Sarah Williams, Senior Associate – Financial Services, Baker McKenzie
Claire Keating, Principal, Marks & Clerk
Mark Cruickshank, Managing Legal Counsel, The Royal Bank of Scotland
Tom Hadden, Vice President – Global Intellectual Property and Emerging Technology at Barclays
Yvonne Dunn, Partner, Pinsent Masons
Ann McManus, Senior Counsel for Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity, FIS
Stacey Quaye, Global Head of Digital Assets, Innovation & Design, UBS
Kate Newbound, Managing Associate General Counsel Tech/Commercial, HSBC
Janet Taylor-Hall, Chief Executive Officer, Cognia Law

Coming up…

Webinar 3:  AI in Financial Services Webinar
Webinar 4:  Getting ready for launch? Key issues when advising on the roll-out of new tech products & solutions
Webinar 5:  Banking on IP: Protecting and maximising the value of IP in a tech leveraged financial service business
Webinar 6:  Tech trends 2025: Key regulatory developments affecting technology in financial services
Webinar 7:  Navigating Cyber Risk
Webinar 8:  What’s on the Horizon? How to keep up with legal and regulatory developments given the pace of change

Administration Notes:

SCL Member Offer:
The cost to purchase this webinar is £50 + VAT (£60). SCL members can access all eight webinars for just £300 + VAT (£360), meaning you’ll get two webinars for free when you purchase the full series! For bulk purchase enquiries, please email hello@scl.org.

Non-SCL Member Offer:
The cost to pruchase this webinar as a non-SCL member is £100 + VAT (£120). Buy all eight webinars for just £300 + VAT (compared to £50 + VAT each if purchased individually) when you buy them along with a half-price SCL membership for only £85 (previously £170).

For bulk purchase enquiries and to take advantage of this discounted membership rate, please email hello@scl.org.

Booking terms and conditions:
Please refer to SCL’s full event terms and conditions here.

Event Booking Form for Your Internal Use
If you require internal sign-off for events and training, please go to our Internal Booking Form page to download your form. The form contains essential information about the event, including speakers and content, why you should attend and the intended learning outcomes.

Non-members wishing to join the Society are entitled to membership of the Society valid for 12 months from the date of payment including full access to the content of the SCL website www.scl.org, access to all online content of “Computers & Law” plus notification of future SCL events. The cost of an annual SCL membership is £170.00. If you have any queries about SCL membership please contact the SCL office on Tel: 07948 517049 or Email: hello@scl.org

Free membership for trainee lawyers and UK students:
SCL provides free membership for trainee lawyers until qualification and for UK students in full-time education with a valid ac.uk email address. Student members are eligible to attend SCL events at concessionary rates where a fee is applicable. Trainee members are entitled to attend SCL events at the standard members’ rate (the concessionary rate for UK students in full-time education does not apply). Trainees and UK students in full-time education can apply to join SCL for free by emailing hello@scl.org

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We have legal experts in employment law, as well as lawyers who have first hand experience of taking various types of parental leave, with us to walk you through the issues, challenges and benefits.

Chair:
Anna Ward, Commercial, IP and Data Protection Lawyer, Biztech Lawyers

Speakers:
Fiona Campbell, Global Privacy Counsel, Informa
Anna Ward, Commercial, IP and Data Protection Lawyer, Biztech Lawyers
Ben Packer, Partner, Linklaters LLP
Sophie Rees, Senior Associate, Bristows
Anthony Purvis, Head of Employment Law, Waterfront Law

This is an essential session for anyone who has questions or is interested in discussing parental leave, or who would like to hear from those with personal experience, from an employee or an employer perspective.

SCL webinars provide an excellent opportunity to explore all sorts of interesting topics from the comfort of your own desk, without having to take time out of work (or family!) to attend. We are hosting this webinar at lunchtime for added convenience!

Who is this for?

