Tees Law Networking Event

Join us on Tuesday 19th March 2026 for the Tees Law Networking Event at Tees House!

Agenda –
10.00 – 10.40: Arrival/Coffee/Networking
10.40 -10.45: Welcome
10.45 -11.30: Presentation 1 Employment Rights Act 2025- Robert Whitaker – Employment Law Partner

Update on the recent significant changes in employment rights under the Employment Rights Act 2025. This talk will be of benefit to anyone who is an employee or has, or is thinking of hiring, employees.

11.30 -11.45: Break and opportunity for questions
11.45 – 12.30 :Presentation 2 – Commercial Contracts – Elliot Stafford – Company and Commercial Solicitor

Practical guidance on commercial contracts including scope, workable change controls, risk allocation, enforceable payment terms and termination. This talk will be of benefit to anyone who needs to deal with commercial contracts, whether you are a senior executive, consultant or dealing with outsourcing and procurement.

12.30-12.45: Opportunity for questions
12.45-13.45: Lunch
13:45-15.15: Mock regulatory criminal trial/witness training – Ruth Barber – Criminal and Regulatory Solicitor and Advocate

Practical demonstration of criminal cross examination and the handling of technical expert evidence in the context of a regulatory criminal trial. Please indicate in advance whether you wish to be cross examined and material will be provided to you in advance. Places are limited!

15.15-15.30: Wrap up

Please note the agenda is subject to change.