Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
Learning Objectives:
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Understand key contractual risks arising from cybersecurity, data protection, algorithms and the use of AI tools in commercial arrangements
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Apply practical drafting strategies to establish effective cybersecurity and data protection obligations and appropriate safeguards for AI and algorithmic tools in services agreements
Contract Risk Management in the Digital Age
- How to draft effective cybersecurity and data protection obligations
- Contractual safeguards for the use of algorithms and AI tools in services agreements
Presented by Andy Dysart, Senior Associate, Buddle Findlay
Chair
Carlo Wan, Partner, Lane Neave
Presenters
Andy Dysart, Senior Associate, Buddle Findlay
Andy specialises in commercial contracting with specific expertise in technology procurement. He has worked extensively with clients in the public sector, as well as the banking, horticultural, and infrastructure sectors. His expertise includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, with a focus on finding simple, practical solutions to complex contracting issues. He has provided strategic advice on a range of government procurement projects, including reviewing procurement plans, tender documentation, and assisting with bidder evaluation. Andy also has experience working as in-house counsel (as a secondee) for a leading New Zealand horticultural export company.
Carlo Wan, Partner, Lane Neave
Carlo specialises in all aspects of financial services, financial markets and regulatory matters. He also provides advice on all aspects of corporate law ranging from mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, commercial contracts and investment funds. Carlo’s clients include internationally listed and unlisted corporates, Chinese state-owned entities, financial institutions, security brokerages and international consumer brands.
