In this episode of DLA Piper’s ‘Better Contracts’ podcast series, Peter Brook catches up with Christian Wiese Svanberg and Danny Cook to discuss key considerations when contracting in the defence sector. The panel considers what businesses entering or expanding in this space need to know and explores some of the specific contractual issues that arise, providing insight from the speakers’ extensive experience in Europe and the USA.

In this episode of DLA Piper&rsquo;s &lsquo;Better Contracts&rsquo; podcast series, Peter Brook catches up with Christian Wiese Svanberg and Danny Cook to discuss key considerations when contracting in the defence sector. The panel considers what businesses entering or expanding in this space need to know and explores some of the specific contractual issues that arise, providing insight from the speakers&rsquo; extensive experience in Europe and the USA.

Sovereignty, supply and security: contracting in the defence sector

In this episode of DLA Piper’s ‘Better Contracts’ podcast series, Thilo von Bodungen catches up with Michael Twomey and Richard Sterneberg to explore how EU legislation is increasingly dictating the way that products are designed.

The discussion examines the policy drivers behind this regulatory shift, the growing body of legislation that imposes design-related requirements, and the practical challenges – and potential opportunities – that businesses face in navigating a fast-evolving compliance landscape.

In this episode of DLA Piper&rsquo;s &lsquo;Better Contracts&rsquo; podcast series, Thilo von Bodungen catches up with Michael Twomey and Richard Sterneberg to explore how EU legislation is increasingly dictating the way that products are designed.
The discussion examines the policy drivers behind this regulatory shift, the growing body of legislation that imposes design-related requirements, and the practical challenges &ndash; and potential opportunities &ndash; that businesses face in navigating a fast-evolving compliance landscape.

Designed by directive: How EU law is increasingly shaping product design

In this episode of DLA Piper's ‘Better Contracts’ podcast series, Verena Grentzenberg catches up with Nicholas De Lacy-Brown and Piotr Czulak to explore one of the most pressing challenges in modern supply chain management: cyber risk.

In this episode of DLA Piper's &lsquo;Better Contracts&rsquo; podcast series, Verena Grentzenberg catches up with Nicholas De Lacy-Brown and Piotr Czulak to explore one of the most pressing challenges in modern supply chain management: cyber risk.

Breaking the chain: Cyber risk in supply chains

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Greg Tulquois catches up with Peter Brook and Jake Abrahams to explore the issue of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain. They explore the complex web of legal, contractual, and regulatory challenges that businesses can face when AI is used in their supply chains and highlight key legal considerations - as well as strategic questions - for any business deploying AI solutions.

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Greg Tulquois catches up with Peter Brook and Jake Abrahams to explore the issue of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain. They explore the complex web of legal, contractual, and regulatory challenges that businesses can face when AI is used in their supply chains and highlight key legal considerations - as well as strategic questions - for any business deploying AI solutions.

AI in the supply chain

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Mark Dewar, Conor McEneaney and Nicole Nartallo draw on their extensive experience of contract drafting and negotiation to discuss the intricacies of compliance with law provisions in commercial contracts. The podcast explores the significance of these provisions for both suppliers and customers, emphasising the need to fully consider the implications of what is being agreed and ensure that the compliance cost and risk is allocated appropriately.

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Mark Dewar, Conor McEneaney and Nicole Nartallo draw on their extensive experience of contract drafting and negotiation to discuss the intricacies of compliance with law provisions in commercial contracts. The podcast explores the significance of these provisions for both suppliers and customers, emphasising the need to fully consider the implications of what is being agreed and ensure that the compliance cost and risk is allocated appropriately.

Compliance with law provisions

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Thilo von Bodungen catches up with Lauren Hurcombe and Joe Masson to explore some of the trends that they are seeing in their respective markets - the EU, Asia, and the UK - as well as the market challenges. The podcast considers issues posed by the current economic climate and increased regulation, and it underscores the importance of understanding regional differences in markets and of avoiding a 'one size fits all' approach to contracting internationally.

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Thilo von Bodungen catches up with Lauren Hurcombe and Joe Masson to explore some of the trends that they are seeing in their respective markets - the EU, Asia, and the UK - as well as the market challenges. The podcast considers issues posed by the current economic climate and increased regulation, and it underscores the importance of understanding regional differences in markets and of avoiding a 'one size fits all' approach to contracting internationally.

Trends in global supply chains

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Khaled Dadi catches up with Chris Rennie and Lana Turpie to explore logistics and warehousing contracts. As well as sharing insights from their experience of drafting and negotiating such contracts, they explore the dynamic landscape of the logistics sector and how businesses can use robust contracts to help manage risk and improve supply chain resilience. This can act as a helpful reminder of the content of these agreements, but also as a tool to use in proactively reviewing existing agreements to consider any supply chain gaps.