• Anyone interested in parental leave, either for themselves, family members or friends
• Lawyers or prospective lawyers who advise on employment law/parental leave
• HR professionals advising on employment law/parental leave
• Students studying employment law or considering a career in employment law or HR

Speaker bios:

Anthony Purvis
Anthony is the head of Employment Law at Waterfront Law, a firm specialising in technology, employment, IP, commercial and corporate law.

Anthony has extensive experience in advising both employers and employees on all aspects of employment law, from drafting contracts and restrictive covenants to disciplinary issues and grievances, dismissals, TUPE,  and parental leave. Anthony has worked with employee parents, as well as employers, on return to work issues, shared parental leave, KIT days, and many other related topics.

Anthony also has young children and has taken parental leave himself, so he has first hand experience of what it involves and the sorts of issues that can arise.

Anna Ward
Anna is a commercial, IP and data protection lawyer at Biztech Lawyers. She has worked at a number of different law firms in London and elsewhere including Waterfront Law and Mishcon de Reya.

Anna has taken maternity leave twice in the last few years, applied for promotion during the short 8 month period in between maternity leaves and navigated KIT days both during and after the pandemic. When she returned to work after her first maternity leave, she negotiated a different working pattern to fit around family life and is looking forward to discussing these experiences.

Fiona Campbell
Fiona is an in-house data protection lawyer at Informa PLC. She has previously worked at both magic circle and boutique private practice firms in data protection and commercial litigation.

Fiona took shared parental leave in 2022 whilst working in private practice and will be soon be taking her second period of shared parental leave whilst working in-house. She made full use of KIT days, a staggered re-entry to work and experimented with a period of working part-time before returning to full time work. She looks forward to sharing her experiences on these varied issues.

Ben Packer
Ben is a partner in the Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations team at Linklaters LLP, specialising in disputes in the tech, financial services and sports sectors. He was one of the first men at the firm to take shared parental leave when his second daughter was born in 2016 and can share his experiences of navigating a new type of leave for the industry, the impact on his family life and on his career.

Sophie Rees
Sophie is a Senior Associate in the Corporate team at Bristows LLP, specialising in M&A and investment matters across the Technology and Life Sciences sectors. She sits on the Bristows Women’s Network Committee and regularly participates in mentoring schemes as both a mentor and mentee.

Sophie is currently on her second period of maternity leave and we are grateful to her for taking the time to join us to share her experiences of taking maternity leave, navigating leave-related considerations and returning to transactional work.

This event is organised by the WiTL Group

Non-members wishing to join the Society are entitled to membership of the Society valid for 12 months from the date of payment including full access to the content of the SCL website www.scl.org, access to all online content of “Computers & Law” plus notification of future SCL events. The cost of an annual SCL membership is £170.00. If you have any queries about SCL membership please contact the SCL office on Tel: 07948 517049 or Email: hello@scl.org

Free membership for trainee lawyers and UK students:
SCL provides free membership for trainee lawyers until qualification and for UK students in full-time education with a valid ac.uk email address. Student members are eligible to attend SCL events at concessionary rates where a fee is applicable. Trainee members are entitled to attend SCL events at the standard members’ rate (the concessionary rate for UK students in full-time education does not apply). Trainees and UK students in full-time education can apply to join SCL for free by emailing hello@scl.org

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Topics will explore the evolving role of lawyers in the digital era, the transformative impact of AI, blockchain, and quantum technologies on the legal profession, and actionable strategies for navigating these changes to ensure growth and success.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event that will help shape the future of law and inspire the next generation of legal leaders.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Programme:

(Timings may be subject to change)

09:15 – 09:45: Registration, tea and coffee

09:45 – 10:15: Introductions and keynote

Keynote speaker:
Ian Jeffery, Chief Executive, The Law Society

10:15 – 11:30: The evolving role of the lawyer this decade – what you need to know and how to future-proof your career

Panel discussion led by SCL President, Professor Richard Susskind CBE KC (Hon), with:

