On Tuesday 25 November 2025, Fox Williams will hold its annual agentlaw seminar. Taking place in-person at its offices at 10 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AF, topics will include:

• When it comes to obtaining orders, secret commission is to an agent as a backhander is to an employee. Partners Evie Meleagros and David Williams discuss the issue of unauthorised remuneration of agents and employees and the problems that arise for both payer, payee and principal and employer following recent legislative changes.
• Calculating an agent’s indemnity entitlement on termination of the agency agreement under the Commercial Agents Regulations. Steve Sidkin dispels some urban myths and considers whether indemnity can ever be better than compensation for terminated agents.
• Beware the terms on which you trade. For suppliers and distributors alike, the question needs to be answered – “Are your terms of trade fit for purpose?” – following a spate of cyber hacking incidents over the last 12 months. Associate Guy Haslewood will provide his thoughts.
• Authorising agents to act. Recent judgments highlight the need to ensure that your agents / representatives / brokers are properly authorised. Associate Jessica Howard discusses the cases and the consequences if they are not.

Chairing the seminar will be Steve Sidkin, partner and chair of the agentlaw team at Fox Williams. After the formal presentations, there will be an opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and then network over drinks and canapés. To register your place, please click here.