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.

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 annual Professional Indemnity Seminar for insurance professionals is taking place on Wednesday 12 June 2024. This year we will be considering whether Professional Indemnity claims are becoming harder and more expensive to defend and, if they are, what steps Insurers and Insureds can take to mitigate against this. There will be a number of short presentations from CMS partners and associates on what we consider are the key factors that are impacting the defence of Professional Indemnity Claims, including:The Court’s approach to case management and pre-action con­duct­Man­age­ment of claims against multiple insured partiesIssues in defending insolvent insuredsEnhanced claimant rights - Building Safety ActDevelopments in the recovery of costsPlease register by clicking the button below, and feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues who may find this of interest.

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.

Join our expert speakers for a webinar on IP developments in the Food & Drink sector with a particular focus on recent cases, north and south of the border.  The webinar will provide an overview of the...

 We are delighted to be back again in both our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices for our June Future of Renewables sessions, with speakers from CMS and Lo­co­gen look­ing as always at current hot topics affecting Energy projects across Scotland, with re­flec­tions on potential pitfalls in community benefit structures, the latest in construction contracting, dispute resolution in the energy transition sector, and technical and legal aspects of repowering projects. There will also be the opportunity for networking drinks following each session.  In particular these sessions will cover:Please register for the session using the buttons below, and we look forward to welcoming you in June.

Candice Blackwood and Henrietta Oliver will share the key findings of our recent thought leadership piece about the transformation of the UK High Street, and the opportunities for life sciences and healthcare (including medical diagnostics) to fill the voids left by retailers.

 We are delighted to be back again in both our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices for our June Future of Renewables sessions, with speakers from CMS and Lo­co­gen look­ing as always at current hot topics affecting Energy projects across Scotland, with re­flec­tions on potential pitfalls in community benefit structures, the latest in construction contracting, dispute resolution in the energy transition sector, and technical and legal aspects of repowering projects. There will also be the opportunity for networking drinks following each session.  In particular these sessions will cover:Please register for the session using the buttons below, and we look forward to welcoming you in June.