VODG directors and senior colleagues are invitied to join us for for this interactive online session, hosted by VODG investor and international law firm, Trowers & Hamlins. For part one of this two part event, we will consider how we can negotiate satisfactory contracts*.
Please note, we are in the process of drawing up the event programme. The below outline is an indicative overview of content, which may vary compared to the final agenda.
Contracts
- Before the contract: tendering and negotiating
- During the contract term/key contract terms:
- Assignment and subcontracting
- Change in law
- Change control
- Force majeure
- Variations
- Disputes
- Indemnities
- Price variation clauses
- Renegotiation strategies
- At the end of the term
- The term, and ending it/extending it
- Default and default-based termination
Occupation-based contract models
- Tenants
- Altering payment structures
- Exit routes
TUPE & Pensions issues
- Does TUPE apply?
- Who transfers?
- Contract protection
- Changing what you inherit
- How to retain staff
- Ensuring a transfer of risk
- Pension protection for transferring staff and costs implications when contracting for services
- Cost and risk of operating public sector schemes and how to mitigate those risks
*Members are welcome to attend both parts of this two part session, as each covers different information, however, it is not a requirement to attend both.
Accessibility
Please note, should you have any accessibility requirements, we will do our best to make necessary arrangements to support you; however, we may require up to four weeks notice, so please list your requirements on the booking form. Closed captions are used as standard in online meetings. If you have any concerns, please email [email protected].