Benefit from a focused, practical 3‑hour workshop that breaks down the nuts and bolts of contract law and builds your confidence in understanding and working with contracts, guided by the expertise of Dr Maria A. Pozza. Gain the confidence and clarity you need when reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts in your role. In just three hours, you’ll demystify contract structures, understand key clauses and risk allocation, learn how to spot red flags and gain insights into dispute resolution and operational issues that affect day‑to‑day performance. Tailored specifically for non‑lawyers including project leads, contract managers and senior decision‑makers, the session will help you make better‑informed commercial decisions, manage risk more effectively and collaborate more confidently with legal teams and suppliers so that you know exactly what you’re signing, how to manage the contract throughout the term of the commercial relationship, and why it matters.
Thursday, 11 June 2026
2.30pm to 2.45pm Break
1.00pm to 2.30pm Understanding Your Contracts
- What is a Contract? Do I have a Contract? Why is it important to know?
- Identify the essential elements that make a valid contract
- How does a contract work and why do we use them?
- Unpack the structure and purpose of key contract sections
- Recognise the structure and purpose of key contract sections including important risk allocation provisions and dispute resolution mechanisms: understanding terms like indemnity, liability, termination, confidentiality and dispute resolution
- Understand Contract Scope and Operational provisions and how these are important to performance issues
Description
Attend and earn 3 CPD hours
2.45pm to 4.15pm Navigate Risk, Disputes and the Practical Application in Your Contractual Relationships
- The importance of clearly explaining the key commercial arrangements between the parties
- Navigating how the commercial arrangements connect to the key clauses of the contract
- Understand the essentials of risk allocation in contracts
- Identify common red flags in contracts: how to “read” a contract practically and the implications
Contracts for Non-Lawyers Workshop
Attend and you will be able to:
- Identify the essential terms of your contracts and the implications of their inclusion
- Identify signs of potential breach and appropriate responses
- Navigate commercial arrangements through contracts more easily
- Collaborate more effectively with legal teams
- Make more informed decisions when reviewing operational and commercial aspects of contracts
Practical Resources You Will Take Away
- Participant workbook
- Checklist for Contract Review
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic structure and essential terms of contracts, including how key clauses allocate risk and affect day‑to‑day operations
- Identify common contractual risks and red flags, including indicators of potential breach and dispute and know when to escalate issues
- Apply practical strategies to review, manage and navigate contracts with confidence, enabling better collaboration with legal teams and more informed commercial decision‑making
Presenters
Dr. Maria A. Pozza, Director and Principal Lawyer, Gravity Lawyers
Dr Maria Pozza is a seasoned corporate and commercial lawyer. She’s the director of law firm - Gravity Lawyers. Maria has a wealth of experience as both a private and in-house practitioner with a passion for contracts. Her goal is to simplify the complexities around contracts for her clients. Her expertise extends from general commercial law to specialties including to space law, cyber, tech, IT, data and privacy.