• Gareth Stokes, Partner, DLA Piper
• Harry Borovick, General Counsel & AI Governance Officer, Luminance
• Dr Janis Wong, Policy Advisor, Data and Technology Law, The Law Society

11:30 – 11:45: Coffee

11:45 – 12:00: Spotlight Speech 1: Andy Cooke, General Counsel, Travel Perk

12:00 – 12:40: Emerging technologies like AI and the related law are not just for technology lawyers – Part I: what you need to know

Speakers:

• Minesh Tanna, Partner and Global AI Lead, Simmons & Simmons; Chair of the SCL AI Group; SCL Trustee
• Charlie Lyons-Rothbart, SCL AI Group Committee
• Rebecca Keating, Barrister, 4 Pump Court
• Chloë Bell, Barrister, 3 Verulam Buildings

12:40 – 13:30: Lunch

13:30 – 14:15: Emerging technologies like AI and the related law are not just for technology lawyers – Part II

14:15 – 14:30: Spotlight Speech 2: Teresa Escorial, Career and Executive Coach

14:30 – 14:45: Spotlight Speech 3: Georgina Morgan-Wynne, Partner, Taylor Root

14:45 – 15:00: Coffee

15:00 – 17:00: How to navigate getting in and getting on with your career

The panel will share insights from their personal journeys, inside and outside the legal sector.

Moderated panel Chaired by Shanthini Satyendra, SCL Fellow, AI Group Committee Vice Chair

• Dana Denis-Smith, Founder, Obelisk
• Gabi Commatteo, Policy Team Lead for Regulatory Institutions and Functions – Frontier AI Policy Team Lead, DSIT; Visiting Professor, King’s College London School of Law
• James Dunne, Managing Director, FNZ Group
• Lizzie Belle, Founder, One Percent Club

17:00 – 17:30: Close followed by refreshments and networking

This event is a must-attend for:

• Established lawyers interested in staying ahead of technological advancements and adapting to the digital transformation in the legal sector.
• Individuals driving or aspiring to drive innovation within their legal practices or organisations.
• Corporate legal professionals seeking to understand how emerging technologies will impact their roles and industries.
• Recent graduates, aspiring or early-career lawyers looking to gain insights into the future of law and technology and students
• Professionals working in adjacent or overlapping fields, such as compliance, legal tech startups, and policy advisory roles
• Talent acquisition professionals seeking to identify emerging talent, understand the future skillsets required in the legal sector, and build connections with thought leaders and rising stars

This event is hosted by DLA Piper

Administration notes:

Fees:
£195 + VAT (£234) for SCL members
£390 + VAT (£468) or non-members

To enquire about SCL membership and receive the discounted fee, please email hello@scl.org.

There will be some concessionary places available – please email hello@scl.org for further details.

Booking terms and conditions:
Please refer to SCL’s full event terms and conditions here.

Venue address:
DLA Piper
160 Aldersgate St
Barbican
London
EC1A 4HT

Registration and attendee arrival: 
Registration for this event begins at 09:15 am and the event starts at 09:45 am. We kindly ask that you arrive on time to ensure a prompt start.

Joining details:
For in-person events, you will receive joining details within 24 hours of the event.

Event Booking Form for Your Internal Use
If you require internal sign-off in order to attend events and training, please go to our Internal Booking Form page to download your form.
The form contains essential information about the event, including speakers and content, why you should attend and the intended learning outcomes.

Non-members wishing to join the Society are entitled to membership of the Society valid for 12 months from the date of payment including full access to the content of the SCL website www.scl.org, access to all online content of “Computers & Law” plus notification of future SCL events. The cost of an annual SCL membership is £170.00. If you have any queries about SCL membership please contact the SCL office on Tel: 07948 517049 or Email: hello@scl.org.

