Registrations opening soon for our next Education Spotlight webinar!
Save the below dates for our upcoming sessions in the series:
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Tuesday 28 October 2025
More information on each session coming soon.
Previous sessions:
101 on Construction and Commercial Contracts for Schools
29 July 2025
Presenters: Jon Meadmore & Kerry Ioulianou
This webinar, presented by Jon Meadmore, Corporate & Commercial Partner, and Kerry Ioulianou, explored the legal complexities schools face when managing construction and commercial contracts. With schools increasingly taking the lead on capital works and supplier agreements, the session emphasised the importance of understanding contract terms, allocating risk, and ensuring proper insurance coverage.
Through real-life examples, the presenters illustrated how vague responsibilities and poorly drafted clauses can lead to costly delays and disputes. Topics included design and construct contracts, professional indemnity insurance, and key clauses to watch, such as indemnities, limitations of liability, and scope of works.
Attendees gained practical tools to assess contracts, negotiate fair terms, and identify red flags before signing. The webinar also covered recent changes to unfair contract terms legislation and its impact on schools.