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Khaled Dadi catches up with Chris Rennie and Lana Turpie to explore logistics and warehousing contracts. As well as sharing insights from their experience of drafting and negotiating such contracts, they explore the dynamic landscape of the logistics sector and how businesses can use robust contracts to help manage risk and improve supply chain resilience. This can act as a helpful reminder of the content of these agreements, but also as a tool to use in proactively reviewing existing agreements to consider any supply chain gaps.

From A to B: key issues in logistics and warehousing contracts

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Ryan Harrison catches up with Maria Fitzpatrick and James McGraw to discuss the role of contracts in securing supply chains amidst current global challenges. They explore how contracts can contribute to effective supply chain management, looking both at key contractual provisions and how businesses can leverage their contractual relationships to achieve a more robust supply chain.

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Ryan Harrison catches up with Maria Fitzpatrick and James McGraw to discuss the role of contracts in securing supply chains amidst current global challenges. They explore how contracts can contribute to effective supply chain management, looking both at key contractual provisions and how businesses can leverage their contractual relationships to achieve a more robust supply chain.

Securing your supply chain

Welcome to the sixth and final episode of Better Contracts, where our expert panel will be exploring the complex world of consumer protection issues along the product lifecycle and consumer journey.

In today's global marketplace, companies face an ever-increasing need to get their products into the hands of consumers quickly and easily. But with this comes the responsibility of ensuring that these products meet the necessary regulatory requirements and that customers are protected.

Our panel, consisting of Victoria Lee, Greg Tulquois, Thilo von Bodungen, and Alessandro Ferrari, will delve into the key issues affecting the current market and share their insights into how companies can implement a regulatory framework that addresses all the needs of the product and customer.

From the initial design phase to post-sale support, the panel discuss the challenges that companies face in complying with consumer protection laws across multiple jurisdictions. They will also share best practices and practical tips for companies looking to navigate the complex and evolving regulatory landscape.

Whether you are a multinational corporation or a small business, this podcast will provide valuable insights into how you can stay ahead of the curve and ensure compliance.

Welcome to the sixth and final episode of Better Contracts, where our expert panel will be exploring the complex world of consumer protection issues along the product lifecycle and consumer journey.
In today's global marketplace, companies face an ever-increasing need to get their products into the hands of consumers quickly and easily. But with this comes the responsibility of ensuring that these products meet the necessary regulatory requirements and that customers are protected.
Our panel, consisting of Victoria Lee, Greg Tulquois, Thilo von Bodungen, and Alessandro Ferrari, will delve into the key issues affecting the current market and share their insights into how companies can implement a regulatory framework that addresses all the needs of the product and customer.
From the initial design phase to post-sale support, the panel discuss the challenges that companies face in complying with consumer protection laws across multiple jurisdictions. They will also share best practices and practical tips for companies looking to navigate the complex and evolving regulatory landscape.
Whether you are a multinational corporation or a small business, this podcast will provide valuable insights into how you can stay ahead of the curve and ensure compliance.

Consumer Protection Issues Along The Product Lifecycle and Customer Journey

Supply chain uncertainties brought about by raw material shortages and energy costs have led to an increase in strategic partnerships as businesses seek to secure alternative agreements to equity joint ventures.

There needs to be a balance of trust, risk and clear outcomes to benefit both parties. What provides a basis for mutual growth and reward? And, what can lead to difficulties when forming these agreements?

In this episode Sylvia Ebersberger, joined by Gareth Stokes and Gustav Lundin discuss the risks, merits and benefits that may come with non-equity partnerships. They also examine the merits of investing time into these partnerships, and how constitutional differences between the UK and EU will impact an agreement’s structure.

Supply chain uncertainties brought about by raw material shortages and energy costs have led to an increase in strategic partnerships as businesses seek to secure alternative agreements to equity joint ventures.
There needs to be a balance of trust, risk and clear outcomes to benefit both parties. What provides a basis for mutual growth and reward? And, what can lead to difficulties when forming these agreements?
In this episode Sylvia Ebersberger, joined by Gareth Stokes and Gustav Lundin discuss the risks, merits and benefits that may come with non-equity partnerships. They also examine the merits of investing time into these partnerships, and how constitutional differences between the UK and EU will impact an agreement’s structure.

Successful Contracts For Non-Equity Cooperations

Our International Commercial Contracts team discuss the key issues affecting the current market in our new podcast series Better Contracts. The team looks at topics surrounding the supply chain crisis, strength of obligations, direct and indirect damages and the common pitfalls when contracting internationally.

Listen now and subscribe to join the conversation.

Our International Commercial Contracts team discuss the key issues affecting the current market in our new podcast series Better Contracts. The team looks at topics surrounding the supply chain crisis, strength of obligations, direct and indirect damages and the common pitfalls when contracting internationally.
Listen now and subscribe to join the conversation.

Our International Commercial Contracts team discuss the key issues affecting the current market in our new podcast series Better Contracts.

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