Free membership for trainee lawyers and UK students:
SCL provides free membership for trainee lawyers until qualification and for UK students in full-time education with a valid ac.uk email address. Student members are eligible to attend SCL events at concessionary rates where a fee is applicable. Trainee members are entitled to attend SCL events at the standard members’ rate (the concessionary rate for UK students in full-time education does not apply). Trainees and UK students in full-time education can apply to join SCL for free by emailing hello@scl.org

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• Gain valuable insights into the key cases that have shaped the commercial legal landscape.
• Explore lessons from contract cases in diverse practice areas that often go unnoticed.
• Benefit from Richard’s unparalleled experience in IT contracts

Audience:
All commercial lawyers, both in-house and in private practice, in the UK and around the world, are encouraged to sign up for this specially focused session that caters to the needs of the SCL audience – and beyond. There is something for everyone as this session draws on developments in general commercial, corporate, construction, engineering, and property while Richard uses his vast experience of IT contracts in particular to relate the content to the work of IT lawyers.

This event is hosted and sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. 

Administration notes:

Fees:
£140 + VAT (£168) for SCL members
£280 + VAT (£336)  for non-members

To enquire about SCL membership and receive the discounted fee, please email hello@scl.org.

Event Booking Form for Your Internal Use
If you require internal sign-off in order to attend events and training, please go to our Internal Booking Form page to download your form.
The form contains essential information about the event, including speakers and content, why you should attend and the intended learning outcomes.

Non-members wishing to join the Society are entitled to membership of the Society valid for 12 months from the date of payment including full access to the content of the SCL website www.scl.org, access to all online content of “Computers & Law” plus notification of future SCL events. The cost of an annual SCL membership is £170.00. If you have any queries about SCL membership please contact the SCL office on Tel: 07948 517049 or Email: hello@scl.org

Free membership for trainee lawyers and UK students:
SCL provides free membership for trainee lawyers until qualification and for UK students in full-time education with a valid ac.uk email address. Student members are eligible to attend SCL events at concessionary rates where a fee is applicable. Trainee members are entitled to attend SCL events at the standard members’ rate (the concessionary rate for UK students in full-time education does not apply). Trainees and UK students in full-time education can apply to join SCL for free by emailing hello@scl.org

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Do you want to be able to ask more informed questions of your clients and give more focused, practical advice?

Then this training is for you.

Neil Brown and Simon Forrester deliver a full day of “Back To Basics”: explaining, in a simple, engaging, manner the fundamentals of today’s (and perhaps tomorrow’s) technology.

Including presentations, practical demonstrations, questions, and answers covering:

• what computers actually are, how they’re laid out, and work;
• how the Internet works, and how the web works (they’re not the same!);
• what software is and how it’s developed;
• principles of digital security and user authentication;
• encryption and hashing; and
• cloud computing essentials, including different types of “as-a-service”.

It doesn’t assume any prior technical knowledge, but if you have some, this will help you take it to the next level.

Speakers:
Neil Brown, Managing Director, decoded.legal
Simon Forrester, Software Developer, Mituyu. Developer, Zehuti Ltd

Speaker Bios:

Neil is an Internet, tech, and telecoms lawyer. He runs English law firm decoded.legal. He’s good at legal advice, particularly geeky tech stuff, but rubbish at writing bios.

Simon Forrester has been a professional developer since the 1990s, delivering solutions for the private and public legal sectors, civil, commercial, and criminal. He’s worked with the Society for over two decades: if you’re watching an SCL online event, it’s invariably Simon pushing buttons behind the scenes! He’s also presented various events, including previous Back To Basics sessions, and both online and in person. At the time of writing he’s polishing his presentations and limbering up for six hours of Back To Basics 2024.

Why this event is important:
Tech Fundamentals is a structured day-long program for people with relatively basic tech knowledge. It starts with the very basics of computing and works through networks and connectivity, software development, security and encryption, and hosted / cloud services. It is an ideal primer for lawyers (and others) who want to know more about the fundamentals of the technologies on which they are advising.

