Description
Chair:
Neil Brown, Managing Director, decoded.legal
Speakers:
Hema Singhal, Managing Associate, Freeths
Mark Ryan, Operational Resilience Director, SES
Tom Sweet, Head of Technology, SES
All IT lawyers dealing with software related transactions need to have an up to date understanding of escrow, how and when to deploy it and the contractual arrangements that need to be put in place. Whether you act for vendors or customers this is an essential session for all lawyers involved in advising on the deployment of software.
Software Escrow is an established and continuously evolving risk mitigation tool that enhances business continuity and operational resilience which is increasingly critical as a result of new legislation such as DORA and the pending Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.
This webinar will offer in-depth insights from SES Secure, a provider of innovative Software Escrow and SaaS Escrow Solutions who have been operating for over two decades.
Hosted by Neil Brown (Senior Solicitor at decoded.legal) and Hema Singhal (Managing Associate with Freeths) and featuring Mark Ryan (Operational Resilience Director at SES) and Tom Sweet (Head of Technology at SES), this webinar will delve into the role and significance of Software Escrow within legal practice.
The session will cover:
- The fundamentals of Software Escrow
- Different types of Software Escrow Solution (On-Premise Vs SaaS).
- The structure of a Software Escrow Solution
- When to introduce escrow agreements to clients
- Elements of an effective escrow agreement
- Common questions
Learning outcomes:
- A clear understanding of what Software Escrow is and its components.
- Knowledge of how Software Escrow can protect both lawyers and their clients.
- The ability to determine the most suitable type of Software Escrow Solution for a specific project.
- Insights into the application of Software Escrow in legal practice.
- Key components that make up an escrow agreement
- Insights into the design of a tailored Software Escrow solution.
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