You are invited to, BLCC member, Fox Williams’ annual agentlaw seminar, “Principals and agents, suppliers and distributors: answers and directions at a time of uncertainty”. This event is free of charge. For further information, contact events@foxwilliams.com

Topics include:

When Is an Agent Not an Agent? – Phyllis Acheampong will explore the complexities of identifying an agent in sectors such as publishing, travel, and commerce, focusing on the confusion around commissionaire agents.

Exclusive Distributorship Agreements – Veronique Bergau will analyse a recent Court of Appeal judgment, and discuss how inducing a breach of an exclusive distributorship can violate a director’s statutory duty.

Commission Entitlement and Myths – Ashkon Camyab will examine the entitlement of commercial agents to commissions, and address common misconceptions under the Commercial Agents Regulations.

Repealing the Commercial Agents Regulations – Stephen Sidkin will provide an update on efforts to repeal the Commercial Agents Regulations.

After the presentations, you’ll have the chance to network over drinks and canapés.