This Conference is designed to help you understand the technology, to enable you to appear more informed to your clients, to ask better, more pertinent questions of the clients, and to get to grips with your clients’ technology/products more quickly and astutely.

Join Neil and Simon in London for a day of learning, exploration, and expert insight into how it all works. The recording of this course will be available to watch shortly afterward, so you can refer back as many times as you would like at your leisure.

Who is this for?

– The course is designed for lawyers who advise on tech-related stuff (whether you are a “tech lawyers” or not), who want a better understanding of the basics, for the reasons above. Technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed: equipping yourself with a mastery of the core principles is essential.

– This Conference is suitable for tech lawyers both in-house and private practice lawyers.

Agenda:

• Computers and hardware
• Maths, theory
• Session on networking
• How the web works
• Web APIs
• Software & data
• Cloud computing
• Source control and open source
• Encryption and security
• Blockchain
• Authentication & passwords
• Wrap up and closing remarks
• Drinks and networking from 5 pm

Administration notes:

Fees:
£245 + VAT (£294) for SCL members
£490 + VAT (£588) for non-members.

To enquire about SCL membership and receive the discounted fee, please email hello@scl.org.

Non-members wishing to join the Society are entitled to membership of the Society valid for 12 months from the date of payment including full access to the content of the SCL web site www.scl.org, the SCL magazine “Computers & Law” plus reduced fees for training events where a fee is applicable. The cost of an annual SCL membership is £165.00. If you have any queries about SCL membership please contact the SCL office on Tel: 07948517049 or Email: hello@scl.org

Free membership for trainee lawyers and UK students:
SCL provides free membership for trainee lawyers until qualification and for UK students in full-time education with a valid ac.uk email address. Student members are eligible to attend SCL events at concessionary rates where a fee is applicable. Trainee members are entitled to attend SCL events at the standard members’ rate (the concessionary rate for UK students in full-time education does not apply). Trainees and UK students in full-time education can apply to join SCL for free by emailing hello@scl.org

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Speakers:
Francesca Lofts, Senior Legal Counsel (Data, Technology & Procurement), Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Alessandro Galtieri, Deputy General Counsel, Colt

Moderator:
Kay-Anne van Zyl, Legal Counsel, Google Cloud

What the Session Will Cover: 

• Theory vs Reality: Translating ESG requirements into your own business context;
• Ethical Tensions: Bringing together ESG values, solicitors’ duties, and your organisation’s goals together ;
• Being a positive ESG influencer: using your unique position to influence your colleagues’ and organisations’ behaviour to align with ESG values, not just the law.

This event is hosted by SCL and organised by the SCL In-House Lawyer Group

Administration notes:

Fees:
This webinar is free of charge to watch.

Event Booking Form for Your Internal Use
If you require internal sign-off in order to attend events and training, please go to our Internal Booking Form page to download your form.
The form contains essential information about the event, including speakers and content, why you should attend and the intended learning outcomes.

Non-members wishing to join the Society are entitled to membership of the Society valid for 12 months from the date of payment including full access to the content of the SCL web site www.scl.org, the SCL magazine “Computers & Law” plus reduced fees for training events where a fee is applicable. The cost of an annual SCL membership is £165.00. If you have any queries about SCL membership please contact the SCL office on Tel: 07948517049 or Email: hello@scl.org

Free membership for trainee lawyers and UK students:
SCL provides free membership for trainee lawyers until qualification and for UK students in full-time education with a valid ac.uk email address. Student members are eligible to attend SCL events at concessionary rates where a fee is applicable. Trainee members are entitled to attend SCL events at the standard members’ rate (the concessionary rate for UK students in full-time education does not apply). Trainees and UK students in full-time education can apply to join SCL for free by emailing hello@scl.org

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This comprehensive webinar series will explore various facets of the financial services and fintech sectors, providing an exceptional opportunity to delve into the key tech law topics shaping the industry. Whether you’re an in-house counsel at a leading financial institution, a fintech professional, or a private practice lawyer advising clients, these sessions will provide you with the essential insights and knowledge you need to navigate this evolving landscape.

