Seminars
In-House Seminars  /  Terms and Conditions

1.  I will present a seminar on an agreed date and time, with agreed topics.  You are responsible for arranging the venue and suitable display equipment (projector and screen).  If you cannot arrange equipment, I can normally do it on your behalf.  I will bring a laptop computer along.

2.  In the event of a important or part-heard trial clashing with the agreed seminar date, I may have to postpone the seminar.  I will always give at least two weeks' notice.  If I fail to give two weeks' notice, I will reduce my fee by 33%.

3.  If you postpone the seminar on less than two weeks' notice, of if you cancel the seminar, I will charge a 33% postponement / cancellation fee.  For this purpose, a seminar is regarded as cancelled if it is postponed and no alternative date is arranged within a further three months.

4.  I will send you a Word document containing the seminar notes in advance; usually a week in advance.  Please provide sufficient copies for the delegates on the day.  If you wish me to produce the copies, I can do so but will charge extra (normally £15+VAT per set).

5.  Copyright in all materials is mine.

6.  I work hard to make sure that the content of my seminars is correct and up to date.  However, liability for any losses flowing from reliance on that content is limited to the seminar fee.  If advice is sought in respect of any particular case, Counsel (whether myself or someone else) should be instructed on the normal basis.

7.  Fees are payable within 28 days of invoice, failing which interest is payable at 4% above Barclay's Bank base rate.  This is a contractual debt, and can be claimed in an action for breach of contract in the event of non-payment.