Engage with expert panellists from across the industry as they explore critical developments, share practical takeaways, and lead in-depth discussions on the future of finance.

Designed to focus on the latest technology trends and the legal challenges they bring, this masterclass series is an unmissable opportunity for anyone advising on financial services and fintech projects. Stay informed and ahead of the curve in this fast-paced sector.

SCL members can make a bulk booking of all eight webinars for just £300 + VAT. Individual webinar bookings are £50 + VAT, so if you purchase all eight you will receive two webinars for free! For bulk purchase inquiries, please email hello@scl.org.

Webinar 1: State of the Crypto Nation: where are we on digital assets adoption and regulation?

(Recording now available)

Outline:

• What are cryptoassets?
• What can they do?
• What are their legal characteristics?
• Why are we hearing so much about tokenisation now?
• What are the challenges?
• What do we expect to see in the next 3 years?

Chair:
Matthew Lavy KC, Barrister, 4 Pump Court; SCL Trustee

Speakers:
Sarah Curran, Director, UBS
Charles Kerrigan, Partner, CMS
Laura Bates, General Counsel, Hidden Road Partners

Series Programme Chair:
Sue McLean, Partner, Technology & Fintech, Baker McKenzie, SCL Trustee and Vice-chair

Featured Speakers in this Series Include:
Shanthini Satyendra, SCL Fellow, AI Group Committee Vice Chair
John Salmon, Partner, Hogan Lovells
Julian Cunningham-Day, Partner, Linklaters
John Cush, Senior Legal Counsel, Direct Line
John O’Brien, Head of Legal, Data Protection, Revolut
Gareth Oldale, Partner, Head of Privacy and Cyber Security, TLT LLP
Daisy Godfrey, Aviva
Jonathan Emmanuel, Partner, Bird & Bird
Chris James, General Counsel, Zing
Sarah Williams, Senior Associate – Financial Services, Baker McKenzie
Claire Keating, Principal, Marks & Clerk
Mark Cruickshank, Managing Legal Counsel, The Royal Bank of Scotland
Yvonne Dunn, Partner, Pinsent Masons
Ann McManus, Senior Counsel for Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity, FIS
Stacey Quaye, Global Head of Digital Assets, Innovation & Design, UBS
Kate Newbound, Managing Associate General Counsel Tech/Commercial, HSBC
Janet Taylor-Hall, Chief Executive Officer, Cognia Law

Coming up…

Webinar 2:  Data governance and ethics in financial services

Webinar 3:  AI in Financial Services

Webinar 4:  Getting ready for launch? Key issues when advising on the roll-out of new tech products & solutions

Webinar 5:  Banking on IP: Protecting and maximising the value of IP in a tech leveraged financial service business

Webinar 6:  Tech trends 2025: Key regulatory developments affecting technology in financial services

Webinar 7:  Navigating Cyber Risk

Webinar 8:  What’s on the Horizon? How to keep up with legal and regulatory developments given the pace of change

Who Should Attend?

• Lawyers in private practice or in-house, keen to stay current on the latest tech developments in financial services
• Tech law academics and students
• Professionals and managers in the tech sector involved in financial services projects and regulatory developments
• Anyone interested in the intersection of tech, law, and finance

Administration Notes:

SCL Member Offer:
SCL members can access all eight webinars for just £300 + VAT. Purchasing each webinar individually will cost £50 + VAT each, so if you purchase all eight you will receive two webinars for free!

For bulk purchase enquiries, please email hello@scl.org.

Non-SCL Member Offer:
We’re thrilled to offer non SCL members all eight webinars for just £300 + VAT (compared to £50 + VAT each if purchased individually) when you buy them along with a half-price SCL membership for only £82.50 (previously £165).

For bulk purchase enquiries and to take advantage of this discounted membership rate, please email hello@scl.org.

Booking terms and conditions:
Please refer to SCL’s full event terms and conditions here.

Joining details:
We will send the Zoom link to your email address on the morning of the event.

Recording:
Each webinar will be recorded and the recording will be available to delegates shortly afterward.

Event Booking Form for Your Internal Use
If you require internal sign-off in order to attend events and training, please go to our Internal Booking Form page to download your form. The form contains essential information about the event, including speakers and content, why you should attend and the intended learning outcomes.

Non-members wishing to join the Society are entitled to membership of the Society valid for 12 months from the date of payment including full access to the content of the SCL web site www.scl.org, the SCL magazine “Computers & Law” plus reduced fees for training events where a fee is applicable. The cost of an annual SCL membership is £165. If you have any queries about SCL membership please contact the SCL office on Tel: 07948517049 or Email: hello@scl.org

Free membership for trainee lawyers and UK students:
SCL provides free membership for trainee lawyers until qualification and for UK students in full-time education with a valid ac.uk email address. Student members are eligible to attend SCL events at concessionary rates where a fee is applicable. Trainee members are entitled to attend SCL events at the standard members’ rate (the concessionary rate for UK students in full-time education does not apply). Trainees and UK students in full-time education can apply to join SCL for free by emailing hello@scl.org

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This webinar will feature insights from a senior lawyer at the ICO, offering a detailed examination of how the ICO is addressing the complex challenges posed by AI technologies. We will discuss the types of risks that should be included in a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) when organisations are considering adopting an AI solution. We will also discuss some of the lessons learned from the ICO’s investigation into Snap’s “My AI” chatbot.

In addition, the session will cover the ICO’s ongoing GenAI calls for evidence, providing participants with an understanding of how the ICO is approaching AI regulation. Whether you are a legal professional, compliance officer, or tech enthusiast, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate AI’s intersection with data protection law.

Chair:
Matthew Nuding, Associate, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR)

Speaker:
Toby Spanton, Head of Legal (Data Privacy Advice), Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Why attend?

This webinar will provide an unrivalled opportunity to take a deep dive into the ICO’s approach to regulating AI from a data protection perspective. The insights you will gain from the webinar will be crucial if you are planning to implement AI tools across your organisation.

Who should attend?

• Lawyers working in data, AI and cybersecurity (in private practice and in-house)
• Tech law academics and students
• Tech sector professionals & managers who need to understand the data protection challenges of AI solutions and tools
• Anyone interested in AI and data protection

This event is by SCL and organised by the SCL Privacy and Data Protection Group

Administration notes:

Fees to purchase the recording:
£35 + VAT (£42) for SCL members
£70 + VAT (£84) for non-members

To enquire about SCL membership and receive the discounted fee, please email hello@scl.org.

Booking terms and conditions:
Please refer to SCL’s full event terms and conditions here.

Event Booking Form for Your Internal Use
If you require internal sign-off in order to attend events and training, please go to our Internal Booking Form page to download your form.
The form contains essential information about the event, including speakers and content, why you should attend and the intended learning outcomes.

Non-members wishing to join the Society are entitled to membership of the Society valid for 12 months from the date of payment including full access to the content of the SCL web site www.scl.org, the SCL magazine “Computers & Law” plus reduced fees for training events where a fee is applicable. The cost of an annual SCL membership is £165.00. If you have any queries about SCL membership please contact the SCL office on Tel: 07948517049 or Email: hello@scl.org

Free membership for trainee lawyers and UK students:
SCL provides free membership for trainee lawyers until qualification and for UK students in full-time education with a valid ac.uk email address. Student members are eligible to attend SCL events at concessionary rates where a fee is applicable. Trainee members are entitled to attend SCL events at the standard members’ rate (the concessionary rate for UK students in full-time education does not apply). Trainees and UK students in full-time education can apply to join SCL for free by emailing hello@scl.org

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